Customer Operations Specialist
About The Position
Roland Foods is seeking a customer focused, analytical individual to join the Customer Operations Team as a Customer Operations Specialist. If you are an enthusiastic and intellectually curious individual that seeks and enjoys both customer and operational challenges, we want to talk to you! Strong performers will be provided advancement opportunities to roles in other Roland functions according to interest and ability. As a response to the pandemic, Roland Foods office employees have transitioned to a hybrid working schedule, requiring employees to report in-person Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to telework on Monday and Friday each week. Due to the collaborative, cross-functional nature of the organization, employees at the NY and NJ offices are required to work in-person for the abovementioned days, outside of any People & Culture-approved disability accommodation request.
Requirements
- 3–7 years of relevant professional experience in customer operations, customer service, or a related role
- Ability to quickly learn and become proficient in Salesforce.com and Microsoft Dynamics 365 with training
- Strong problem-solving mindset and a genuine commitment to customer support
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience with other CRM platforms and SharePoint – helpful but not required.
- Excellent relationship-building skills
Responsibilities
- Process customer orders end-to-end, including order entry, item availability, pricing, shipping timelines, documentation and testing status, special requirements, labeling, and delivery changes or charges
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, managing correspondence via phone, email, and chat
- Manage customer fill rates, lot codes, and expiration dates; provide detailed availability updates for regularly ordered items and recommend suitable substitutions when needed
- Proactively identify customer issues and collaborate cross-functionally to drive timely resolution
- Identify new sales opportunities and partner with the Sales team to support company KPIs and sales goals, including sharing new product information and pricing
- Work closely with Sales to support account management and customer retention efforts
- Support customer-focused Sales initiatives such as Business Reviews, Lost Placements, and Programs
- Interface with internal teams including Supply Chain, Finance, Creative, and other departments as needed
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer information using CRM platforms, SharePoint, and other internal systems
- Respond promptly to ad hoc requests for product information and documentation
- Research and address product-related technical questions (e.g., ingredients, attributes, or formulations) to support product registrations, evaluations, and sales activities across markets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
