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Strategic Account Manager

Inotiv, Indianapolis, IN, United States


This position provides order entry for phone, emailed and faxed orders. Key responsibilities include answering the phone, processing incoming customer requests and providing departmental support.

Principal External Contacts: Customers

Principal Internal Contacts: Customer Service Specialist, Customer Service Specialist SAM, Customer Service Associate

Job Responsibilities

Input all customer orders received by phone, fax or email

Resolve issues with orders

Enter customer complaints into TrackWise within same day for escalation to investigator

Submit lost order information

Collaborate with internal partners to resolve customer concerns and establish strong working relationships

Provide customer support including, but not limited to, quotes, invoice requests, transportation questions, follow up

Understand and adhere to all applicable ISO SOPs, work instructions and company policies

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Hybrid role

High School diploma required

College degree preferred

Minimum five years of customer service experience

Solid verbal and written communication skills

Accurate data entry and keyboarding skills including proficiency with numerical keypad and 60-80 wpm on computer

Demonstrated attention to detail

Advanced proficiency with computers, phone systems and databases (including Excel, Word, JDE, Cognos, inContact, and TrackWise)

Advanced knowledge of production within Envigo:

Models and Locations

Products and Services

Procedures of Time Mating

Surgery Requests

Participation in projects and training to increase CSD efficiencies and methodologies

Produce KPI reports at customer request

Coverage of CSD-OnCall email resolution and/or routing to ensure minimum impact to our customers

Participate in customer sales calls as requested

Ability to perform professional communications related to transportation updates, health status changes or product recalls

Dedicated to the humane and ethical care of research animals

Motivated, positive, can-do attitude with significant focus on speed and accuracy for meeting customer needs in order accuracy

Ability to de‑escalate a situation calmly, tactfully, and with diplomacy with an excellent, positive attitude toward customer service

Ability to maintain a calm demeanour when under stress

Ability to share knowledge with others in a professional manner

Able to be approached by co‑workers for assistance

Respectful of others even if they do not share your skills/knowledge/job role

Able to connect with customers, co‑workers, and support groups so they prefer to do business with you

Able to recognize and effect your shortcomings to improve your position

Ability to limit non‑productive activities to stay focused on work

Ability to work unsupervised without resorting to non‑productive activities

Willing to go the extra mile for a customer even if you are inconvenienced

Ability to not let personal or professional circumstances affect your mood at work

Ability to go the extra mile to accomplish difficult or inconvenient tasks

Standards of Performance

Accurate and prompt completion of all orders

Less than 0.15% error rate on order entry and processing of all orders

Reasonable response time or acknowledgement of email or voicemail request based on guidelines set by supervisors

Provide high level of professional service to exceed expectations of our customers (Customer Survey feedback - very satisfied)

Work Schedule

Full‑time position works, on average, 40 hours per week during a normal week. Most shifts occur Monday‑Friday and are staggered between 7:30am and 6:00pm and include two 15‑minute breaks, and a 60 minute, unpaid, lunch break during a normal shift

Weekend on‑call rotation with quarterly schedule posted

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant experience and/or education level.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.

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