Customer Service Representative III

At Forte Opening Solutions, we don't just manufacture doors; we create pathways to possibilities. We empower our employees to shape the future of our industry. Join a team where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, and where your ideas can open new doors. Together, we build not just products, but a culture of excellence and collaboration. 

The CSR Level 3 provides daily customer support to assigned accounts, as well as leadership to assigned CS region. 

This position is primarily in office, with limited flexibility for remote work as approved and based on business needs. These roles require in-person participation for activities that benefit from physical presence, including team alignment, hands-on tasks, training, customer needs, and cross-department coordination.

In-Office Work Expectations
•    Work remotely on designated days while performing responsibilities that can be completed independently and digitally.
•    Attend on-site workdays for collaboration, team meetings, project discussions, training, and operational tasks requiring physical presence.
•    Participate in face-to-face interactions that support stronger communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional alignment.
•    Maintain consistent communication with leadership and peers across both in-office and remote environments.
•    Demonstrate flexibility to adjust on-site days when business needs arise (e.g., staffing needs, escalations, or project milestones).
•    Uphold all workplace standards, confidentiality requirements, and security protocols both on-site and remotely.

Key Responsibilities
•    Answer incoming phone calls professionally and maintain phone metrics and KPIs.
•    Provide concierge-level service to assigned top-level Forte A accounts.
•    Resolve customer requests including samples, order documents, inquiries, and account updates.
•    Demonstrate strong knowledge of product complexity and e-tools.
•    Execute proper internal escalation when needed.
•    Build professional relationships with customers and Territory Sales Managers.
•    Ensure timely and thorough issue resolution.
•    Handle stressful situations and difficult customers calmly and professionally.
•    Research, document, and resolve customer complaints of medium to high complexity.
•    Assist with basic DoorBuilder estimating and order entry questions.
•    Collaborate with team members to share knowledge.
•    Maintain phone and email quality evaluation scores of 90% or higher.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

•    High school diploma or equivalent required
•    Associate degree or higher preferred 

Experience
 •    Minimum 3-5 years of previous experience in customer service.  Relevant experience in manufacturing, call center or building supplies industry preferred
•    Must be flexible to work overtime as required at the discretion of the company