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Robert Half
Customer Service Representative
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What they do
A Customer Service Representative interacts directly with customers to answer questions and solve problems. Communicates with customers in person, over the phone or online. Provides help with troubleshooting technical problems for equipment or software. Keeps records of customer communications and transactions.
$41,244 / year median in Connecticut
-1% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a Customer Service Representative to support customer accounts and coordinate service activities for a Contract position based in Norwalk, Connecticut. This role is ideal for someone who can balance responsive communication, order support, and shipment follow-up while building strong working relationships with customers, sales partners, and internal teams. The position plays an important part in keeping account activity organized, addressing service issues promptly, and helping maintain smooth day-to-day operations in a paper and packaging environment.
Responsibilities:
Manage customer inquiries and service requests within established response expectations, ensuring timely and accurate follow-through. Build strong day-to-day partnerships with customers and sales colleagues, while providing account coverage for other team members when needed. Review inventory levels, stock aging, and product movement for assigned accounts, then coordinate with sales to address risks or imbalances proactively. Track account-related updates such as customer feedback, product evaluations, shipment delays, payment concerns, and other issues that may affect service or business performance. Communicate supply chain changes clearly to customers and internal stakeholders so expectations remain aligned. Coordinate with logistics partners to support on-time deliveries, provide status updates on late shipments, and help resolve transportation-related concerns. Improve freight utilization by supporting container planning and monitoring shipments moving from overseas mills, warehouses, and departure ports. Prepare, organize, and maintain shipping and compliance documentation required for destination countries, policies, and operational procedures. Escalate process exceptions to the supervisor and recommend practical next steps to address service or operational issues. Contribute to process improvement efforts, team collaboration, and special assignments such as inventory reconciliation reviews and claims support. Previous experience in customer service, order entry, or a similar account support role. Ability to handle inbound calls and written customer communication in a detail-focused and timely manner. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities, and follow-up actions. Experience coordinating with sales, logistics, or supply chain teams to support order fulfillment and delivery performance. Comfortable reviewing inventory, shipment, and account information to identify issues and respond proactively. Strong attention to detail when maintaining documentation, records, and compliance-related materials. Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to escalate concerns appropriately while supporting process improvements. TalentMatch ® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance