Client Specialist I, Crop Science
Client Specialist I, Crop Science
Requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
- College Degree (Preferred)
- 0-2 years experience in a customer service support, preferably in an agriculture testing laboratory
Benefits
Additional Information
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
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SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.
Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.
SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Job Description
The Client Specialist is the key provider of customer care acting as liaison between clients and our technical laboratory staff. In this position, you will provide our clients with outstanding customer service using excellent communications skills and automated information systems. Must be able to analyze the customers' needs, setup accounts, ensure correct analysis is performed, and transmit the final report of analysis with necessary training.
- Communicate with clients, answering or routing questions as appropriate and liaison between client and technical laboratory staff.
- Set up new client accounts in the LIMS and in conjunction with Accounting Department; periodically updating client account information as needed.
- Receive and log submitted testing samples, identifying sample priority, verifying sample information, noting special requests and instructions. This includes routine, daily samples, special projects and retrieving samples for retesting or additional tests as requested.
- Issue reports, certificates, certificate revisions and document accordingly to meet client needs and within SGS guidelines.
- Train and convert clients to usage of website for results and information.
- Inform management staff of all customer concerns.
- Maintain records, files and related to duties.
- Ensure quality and confidentiality of client and company information and take an active role in updating Quality System.
- Maintain quality protocols for testing area and implement preventative practices.
- Assist in other areas of the company as needed.
- Promote responsibility, good work habits, a positive work environment and improving customer service.
- At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
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