Customer Service Representative | Traverse City, MI
Salary Range: $45,000 - $65,000 depending on experience
Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling as a customer service representative? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Traverse City area seeking skilled Customer Service Representatives.
We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.
This posting covers Customer Service Representative opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Traverse City in Grand Traverse County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Elk Rapids, Kalkaska, Suttons Bay, and Empire.
The Opportunity
We partner with organizations in the Traverse City area that seek Customer Service Representatives. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.
Usual Responsibilities
- Prepare quotes and follow up on open quotes with customers.
- Maintain accurate customer records and account notes.
- Send order confirmations and shipping updates to customers.
- Process customer orders and enter them into the order management system.
- Answer customer questions about order status, lead times, and product availability.
- Coordinate with production and shipping teams to confirm delivery dates.
- Handle order changes, returns, and cancellations according to policy.
- Resolve routine customer complaints and escalate complex issues to a supervisor.
Recommended Qualifications
- Two or more years of customer service experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution.
- Experience with order entry and ERP or CRM systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read order specifications and basic production schedules.
- Comfort working with deadlines and multiple open orders.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Bonus Qualifications
- Familiarity with inventory and shipping documentation.
- Bilingual English and Spanish.
- Experience handling customer accounts in a B2B setting.
- Associate degree in business or a related field.
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP software.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Client Services Coordinator, Customer Support Associate, Account Services Representative, Inside Sales Representative, Order Entry Clerk, Customer Account Coordinator, Sales Support Specialist, Order Management Specialist
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Why The Pivot Group Network
The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.
