Customer Service Representative

Working at CB (Canadian Bearings) means being part of a dynamic team, committed to collaborating with one another in the delivery of reliable solutions to our customers. Our culture is one of accountability, authenticity, and continuous development.

It is our vision to be a trusted supplier of industrial operations worldwide, and we are looking for skillful, enthusiastic, and customer-focused people to help us realize this vision together.

We are seeking a dedicated and engaging individual who is ready and willing to challenge themselves by utilizing their unique collection of knowledge, skills and experience in new ways in the following capacity:

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (ON-SITE)

Fulltime, Permanent

Kingston, ON

NOTE: Candidates must be located in the town of Kingston and surrounding areas to considered for this role.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Act as first point of contact for customers via phone, email or in-person (sales counter).
• Complete order processing (including freight selection, order reception by phone, e-mail, in-person and customer invoicing).
• Engage in product sourcing, quoting and quote follow-up, ordering, and expediting activities based on customer requirements.
• Effectively manage and resolve customer concerns, identifying issues and suggesting/implementing appropriate solutions; escalate more complex issues as appropriate.
• Ensure completion, submission, and reporting (when required) of all appropriate paperwork (i.e. proof of delivery, receipts, invoices, etc.).
• Build and maintain sustainable relationships with customers and vendors and collaborate with internal/external teams to ensure high service levels.
• Provide after-hours on-call customer support, when required/assigned.
• Conduct outbound sales calls to service assigned accounts and promote increased profitability.
• Oversee and execute shipping and receiving duties, including verifying and processing incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy of orders, and maintaining proper documentation.
• Coordinate with carriers, schedule pickups and deliveries, and resolve any issues related to shipment delays or discrepancies.
• Manage inventory levels by accurately tracking and reporting stock, coordinating with the warehouse team to ensure timely replenishment
• Provide in-person counter sales and other branch-specific support as required.
• Actively engage in continuous learning and development, including expanding personal knowledge of CB products & processes.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO OUR TEAM:

• Mathematical skills
• Proficiency in English is required, and being bilingual in French is considered an asset
• Effective problem-solving ability
• 3-5 years of experience with customer service
• Evidence-based decision-making skills
• Basic computer literacy
• Analytical skills
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication
• Post-secondary education
• Knowledge of customers, products, industry, and vendors
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities, and deal with stress effectively
• Attention to detail

QUALITIES OF A GREAT FIT:

• Shows attentiveness by accurately understanding and responding to others' perspectives.
• Committed to achieving goals and consistently striving for high standards of success.
• Works effectively with colleagues, actively contributing to team success and fostering a positive work environment.
• Able to tailors communication style to the audience, ensuring messages are clear and resonate with different stakeholders.
• Earns trust through consistent, reliable actions, demonstrating honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
• Proactively fosters meaningful connections both inside and outside the organization to drive collaboration.
• Takes initiative and promotes mutual respect, ensuring open communication and accountability.
• Identifies solutions quickly and creatively when faced with challenges or limited resources.
• Handles setbacks, rejection, or confrontation with tact, maintaining a positive outlook and professionalism under pressure.
• Takes ownership of tasks, setting personal goals and maintaining discipline in daily work.
• Actively seeks opportunities for growth and stays open to new ideas and methods

BENEFITS OF BEING PART OF THE CB TEAM:

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Flex Benefits Program
• Paid time off on your birthday
• Personal Development Subsidy
• Employee Recognition Program
• Continued Professional Development Opportunities (access to LinkedIn Learning, product training, third-party personal and professional skills training opportunities)
• Constructive, engaging organizational culture
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals
• Opportunities for growth and development

Our careers allow you to utilize your skills, experience and knowledge, at the same time offering you a position that you will find both challenging and rewarding as you begin to feel the real potential of your career goals.

Canadian Bearings is an equal opportunity employer.

Canadian Bearings will provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you are contacted for consideration and require specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please indicate the accommodation required.

We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying to the Canadian Bearings team. Please note that we are only reviewing applications submitted through our job postings on LinkedIn. Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Thank you for your understanding.