What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customer Service Representative position at Richelieu Hardware?
Company Overview
Richelieu is a leading North American distributor, importer, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products. Our products are targeted to an extensive customer base of kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, door and window, residential and commercial woodworkers, and hardware retailers including renovation superstores. Richelieu offers customers a broad mix of high-end products sourced from manufacturers worldwide. With over 150,000 product offerings, 110 distribution centers, 2 manufacturing plants, and a state-of-the-art field force that passionately serves over 100,000 customers, Richelieu continues to stand in the forefront of a dynamic and ever-changing industry.
Since 1968, Richelieu understands the significance and impact of a strong set of Core Values. Richelieu stands behind these Five Core Values that serve as the guiding principles of everything we do: Customer Focus, Innovation, Performance, Respect/Integrity/Ethics, and Ownership.
These values are what allow us to achieve our Mission: to enable our customers to profitably grow their businesses through the design and creation of exceptional kitchens, closets, and storage spaces.
These values are what provides Richelieu the strength to live out our daily Mission: Enable our customers to profitably grow their businesses through the design and creation of exceptional kitchens, closets, and storage spaces.
Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking an Customer Service Representative to join our team of professionals.
Full time: Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm
Being a member of the Richelieu team means that you are part of something bigger than just yourself. As a growing and winning international organization that places emphasis on its people and culture, its career development opportunities, and the realization that healthy living is in part achieved by the proper balance of work and home, we are excited to be a company that our employees are passionate about! More can be found out about us at Richelieu.com as well as Richelieu YouTube.
Key Responsibilities
As a critical and meaningful role within the Richelieu organization, the Customer Service Representative is primarily responsible for providing customer service support to the company by obtaining, analyzing, and verifying the accuracy of order information in a timely manner. This person will specialize in supporting our vast closet solutions. This position is also responsible for ensuring that excellent standards of service and high levels of customer satisfaction are maintained.
- Working the Showroom counter with direct contact with customers, assisting on phones when needed.
- Work closely alongside outside sales representatives with customer orders and quotes
- Assist walk-in customers in the showroom with questions and order placement
- Solicit new or complimentary sales for customers via phone as well as face-to-face in the showroom
- Research product solutions for customers to solve field-project issues
What We Are Looking For
- Customer service experience in a similar position perferred
- Knowledge of Cabinetry, Kitchen & Bath or similar Building Materials perferred
- Developed customer service, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Team-oriented, shows initiative
- Strong sense of drive and creativity
- AS400 experience preferred but not mandatory
- High School Graduate perferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; must be able to effectively use Excel, Word, Outlook for daily responsibilities and tasks
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive market-based hourly pay rate
- Group insurance program (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching
- 401(K) with employer matching
- Paid vacation and holidays
We are an equal opportunity employer.