Product Specialist, Aftermarket Sales Support

Location: 

Hartland, WI, US, 53029

Requisition ID:  2236

Job Summary/Overview

Aftermarket Support Specialist is customer satisfaction driven. Aftermarket Support Specialist commits to providing our customers with rapid response. Aftermarket Support Specialist provides a wide variety of support services to the organization including warranty, customer repair order processing, order issues and timely response to customer inquiries and problems in accordance with company policies and procedures for ultimate customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide courteous and efficient service to customers including accessibility via telephone and prompt return of phone calls.
  • Handle, process and evaluate customer’s back charges requests.
  • Lead and facilitate Customer Complaints caused by product issues.
  • Assists customers with their order issues, including freight damages.
  • According to procedures, process warranty claims, accurately enter customer repair orders into the computerized system in a timely manner.  Process customer repair orders, changes to any orders, and order acknowledgements and transfer of information to the repair department.
  • Process requests for replacement of defective products and issue “Return Material Authorization” (RMA’s) for the return.  Communicate with customers to ensure their knowledge of product status, to include delays, problems, etc.  
  • Coordinate with aftermarket service department to connect customer with technical support as needed to ensure that technical questions are resolved and issues arising from repair orders are addressed. 
  • Review repair orders and documentation and ensure accurate keywording and entry into the document storage system.
  • Assist customers with requests for information regarding warranty, repairs and returns.
  • Complete and maintain all required paperwork, drawings and documents for repair orders.
  • Maintain and create master data in ERP system
  • Complete special projects as assigned.
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Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
  • Strong working knowledge in ERP, CRM and other business systems (SAP, Epicor, Salesforce.com)
  • Ability to work on your own initiative and as a part of the team.

Required Qualifications

  • A.S. Degree in Business or a Technical field.
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • 3+ years of Customer support experience.
  • Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.


Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee