Customer Service Representative - Fabric, Trim & Wallcoverings

The Customer Service Representative plays a key role in handling day-to-day customer interactions and order management as related to fabrics, trimmings, and wallcoverings across all of our brands. Key Responsibilities: • Handling general inquiries regarding product specifications, pricing, availability, and inventory levels, along with web help and chat support • All aspects of order management: initial review and entry, changes to existing orders, and proactive follow-up, including sample requests and product returns • Taking ownership of difficult and/or complicated situations as they arise, demonstrating professionalism at all times while working to resolve the matter at hand • Exercising critical thinking and use of good judgment to balance customer satisfaction and the best interests of the company • Provide inter-departmental support to other business areas as necessary • Maintain familiarity with our product lines and collections across all brands • Extensive phone and email communication with customers, working within a contact center platform • Strong awareness of and ability to follow company policies and procedures Abilities/Key Competencies/Skills: • Superior written and verbal communication skills • PC proficient with experience using Google Suite products • Must be able to work thoughtfully and thoroughly with continuous attention to detail • Ability to learn quickly and retain a wide range of small details concerning multiple product types, tasks, system processes, issues, and/or projects • Excellent time management, organizational, and follow-up skills • Comfortable multi-tasking, or, pivoting between tasks on the fly as the need arises • Willingness to learn new products, procedures, and processes as business needs change • A friendly attitude with the ability to be a team player and stay self-motivated in a fast-paced environment Technical / Environmental Requirements: • A quiet workspace free from distractions and background noise; participation in video meetings will be required on a regular basis • High-speed broadband internet service Requirements Experience/Certifications/Education: • High school diploma or equivalent • 2+ Years in a Customer Service role • Prior history of working remotely in a contact center environment • Experience working for a high-end, luxury brand retailer or hospitality / service-oriented company • An interest in Home Furnishings and/or the Interior Design industry • Knowledge of or experience with other ‘trade only’ suppliers, textiles, wall coverings, and furniture expertise is not required but considered a plus Originally posted on Himalayas