Client Experience Specialist I

Custom Decorators • Portland, OR

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Hunter Douglas Retail Lead Network (a division of Hunter Douglas), is the premiere in-home design and installation service for major retailers in North America, specializing in custom-made window blinds, shades, shutters, and drapery. Our professional dealers, designers and installers across the U.S. and Canada provide homeowners with expert guidance, the highest quality products, and professional installation. We manage all aspects of our clients' projects from the creative concept through the ordering process and installation. For over 25 years, our innovation, expertise, and value have offered the ideal shop-at-home solutions for our customers’ window fashion needs.

Job Summary
The Client Experience Specialist (CES) is part of the Client Experience/Customer Care department. The CES will also include a level designation (I, II, or III) with the following experience and role distinctions: CES I – Entry-level role with the organization, with minimal experience. CES II – Demonstrated performance to be high level of productivity and quality and/or significant functional experience. Typically, cross-trained to perform multiple functions within the CES department. May include lead responsibilities such as training, reporting, work management, and escalation support. CES III - Key leadership support for supervisors. Responsibilities include CES training and coaching, reporting, work management, and escalation support. Typically seen as a supervisor- in-training role.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of MS Office with emphasis on Word and Excel
• Good communication, organizational, analytical and math skills
• Outstanding customer service and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent multi-tasking skills with ability to shift priorities
• Team player with a positive attitude and work ethic
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Highly adaptable to change
• Excellent telephone personality
• Detail oriented
• Effective time manager
• Global thinker
• 1+ years’ experience in a call center, customer service, or order desk environment
• 1+ years’ experience in general administrative duties

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/French- or French-Canadian a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Support key constituent groups including Customers, Designers, Installers, and corporate office through inbound and/or outbound communications.
• Educate the Client by clearly communicating and emphasizing the benefits of our service while minimizing client concerns.
• Capture and maintain accurate and complete information into CRM system.
• Manage and resolve complicated situations relating to Client orders.
• Work with supervisory teams to identify effective resolutions for key constituent groups.
• Maintain individual and team service level targets.
• Identify and report trends in Customer, Designer, and Installer satisfaction or dissatisfaction.
• Identify the correct plan of action to resolve the client’s concerns quickly and correctly.
• Provide a high quality of service by following through on determined plan of action.
• Work efficiently and accurately to ensure client’s expectations are met or exceeded.
• Communication by phone and/or email is required with Clients, Designers, Installers, Region Sales Managers, and Vendors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Company contribution to an HSA account annually
• Company paid STD/LTD/Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Above industry standard Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid holidays
• Opportunities for worked holidays are paid double-time hourly compensation (Thanksgiving & Christmas Day excluded; office is closed these two holidays)
• Company provided mental health and financial wellness programs
• Life Assistance Program 100% company-paid

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed