Element has an opportunity for a Customer Service Representative for our lab in Dudley. Our Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) are the essential first point of contact for customer quote requests. Playing a vital part in keeping our sales engine running: handling pricing enquiries, responding to RFQs (Requests for Quotes), and working closely with sales colleagues to ensure our customers receive timely, accurate responses. Fantastic communicators, our CSRs provide an essential link between our sales teams, customers and our operations colleagues. Key to success as a CSR is the ability to establish a personal rapport with our customers. Confidently and proactively engaging with them by phone and email to ensure our quotes meet their needs. Handle incoming requests for pricing and quotations quickly and accurately, ensuring a high level of service and responsiveness Work closely with sales and operations colleagues to deliver well-informed, customer-focused quotes Build rapport with customers through friendly, professional communication by phone and email Spot potential for additional services by asking thoughtful, customer-focused questions during conversations Proactively follow up on outstanding RFQs and requests to keep opportunities moving Ensure customer needs are fully understood and addressed, asking clarifying questions where needed Relevant technical knowledge; sales experience an advantage Skilled at explaining technical concepts to both specialist and non-specialist audiences Strong knowledge of quotation process (can be developed on the job) Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering, science, business, or equivalent experience Proficient in MS Office Familiarity with CRM an advantage Strong communication skills Ability to build positive customer relationships Attention to detail Financial awareness Effective time management Familiarity with CRM tools Working knowledge of our products and services (or willingness to learn) LI-JC1 Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization. At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.