Customer Experience Advisor

Sanderson Design Group plc.; Loughborough; Sur place; GBP 20 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading design services company is seeking a Customer Service agent in Loughborough. This full-time position involves managing customer interactions, processing orders, and enhancing the customer experience across all communication channels. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and proficiency in digital tools, alongside a passion for interiors and customer service. The role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to customer loyalty and satisfaction as the company scales internationally.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Experience in a fast-moving digital environment.
• A passion for fabric, interiors, and design.

Responsabilités

• Deliver a seamless, customer-centric journey.
• Respond promptly via webchat, email, and phone.
• Process orders efficiently while maintaining accurate information.

Connaissances

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Problem-solving abilities

Experience in D2C sectors

Formation

HubSpot CRM Certifications

Training in Zendesk or LiveChat

Description du poste

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We’re looking for a digitally minded, customer-obsessed Customer Service agent to support the end-to-end customer experience for our consumer brands.

You’ll be responsible for pre & post-purchase customer service – across all customer communication channels, mainly via email enquiries & calls.

You’ll manage all types of customer queries including complaints, inter-departmental relationships, made-to-measure (M2M) support and help shape a service experience that reflects the quality and creativity of the brands.

This role will focus on our UK brand consumer websites, with scope to expand into international markets as we scale across US and beyond. It’s a hands-on role that combines day-to-day service management with continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Your focus is customer care, loyalty, and insight – owning every direct customer interaction to drive sales and delight customers post-checkout.

Responsibilities

Deliver an Exceptional Customer Journey

• Demonstrate and execute a seamless, customer-centric journey, meticulously tailored to individual needs, to exceed expectations, cultivate loyalty, and position us as the preferred choice for our customers.

Provide Multi-Channel Customer Support

• Respond promptly to all customer interactions via webchat, email and phone providing professional support to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage all inquiries with precision, ensuring accurate information processing.
• Own and manage all UK customer queries across all channels.
• Handle queries and complaints with empathy and efficiency, always safeguarding brand reputation.
• Collaborate with fulfilment and operations to swiftly resolve delivery issues, returns, and product concerns.
• Guide customers effectively through all websites, including Tradehub, consumer sites, and M2M sites.
• Own & Optimise M2M and Tailored Services Be the internal lead for our Made-to-Measure. Manage day-to-day communication with third-party M2M partners, ensuring service level agreements (SLA’s) are met and issues escalated where needed.

Manage Orders and Customer Relationships

• Process orders efficiently while maintaining accurate system information.
• Build and nurture strong customer relationships.
• Provide comprehensive after-sales support, including fault resolution and claims management.

Drive Upselling and Demonstrate Product Expertise

• Engage with customers to thoroughly understand their needs.
• Leverage in-depth product knowledge to suggest relevant add-ons or alternatives, enhancing the customer's purchase experience and maximizing sales opportunities.

Customer Retention & Brand Advocacy

Spot opportunities to turn poor experiences into brand loyalty through proactive service.

Measures of Success

• High customer satisfaction (CSAT) helping to drive repeat purchase and brand advocacy
• Driving digital self service usage that reduces inbound volumes.
• Efficient handling of all customer queries with minimal escalations.
• Accuracy of all orders and sample entries to an agreed standard.

Qualifications

• HubSpot CRM Certifications (desirable)
• Additional digital customer service platform training (e.g. Zendesk, LiveChat) – bonus

Skills & Experience

• Strong communication skills with a calm, clear, empathetic and professional approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital tools
• Proven ability to improve customer satisfaction, loyalty and experience
• Adaptable, solutions-focused and comfortable in a fast-moving digital environment
• A passion for fabric, interiors and design, with an eye for detail and a customer-first mindset
• Experience within interiors, lifestyle or premium direct to consumer (D2C) sectors is a strong advantage

Behaviours

Confident, empathetic and digitally fluent, with a calm and professional approach to complaints and refunds, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a proactive mindset geared toward improving customer experience and building loyalty.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Customer Service, Sales, and Business Development

Industries

Design Services, Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing, and Interior Design