Customer Care Representative II, Ann Sacks

Kohler Co. • Portland, OR

1d • $19 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

As a proud member of the Kohler family of companies, ANN SACKS serves consumers and trade professionals with high-quality, artfully designed tile and stone, as well as cabinetry, lighting and accessories for the kitchen, bath, and home. We live to create positive, custom environments to elevate gracious living for our customers, and provide an inclusive supportive environment for our teams. Headquartered in Portland, OR, with showrooms across North America.

The Customer Care Representative contributes to a positive and inclusive work environment, with the primary responsibility for communication and problem resolution with our showroom teams to ensure customer satisfaction. This includes frequent contact with customers via email and phone and maintaining all appropriate documentation and account records.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 – 2 years of experience in a customer-facing environment required. Preference given to candidates who possess a blend of in-person and remote (email, telephone) customer interactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to leverage technical skill set to effectively execute duties. Experience in Microsoft Office suite - proficiency with Word required, and familiarity with Excel and Outlook preferred.
• Avaya phone system experience preferred. SAP experience a strong plus.
• Strong communication skills. Interactions will be via phone, in-person, email, and IM.
• Ability to represent our brand to the end user and maintain client relationships as a Brand Ambassador.
• Effective problem solver who can drive swift resolution for clients and showrooms alike.
• Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Avaya phone system experience preferred. SAP experience a strong plus.
• Preference given to candidates who possess a blend of in-person and remote (email, telephone) customer interactions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide Support and Problem Resolution to Showroom Staff:
• Act as a point of contact for designated showrooms to troubleshoot difficult customer issues and act as liaison on escalations.
• Responsible for competently and efficiently handling a fluctuating volume of contacts and question types and responding to inquiries within defined service level threshold.
• Document and track customer feedback and communicate back to Ann Sacks to drive continuous improvement.
• Possess an in depth knowledge of Ann Sacks products, including technical aptitude. This includes leveraging our NTCA resource to verify installation process and warranty resolution.
• Resolve warranty claims in partnership with showroom management while identifying the best “cost versus service” solutions. Utilize negotiation skills and compromise to reach customer resolution while maintaining warranty budget.
• Process backend administrative functions for showrooms including returns, credits, and partnering with Order Entry Coordinator to resolve Vendor Chargebacks.
• Act as liaison between sister brands to provide proactive lead time information and resolve inter-company client issues.
• Establish and maintain successful relationships with internal departments allowing for timely and effective resolution of customer issues.

Benefits

• We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
• We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation.

What This Job Offers

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