Dispatcher – The Lee Thompson Company, Inc. – Houston, TX

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Job title: DispatcherCompany: The Lee Thompson Company, Inc.Job description: It's time for your CAREER to take offWe Want YOU!Looking for candidates that are willing to learn and growin an industry that is essential to so many.Act Now!Your success is waiting for you!Our Business is growing rapidly and we are hiring top people to grow with us.!When you woke up this morning did you look at the ceiling dreading the next cycle of the snooze alarm or did your feet hit the floor ready to take on the challenges of a new day? How you answer this question has as much to do with where you are going and the engagement you have with those that you work with. The Lee Thompson Company knows it’s the people that make the organization and carefully seeks to find candidates that have the desire to work as part of a team, constantly learn, and develop skills that will provide outcomes that are both financially and personally rewarding that result in peace of mind.We are seeking a Dispatcher where your attitude will determine your altitude, if you see problems as opportunities to become a hero, we will help you unlock the potential you hold inside. Before you start thinking this is too good to be true; doing the right thing and serving the client in a moral and ethical way is woven into the fabric of our business. Start the process and a conversation to make a transition that can alter your life.Check us out, , Career’s Page, and reach out to us.• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; all inquiries are kept confidential.To apply for: Dispatcher@ The Lee Thompson CompanyClick BelowPosition Purpose (Summary)The function of this position is to:• Schedule and book the service or sales appointments when clients and prospect call.• To dispatch, manage and allocate resources to meet the expectations of our clients.• Anticipate and mitigate conflicts in allocations of resources before it effects the client’s experience.• Confirm appointment with the clients prior to the arrival of our staff.• Follow up with phone calls upon completion of work performed.• Request that clients share positive experiences through reviews.• When an issue arises with client dissatisfaction, take immediate action to resolve.Dispatcher’s Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks• Answer the phone quickly and professionally.• Call customers to confirm maintenance appointments and schedule as necessary.• Work closely with Customer service to coordinate scheduling.• Offer new service agreements and renew existing service agreements.• Grow, monitor and maintain the maintenance programs; update changes in ownership, add new install job information and review reasons for non-renewals.• Receive, record and maintain sales lead information, set appointments as necessary.• Communicate clearly, precisely, and in a friendly manner. Take and deliver messages as appropriate. Ensure messages are received and follow up as appropriate.• Ensure the accurate capture, data entry and maintenance of customer information.• Be familiar with our company, products, and services so many questions can be answered without consulting others.• Alert managers quickly to significant customer issues, serving as a champion of the client to our company.• Perform dispatching and scheduling of service technicians and other resources.• Win the confidence of new clients when they call for service or repairs.• Schedule the client appointment and assign/match qualified staff to perform the work.• Increase revenue from established customers, and generate additional revenue from new customers by using proper sales techniques, problem solving skills and account management.• Follow-up on all leads, proposal, and potential sales until closed or lost• Track lost sales• Update the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for each interaction.• Perform customer satisfaction calls after each visit.• Ask for referrals and inform client where and how to make them.• Have a good working knowledge of our products and services being offered. This may require additional study and training both on and off site.• Continuously improve knowledge of HVAC work, and how The Lee Thompson Company operates to benefit the customer.• Establish goals and objectives as they relate to the position, along with a plan of action to attain or exceed set goals.• Regularly review and monitor progress against goals, and seek assistance as needed.• Communicate effectively with associates, superiors, vendors and customers.• Possess superior interpersonal skills.• Efficiently manage his/her time and schedules.• Be computer literate to the extent necessary to fulfill this function. Knowledge of Excel and Word is required. Should also be very familiar with the use of smart phones, email and text messaging.• Must be capable of understanding client needs, and favorably influence their decision.• Constantly be learning through training from suppliers, trade shows, seminars, independent study, and other employees.• Clean, neat and professional appearance.• Other duties as assignedCheck us out, , Career’s Page, and reach out to us.• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; all inquiries are kept confidential.To apply for: Dispatcher@ The Lee Thompson CompanyClick BelowExpected salary:Location: Houston, TXJob date: Sun, 28 Aug 2022 22:59:15 GMTApply for the job now!

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