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Customer Service & Sales Representative

CP Lab Safety, Novato, CA, United States


Join a Mission-Driven Company Making Labs Safer & Greener CP Lab Safety is a fast-growing, woman-owned company dedicated to making laboratories safer and more sustainable. Our patented ECO Funnel® is used worldwide in biotech, pharmaceutical, academic, and government laboratories.

What You’ll Do We’re looking for a friendly, organized, and proactive team member to manage customer interactions from first contact through order completion, returns, and resolution. This role combines customer service, sales, and operations support.

If you like people, are tech-savvy, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced setting where you wear multiple hats, we’d love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities Customer Service & Order Management

Engage with customers and vendors via phone, email and via chat

Process orders and generate quotes

Handle payments, refunds, RMAs, exchanges, and billing questions

Maintain precise customer and order records in ERP systems

Sales and Customer Outreach

Analyze customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions

Attend local tradeshows and occasionally out-of-state shows

Visit current customer facilities and suggest product solutions for their lab

Upsell customers on complimentary products

Identify and reach out to potential new customers via cold calls and emails

Operations & Administrative Support

Order office and warehouse supplies

Assist with light shipping support when necessary

Perform various tasks as assigned, including prepping for trade shows, posting on social media, making reservations, maintaining shared spaces (end-of-day kitchen cleanup, organizing supply cabinets, etc.)

This role will expand as you demonstrate initiative and capability.

What We’re Looking For Required

Excellent computer and phone skills

1+ year office experience (customer service and sales)

Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and tasks

Strong written communication skills (clear, professional email writing is essential)

High attention to detail and strong organizational habits

Comfortable learning business software quickly

Reliable, punctual daily attendance in the Novato office

Willingness to attend tradeshows and visit customer facilities

Comfort with cold-calling and sales-outreach emails

Professional, confident demeanor on the phone and in person

Preferred

ERP systems (NetSuite)

E-commerce platforms (BigCommerce)

Knowledge of sales or outbound calling techniques

Interest in science, sustainability, or laboratory products

Performance Expectations Successful candidates will:

Maintain high order accuracy

Respond to customer inquiries promptly and courteously

Nurture customers relationships and upsell existing customers

Take ownership of issues until resolved

Demonstrate initiative beyond assigned tasks

Physical & Work Requirements

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally

Comfortable working in both office and light warehouse settings

Must commute daily to Novato, CA (on-site position only)

Tools You’ll Use

Microsoft Office (required)

NetSuite ERP (training provided)

BigCommerce

Zoom

Cloud-based business tools

No ERP experience? We will train the right candidate.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive hourly pay ($25–$28/hr, depending on experience)

Monthly performance bonus potential

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Direct exposure to company leadership

About CP Lab Safety CP Lab Safety is a certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Green Business based in Novato, California. We work with leading institutions in biotech, pharma, academia, and government to make laboratories safer and more sustainable.

Learn more at: www.cplabsafety.com

How to Apply Submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this role to hr@cplabsafety.com

Finalists will complete a background check and drug screening.

CP Lab Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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