Customer Service Representative, Kingston

Customer Service Representative
Full Time
In Office Role
New Paltz, NY
The Customer Service Representative serves as the front line of the sales pipeline and the first point of contact for prospective and existing customers seeking heating, cooling, and energy efficient comfort solutions.
This role plays a critical part in shaping the customer experience from the very first interaction.
This is not simply a call answering role.
The CSR is responsible for engaging customers, understanding their needs, educating them on available solutions, and driving qualified appointments for the sales team.
The right person will take initiative, follow up consistently, and ensure no opportunity is missed.
The team is growing and the business is expanding.
They are looking for someone who is dependable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast paced office environment where multitasking is part of the day to day rhythm.
Experience in HVAC or home services is strongly preferred and will significantly differentiate candidates.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Engagement and Lead Conversion
Serve as the first point of contact for inbound calls, web inquiries, and follow up outreach
Qualify customer needs including service, replacement, upgrades, or new installations
Educate customers on available solutions, rebates, and promotions
Convert inbound inquiries into scheduled in home consultations
Follow up on missed calls and unconverted leads up to seven times through a combination of phone, email, and text outreach
Take ownership of open leads and carry them through the pipeline until properly scheduled or closed
Appointment Scheduling and CRM Management
Schedule in home consultations based on territory, availability, and customer needs
Accurately document all interactions in Podium and ensure seamless data transfer into ServiceTitan
Maintain clean and accurate records in the CRM system
Coordinate closely with the sales team to ensure smooth handoffs and complete information transfer
Confirm appointments and manage reschedules in a timely manner
Daily Workflow and Expectations
Handle a steady volume of inbound calls and proactive follow up
Start each day by addressing carryover items from the previous day
Multitask effectively, including speaking with customers while navigating systems and documenting details
Balance phone calls, emails, texts, and internal communication throughout the day
Maintain professionalism and energy even during high volume periods
Schedule and Work Environment
This is a five day per week, in office position in New Paltz
Standard business hours
Two potential shifts: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Some flexibility may be available when needed, but reliability during assigned hours is essential
Qualifications
Minimum of two years of experience in customer service, call center, or appointment scheduling
HVAC or home services industry experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with ServiceTitan highly desirable
Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar platforms
Strong follow up discipline and comfort with outbound outreach
Ability to multitask and manage multiple systems while speaking with customers
Clear and confident phone presence
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Reliable, punctual, and consistent
Core Competencies
Initiative and Follow Through: Does not wait for leads to grow cold and actively works to move opportunities forward
Customer Focus: Listens carefully and meets customers where they are
Technical Aptitude: Comfortable learning product knowledge, system types, and rebate programs
Time Management: Handles competing priorities without sacrificing accuracy
Team Collaboration: Works closely with sales and operations to support company growth
Professionalism: Maintains composure and positivity in all interactions
This is an opportunity to join a growing organization with a positive culture and strong internal collaboration.
The right candidate will see this role as more than administrative support.
It is a key driver of revenue and customer satisfaction.
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