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Specialist, Customer Services

Columbus McKinnon


Job Location:

Menomonee Falls, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Job Summary/Overview

The Specialist Customer Services provides support to Customer Service and the Sales Department including exceptional courteous and efficient customer service with timely responses to customer inquiries/problems accurate data entry and customer order processing and communication of product information; in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide exceptional courteous and responsive customer service via phone and email regarding order inquiries pricing delays and product information.
  • Accurately enter customer orders & order changes into the computerized system according to established procedures.
  • Identify and process Canadian rush and drop-ship orders as required.
  • Enter part numbers pricing and shipping changes on active orders and distribute change notifications to appropriate departments (Production Purchasing & Shipping).
  • Coordinate with Purchasing Planning Materials Production Test and Shipping to ensure parts availability and on-time delivery.
  • Track shipments and provide Proof of Delivery to customers when requested.
  • Maintain accurate customer account data including addresses and shipping instructions.
  • Assist with order entry overflow and support departmental workflow as business needs require.
  • Prepare and provide customer quotations by responding to sales opportunities technical component requests and pricing inquiries.
  • Assist channel partners and end users in selecting appropriate products based on application and requirements.
  • Collaborate with Planning Engineering Production Sales and Channel Partners on large or complex parts opportunities.
  • Log manage prioritize and follow up on quotation requests to support responsiveness and increased hit rates.
  • Follow up on completed quotes as requested to support revenue growth and customer conversion
  • Contribute to daily workflow management backlog prioritization and departmental responsiveness.
  • Complete and maintain required documentation records and system updates.
  • Assist with training special projects and continuous improvement initiatives within Customer Service.
  • Follow all safety policies work rules and housekeeping standards.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills Competencies and Abilities
  • Strong critical thinking problemsolving and decisionmaking skills to assess customer requirements pricing scenarios and order details; identify risks or discrepancies; and determine appropriate solutions within established procedures and timelines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external customers and ask clear effective clarification questions.
  • High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy quality and audit compliance.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and adapt between order processing and quotation responsibilities in a fastpaced highvolume environment.
  • Proficiency in ERP CRM document imaging systems pricing tools and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong organizational and timemanagement skills with consistent followup.
  • Ability to calculate pricing elements such as discounts percentages and basic cost structures.
  • Ability to quickly learn retain and apply product knowledge including part numbers and applications; knowledge of material handling products and electromechanical devices preferred.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with crossfunctional teams.
Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma
  • 2 years of Customer Service experience
  • A combination of experience and education may be considered
  • Associate degree from two-year college or technical school preferred

Required Experience:

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