Customer Service Representative - English Speaking

Prodalim; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An international company in the Food & Beverage sector is seeking a Customer Operations Specialist to manage and service their French-speaking customer portfolio. The role involves coordinating with sales and internal teams, handling customer orders, and ensuring optimal service across the order-to-cash cycle. The ideal candidate should have a degree, at least three years of relevant experience, and be fluent in both French and English. Knowledge of ERP systems like SAP Business One is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in customer service, operations, or sales support.
• Experience with ERP systems and particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with import/export documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for French-speaking customers.
• Manage customer orders end to end.
• Validate customer data at order stage.
• Handle customer and internal enquiries.
• Support sales team with operational issues.
• Address customer complaints promptly.
• Maintain accurate customer records.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies.

Skills

Fluent French

Fluent English

Customer service

Sales support

Proactive approach

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP Business One

Job description

An international company operating in the Food & Beverage ingredients sector is currently recruiting a Customer Operations Specialist to support its French-speaking customer portfolio. The role sits at the intersection of customer service, sales support, and order management, ensuring a high level of service across the full order-to-cash cycle.

This position works closely with Key Account Managers and regional commercial teams, acting as a key operational contact for customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for French-speaking customers, coordinating closely with sales and internal teams.
• Manage customer orders end to end, from order entry through shipment and invoicing.
• Validate customer data at order stage, including pricing, commercial terms, exceptions, and specific logistics requirements.
• Handle customer and internal enquiries related to product availability, quality, substitutions, inventory levels, order status, pricing, billing, and invoicing.
• Support the sales team with account-related operational issues, including carrier incidents and delivery constraints.
• Address customer complaints promptly, ensuring appropriate follow-up and escalation where required.
• Maintain accurate customer and account records to ensure efficient billing and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to internal processes, policies, and compliance requirements.

Profile Sought

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a customer service, customer operations, or sales support environment.
• Fluent French and English are essential (written and spoken).
• Experience working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and ERP systems (i.e. SAP Business One).
• Familiarity with import/export documentation is a plus.
• Previous exposure to the food and beverage industry is advantageous.
• High level of French and English
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach.