Order Entry / Account Management Specialist
Manufacturing | Full-Time
Position Overview
We are currently recruiting for an Order Entry / Account Management Specialist for a well-established local manufacturing company. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working directly with customers while coordinating with internal manufacturing, sales, and production teams.
The Order Entry / Account Management Specialist will be responsible for accurately processing customer orders, maintaining customer accounts, providing order updates, and ensuring customers receive timely and professional service throughout the order process.
Responsibilities
- Enter and process customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Review purchase orders for pricing, quantities, specifications, and delivery requirements.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned customer accounts.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing customers.
- Provide customers with pricing, lead times, order status, shipping information, and other updates.
- Respond to customer questions and resolve order-related issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Coordinate with production, purchasing, shipping, sales, and other internal departments to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Monitor open orders and follow up on production and delivery timelines.
- Maintain accurate customer, order, and account information within the company's ERP/CRM system.
- Prepare quotes and assist with pricing requests as needed.
- Communicate changes in schedules, pricing, availability, or delivery dates to customers.
- Assist with customer documentation, reports, and general administrative responsibilities.
- Develop a strong understanding of the company's products and manufacturing capabilities.
- Provide exceptional customer service throughout the entire order process.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in order entry, account management, customer service, inside sales, or administrative support preferred.
- Manufacturing or industrial experience is a plus.
- Strong computer and data-entry skills.
- Experience working with ERP, CRM, or order management systems preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple customer accounts and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with customers and internal departments.
- Dependable, professional, and customer-focused.
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