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Sheridan MN, a CJK Group company, (formerly Bang Printing) started out in central Minnesota's lake area in 1899 as a commercial printer has evolved into one of the nation's leading short- to mid-run book manufacturers is looking for a Customer Service Representative for our fulfillment center. Today, Sheridan MN offers a complete book solution that encompasses printing and binding, fulfillment, eBook conversion, eCommerce solutions, and more-all in-house, all at competitive prices.
The Account Manager will coordinate production of jobs by facilitating the flow of job information between the customer and plant in order to satisfy customers, maximize profit and further company growth.
JOB SUMMARY: - Serve as the primary contact at the plant for customers, operations, purchasing, scheduling, and sales maintaining professional relationships with all.
- Initiate and lead meetings with the appropriate Sheridan personnel to ensure customer expectations are understood and executed and to resolve problems for customers.
- Ensure required information/job files for Billing are complete and accurate.
- Participate in customer visits and entertainment at our facilities.
- Manage all customer shipping and mailing instructions.
- Assist other AM's with peak workloads and desk coverage as needed.
- Support Sales to grow sales. Direct customers to the most efficient workflows and upsell other Sheridan services when opportunities present themselves. Keep Sales Representative informed of significant events such as schedule changes for critical jobs, competitor or pricing information provided by customers, good news, complaints, or disputes, changes in the customer's organization and key decision makers.
- Set up and prepare FTP and Insite transaction files and communications for customers. When necessary, train customers on how to submit jobs through these sites.
- Process customer complaints and follow up on these issues with the appropriate department. The Account Manager will be the primary negotiator representing Sheridan regarding customer complaints. They should balance the goals of satisfying the customer and conserving company resources during all complaint negotiations and communicating with the customer on investigating and resolving issues.
- Monitor jobs on priority schedules or deadlines, coordinate job schedules and workflows with manufacturing, review jobs on credit hold in production and in shipping. Give direction to Operations on which orders should be prioritized if backlogs or delays develop.
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Associate degree in the field of business, communications, printing, or sales; and 4+ years' customer service or printing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to anticipate customer needs and desire to exceed their expectations.
- Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, oral, written and phone).
- Time management skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills with the ability to meet and maintain deadlines.
- Availability to respond to questions from the manufacturing departments after normal business hours as necessary.
- Ability to work independently and work effectively under pressure and within deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Bachelor's degree.
- Knowledge and experience in the printing industry, production planning, or sales.
- Understanding of printing and binding concepts and terminology.
- Familiarity with Technique Operating System.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
Travel/Hybrid Schedule Work Requirements - Minimal travel for seminars, company meetings, etc.
- May require occasional overnight stay.
- Account Managers may work a hybrid schedule from home with approval, and subject to the CJK Group Telecommuting Policy.
CJK Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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