Cust Experience Return Specialist

Ashley Furniture Industries•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort. Who We Are: At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry. If you’re ready to grow, you’ve come to the right place. With a true “Growth Mindset,” Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

Requirements

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Responsibilities

Professionally communicate with customers, especially in escalated situations. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to defective products, incorrect orders, and customer perceptions to ensure satisfaction while keeping company goals in mind. Collaborate with Regional Managers, store personnel, warehouse personnel, and others to work toward resolution with the goal of customer retention for life.
Accurately document all customer interactions to ensure seamless service. Clear and concise documentation is essential for continuity when multiple representatives handle the same customer issue.
Follow the path-to-resolution process and guidelines to gather all necessary information from customers. Determine the most effective method of resolution and follow up as needed to ensure customer satisfaction.
Provide support to fellow Customer Care Representatives by assisting with challenging customer situations and escalated issues. Offer training and guidance in various formats, including team meetings, small groups, or one-on-one sessions, to help develop their skills and confidence.
Handle customer delivery issues such as rescheduled or late deliveries and delivery damage. Collaborate with appropriate personnel to provide timely and satisfactory resolutions.
Adjust and/or enter customer sales orders, part orders, credit memos, exchanges, and service technician appointments in the system as needed to ensure proper resolution and customer satisfaction with the goal of customer retention for life.
Work with third-party vendors, such as protection plan providers, tech support, and delivery companies, to seek assistance in providing excellent service to customers.
Demonstrate the company’s Core and Growth Values in all job functions.
Contribute to the overall improvement of the customer experience by suggesting and implementing changes to processes that enhance service delivery.
Continually drive departmental goals by analyzing daily, weekly, and monthly reports to monitor and manage processes. Develop strategies for achieving targeted measures and optimize customer service and satisfaction.
Work with departmental managers to identify areas of improvement and ensure all customer service activities are coordinated as an integrated whole.
Assist in the development, maintenance, and approval of departmental standard operating procedures.