Customer Service Representative
Job Summary
A premier leader in maritime transportation in downtown Montreal is seeking a bilingual Customer Service Representative to manage transport bookings, cargo tracking, and client communications. The role offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive salary with performance bonus, and comprehensive time-off benefits. Ideal candidates will have office customer service experience and strong multitasking abilities.
Responsibilities
- Enter and manage transport bookings in AS400
- Perform cargo tracking to answer shipment status questions
- Manage high volume of emails and phone calls
- Collaborate with dispatch and drivers to resolve issues
- Provide proactive support to internal and external customers
Required Skills
- Fluent bilingualism (English and French)
- 2 to 3 years of customer service experience
- Strong multitasking abilities
- Proactive and sociable temperament
Job Details
Customer Service Representative – Maritime Shipping (Montreal)
At the core of logistics operations, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless communication between clients, marine terminals, and dispatch teams. This is the ideal position for a versatile, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Advantages & Benefits:
- Compensation: Base salary between $45,000 and $50,000 / year (depending on experience) + performance bonus of up to 4%.
- Generous Time Off: 3 weeks of vacation in your first year + 13 additional personal and sick days!
- Hybrid Flexibility: Hybrid work schedule (2 days work-from-home / 3 days in-office) following the training period.
- Prime Location: Modern offices in the heart of downtown Montreal, easily accessible by public transit.
Responsibilities:
- Enter and manage transport bookings in the AS400 computer system.
- Perform cargo tracking (tracing) to answer customer questions about the status of their shipments.
- Manage a high volume of communications, primarily by email (approximately 100 per day) and by telephone.
- Collaborate closely with dispatch departments and drivers to resolve delivery issues.
- Provide proactive support to internal and external customers to ensure smooth service.
Required Qualifications:
- Fluent bilingualism (English and French) is mandatory, as much of the work is done with Newfoundland.
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of customer service experience in an office environment.
- Excellent ability to manage several tasks simultaneously (multitasking).
- Sociable, proactive temperament, capable of working effectively within a close-knit team.