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Customer Support Representative

The Customer Sales & Support Representative is responsible for delivering a high level of service to customers, distributors, and internal stakeholders by managing inbound sales inquiries, processing orders, and resolving customer issues efficiently and professionally. This role plays a key part in strengthening customer relationships, ensuring order accuracy, and supporting Sandvik’s commitment to service excellence.

The ideal candidate brings 2–5 years of relevant customer service experience, a two-year degree or equivalent experience, and demonstrates strong organizational skills, professionalism, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Answer designated inbound calls from external customers and process sales orders received by phone

  • Assess customer inquiries and route to the appropriate individual or department

  • Take ownership of customer issues and ensure commitments are met accurately and on time

  • Expedite urgent orders to meet critical customer delivery needs

  • Escalate customer concerns to supervisors and collaborate on resolution when required

  • Proactively inform customers of order status changes, backlog issues, and delivery updates

  • Utilize available tools and resources (allocation, stock availability, job prioritization) to fulfill customer requirements

  • Partner with the Expeditor to ensure accuracy of customer backorder information

  • Stay current on industry developments, competitive offerings, and market conditions affecting customers

  • Build working knowledge of Sandvik products and their applications for assigned customer groups

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience required

  • 2–5 years of experience in customer service, inside sales, or order management

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Windows-based applications

  • Ability to learn and effectively use customer service and order management systems

  • Strong sense of personal accountability with excellent follow-through and attention to detail

  • Professional, cooperative, and relationship-oriented communication style

  • Demonstrated tact, discretion, and diplomacy when working with customers and internal partners

Competencies

  • Customer-focused mindset

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Problem-solving and issue resolution

  • Time management and organizational effectiveness

  • Team collaboration and cross-functional coordination

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Office-based customer support environment

  • Extended periods of phone and computer use

  • Occasional lifting of light materials (up to 20 lbs)

Benefits

Sandvik offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support our employees’ health, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match

  • Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and sick leave

  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage

  • Life and accidental death insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

  • Employee discounts on Sandvik products and services

Benefits

Sandvik offers an exceptional benefits package, including:

  • Benefits eligibility starting 30 days after hire.

  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription, and telemedicine).

  • Paid vacation with up to 40 hours available to carry over annually.

  • Robust 401(k) retirement plan — 5% annual company contribution plus 50% match on the first 6% of employee contributions.

  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.

How to apply

For immediate consideration, please apply online at www.sandvik.com/career to the Customer Support Representative position, Job ID#R0089222.

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