AIRGAS INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Customer Experience (CX) Representative - Intermountain Region
AIRGAS INC AND SUBSIDIARIES, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74145
Customer Experience (CX) Representative - Intermountain Region (Open)
Location: Tulsa, OK - W. 7th St. - Management - Central BSC
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
The Customer Experience Representative (CXR) is responsible for the daily tasks related to collection efforts of a portfolio of customer accounts and resolving customer issues related to billing, pricing, cylinder discrepancies, cash applications, as well as various other customer issues. The CXR will effectively communicate and support the Division's collection goals, while providing quality customer service. The CXR will obtain an understanding of Company policies and procedures, and will actively pursue knowledge of skills and tools to be used in all collection efforts. Recognition of significant credit risks and escalation of these matters are critical. Collection efforts are time sensitive, requiring excellent skills in organization and management of time, efforts, and resources. From time to time, research will be required, the CXR will employ skills and resources to achieve a thorough understanding of information. The ideal candidate must be a problem solver with strong written communication skills, as well as a customer first mentality.
This position has a hybrid work arrangement with scheduled days in our downtown Tulsa office combined with days available to work from home, after initial training.
At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. We are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture.
We are looking for you!
Strong passion for fostering an environment of Diversity, Inclusion and Respect.
Experience with developing, contributing, and supporting Airgas' commitment to a World Class Service, exceeding customer expectations and building brand loyalty.
Hybrid Work Schedule
Excellent Benefits:
Airgas offers a full benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance and much more! Benefits Start after 30 days of employment
Recruiter: Natasha Walker / Natasha.walker@airgas.com / 409.926.8296
In particular, you will: Identify account risks, potential credit problems, spotting AR trends, disputes, and other customer issues. Service oriented, effective communications, follow up skills, critical thinking, team player, conflict resolution skills, adaptability, active listening, decision making, extreme ownership, and empathy.
Communicates potential risks to CX Supervisor, as well as field contacts (Branch Manager, Account Manager, Area Sales Manager, or District Manager).
Escalate significant matters to Accounts Receivable Supervisor and up.
Contact customers regarding invoices/accounts which are past due. Provide information as requested in order to facilitate a quick remittance. Obtain future pay information.
Review/release/escalate sales on a routine basis throughout the work day.
Prioritize portfolio so collection efforts result in maximum benefits. Watch for key indicators when a customer account is falling behind, becoming delinquent.
Maintain quality relationships with branch managers, account managers, district managers and AVPs. These relationships can be critical with collection efforts. Involve regional collections managers when possible and keep them informed of issues at all times.
Documentation is critical, log conversations, e-mails and other communications. Organize documentation to facilitate follow-up efforts. Initiate appropriate follow-up action on mail returned as undeliverable.
Identify errors and discrepancies on customers' accounts. Create, investigate, and resolve disputes from beginning to end.
General understanding of all other CX disciplines: cash apps, data integrity, account set up, credit, tax, cylinder assets, analytics, disputes, credit memos, pricing
Utilize customer service skills at all times to ensure collections efforts do not impair customer relationships.
Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Are you a MATCH? To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A proven track record of success in prior collection roles, a plus.
An ability to see the collections operation as a financially oriented customer service function which balances cost control with support for the business.
The candidate must be able to problem solve and quickly research solutions.
The successful candidate must have a strong "client service" mindset and the ability to use collaborative and non-adversarial approaches in achieving diverse goals.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Understanding of quality customer service and the relationship to collection efforts.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Some commercial collection experience is preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus, but not required.
Experience with SAP and/or ERP systems a plus, basic excel experience.
Benefits We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.
Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.
Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
About Airgas Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.
Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.
Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
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How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
The Customer Experience Representative (CXR) is responsible for the daily tasks related to collection efforts of a portfolio of customer accounts and resolving customer issues related to billing, pricing, cylinder discrepancies, cash applications, as well as various other customer issues. The CXR will effectively communicate and support the Division's collection goals, while providing quality customer service. The CXR will obtain an understanding of Company policies and procedures, and will actively pursue knowledge of skills and tools to be used in all collection efforts. Recognition of significant credit risks and escalation of these matters are critical. Collection efforts are time sensitive, requiring excellent skills in organization and management of time, efforts, and resources. From time to time, research will be required, the CXR will employ skills and resources to achieve a thorough understanding of information. The ideal candidate must be a problem solver with strong written communication skills, as well as a customer first mentality.
This position has a hybrid work arrangement with scheduled days in our downtown Tulsa office combined with days available to work from home, after initial training.
At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. We are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture.
We are looking for you!
Strong passion for fostering an environment of Diversity, Inclusion and Respect.
Experience with developing, contributing, and supporting Airgas' commitment to a World Class Service, exceeding customer expectations and building brand loyalty.
Hybrid Work Schedule
Excellent Benefits:
Airgas offers a full benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance and much more! Benefits Start after 30 days of employment
Recruiter: Natasha Walker / Natasha.walker@airgas.com / 409.926.8296
In particular, you will: Identify account risks, potential credit problems, spotting AR trends, disputes, and other customer issues. Service oriented, effective communications, follow up skills, critical thinking, team player, conflict resolution skills, adaptability, active listening, decision making, extreme ownership, and empathy.
Communicates potential risks to CX Supervisor, as well as field contacts (Branch Manager, Account Manager, Area Sales Manager, or District Manager).
Escalate significant matters to Accounts Receivable Supervisor and up.
Contact customers regarding invoices/accounts which are past due. Provide information as requested in order to facilitate a quick remittance. Obtain future pay information.
Review/release/escalate sales on a routine basis throughout the work day.
Prioritize portfolio so collection efforts result in maximum benefits. Watch for key indicators when a customer account is falling behind, becoming delinquent.
Maintain quality relationships with branch managers, account managers, district managers and AVPs. These relationships can be critical with collection efforts. Involve regional collections managers when possible and keep them informed of issues at all times.
Documentation is critical, log conversations, e-mails and other communications. Organize documentation to facilitate follow-up efforts. Initiate appropriate follow-up action on mail returned as undeliverable.
Identify errors and discrepancies on customers' accounts. Create, investigate, and resolve disputes from beginning to end.
General understanding of all other CX disciplines: cash apps, data integrity, account set up, credit, tax, cylinder assets, analytics, disputes, credit memos, pricing
Utilize customer service skills at all times to ensure collections efforts do not impair customer relationships.
Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Are you a MATCH? To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A proven track record of success in prior collection roles, a plus.
An ability to see the collections operation as a financially oriented customer service function which balances cost control with support for the business.
The candidate must be able to problem solve and quickly research solutions.
The successful candidate must have a strong "client service" mindset and the ability to use collaborative and non-adversarial approaches in achieving diverse goals.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Understanding of quality customer service and the relationship to collection efforts.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Some commercial collection experience is preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus, but not required.
Experience with SAP and/or ERP systems a plus, basic excel experience.
Benefits We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.
Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.
Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
About Airgas Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.
Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.
Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
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