Customer Care Representative

Global Furniture Group is a leading North American manufacturer of furniture solutions, offering a broad range of high-quality, value-driven products for the workplace, education, healthcare, and hospitality markets. With over 50 years in operation and more than 4,000 employees worldwide, Global has a strong presence across Canada, the US, Mexico, China, and the UK.

As a recognized leader in the industry, Global currently has an immediate career opportunity at our Los Angeles distribution center. The ideal candidate would be experienced, well organized, detail oriented with excellent telephone, communication skills and able to work independently. Must possess good computer skills as well as be a team player with a positive attitude, in a fast paced environment.

Job purpose

To learn and understand the goals and objectives of the company/department. Demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm for quality to exceed client expectations, ensure service levels are clearly understood. Establish a pleasant working relationship both internally and externally. Provide the "end to end customer experience."

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Answer general Customer Questions via Email and Phone.
• Demonstrate the skills and product knowledge required to perform job functions.
• Knowledge and use of electronic catalog and Global website.
• Learn to navigate the AS400.
• Support Customer Care Operations for Dealers and Territory Managers.
• Process Demo requests.
• Check order status/electronic orders.
• Check inventory.
• Provide product information and pricing.
• Process credits, return authorizations and factory charge backs.
• Process Parts Express, Warranty and Replacement Orders.
• Submit changes or cancellations on orders with assistance from Lead, Supervisor or DC Services.
• Process Order Addendums.
• Track shipments.
• Research and resolve customer inquiries.
• Review appropriate daily reports.
• Follow and adhere to department/company guidelines.
• Daily check-in with Customer Care Supervisor.
• Attend weekly Teams meetings with Supervisor.
• Working to meet Time to Reply Average for response time.
• Escalate open issues with no response to supervisor.
• Maintain an open issue log.
• Participate in all Global Teams training meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience or military equivalent.
• Articulate email, fax and verbally communicate in a clear and concise manner.
• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, etc.).

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Actual base pay offered will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Global, an individual may be hired at the high end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Global offers a comprehensive employee benefit program that enables our employees to stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. The following are benefits we offer employees (or may be eligible for):

Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Medical/Prescription Insurance | Dental Insurance | Vision Insurance | Health Savings Accounts (HSA) | Company-Paid Life and AD+D Insurance | Company Sponsored Long-term Disability | Short-term Disability | Voluntary Life Insurance | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | Critical Illness and Accidental Injury Insurance | FSA | 401(k) & Roth 401(k).

WHERE WE ARE

Global has distribution centers and showrooms located all across the USA + Canada.

Global USA Showrooms:

Atlanta | Boston | Chicago | Irvine | Miami | NYC | Philadelphia | Phoenix | Washington DC

Global USA Showrooms + Distribution Centers:

Atlanta | Baltimore |Chicago | Cincinnati | Dallas | Denver | Houston | Kansas City | Los Angeles | Miami | Philadelphia | Seattle | Tampa

You can visit us at www.globalfurnituregroup.com.

Global is a smoke-free, drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. To request assistance in completing this application, please call 800.220.1900 and ask for Human Resources.

Veterans encouraged to apply.