Customer Care Rep

Hakes Brothers; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hakes Brothers is seeking a Customer Care Representative in El Paso, TX, to deliver exceptional service throughout the customer journey. You will participate in New Home Orientations, perform quality checks, and manage warranty requests with trade partners to ensure timely closeouts.

You must have at least two years of customer service and warranty experience, own a daily-use vehicle, and hold a valid driver's license with auto liability insurance. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of customer service and warranty experience or equivalent.
• Must own or have access to a vehicle for daily work; valid driver's license and auto liability insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Establish quality relationships with each Hakes Brothers customer.
• Perform New Home Orientations (NHOs) with customers.
• Conduct thorough quality checks on each completed field model.
• Provide quick, professional and quality service for post-closing warranty requests.
• Manage appointments with the customer and the trade contractors.
• Manage all service orders to ensure completion within the deadline.
• Take responsibility to manage and control the warranty budget.
• Conduct in-person warranty assessments.
• Determine if requested service items are covered by warranty and communicate clearly with customers.
• Determine trade contractor accountability for back charges and POs.
• Resolve problems creatively and professionally.
• Handle difficult customers effectively.
• Aim for outstanding customer satisfaction survey results.
• Look for ways to reduce construction costs and contractor mistakes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Conflict resolution

Warranty processes

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Vehicle ownership

Driver's license

Auto liability insurance

Job description

Customer Care Representative Expectations And Commitments

To consistently achieve individual goals specific to completing service orders within 14 days, warranty spend and Avid survey results, while delivering outstanding customer service throughout the entire Customer Journey. The CCR is responsible to attend the New Home Orientation and ensure that we are delivering a 100% Clean and Complete Home with zero open items; an in-person 14-day and a 11-month post close visit, and ensure all trade partners are abiding to the Hakes Brothers Safety and Health Program.

Duties Include

• Establishing and carefully nurturing a quality relationship with each Hakes Brothers' customer.
• Performing New Home Orientations (NHOs) with customers.
• Performing thorough quality checks on each completed field model.
• Providing quick, professional and quality service for post-closing warranty requests.
• Managing appointments with the customer and the trade contractors.
• Managing ALL service orders , ensuring they are completed within the deadline.
• Taking full responsibility to manage and control the warranty budget.
• Conducting in-person warranty assessments.
• Determining if requested service items are covered or not covered by warranty and communicating tactfully with the customer.
• Determining trade contractor accountability for back charges and POs.
• Creatively solving problems.
• Dealing effectively with difficult customers.
• Scoring well on the Customer Satisfaction Survey - Outstanding Service and Attitude = Great Survey.
• Proactively looking for ways to help control / reduce construction costs and trade contractor mistakes and determining appropriate solutions.
• Holding trade contractors and superintendents accountable for quality workmanship.
• Treating every customer in a friendly and professional manner.
• Helping accomplish whatever task is at-hand, ensuring Hakes Brothers continues to be an industry leader.
• Being a leader, an example to others, a top performer.
• Being a positive voice for the company.
• Always look, dress and speak professionally.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Required: High School diploma or GED

Experience

• Required: At least two years' customer service and warranty experience or equivalent
• Required: Must own or have access to vehicle for daily work
• Required: Valid driver's license and auto liability insurance

Skills / Abilities

• Strong customer service orientation and ability to adapt/respond to different personality types
• Strong emphasis on quality of service and follow up
• Analytical ability necessary to perform root cause analysis
• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Excellent communicatin and listening skills
• Extensive knowledge of customer service procedures and principlesintentional newline will be removed
• Organized with attention to detail
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and issues while maintaining a professional and calm demeanor
• Basic construction skills and knowledge
• Ability to manage high volume of warranty / customer service orders
• Basic computer skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Cost management

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times
• Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding and other means to reach and observe all areas of home
• Ability to work in various weather conditions - heat, rain, cold, etc.