Customer Experience & Merchandising Operations Professional

Xceleration-Partners-LL; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Xceleration is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented Customer Experience & Merchandising Operations Professional with exceptional problem-solving skills who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role is based in our Charlotte office and involves direct client interaction through email and light phone support, plus hands-on product sourcing and analytics.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree or equivalent, strong MS Office skills, and superb written and verbal

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent relevant work experience preferred.
• Zendesk experience or comparable CRM platform preferred.
• Curiosity about AI and openness to learning Claude for task automation, efficiency gains, and handling time-consuming work is valued; existing proficiency a bonus but not required.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite including Excel’s advanced functions (Vlookups, Pivot Tables, formulas, sorting, filtering)
• Solid organizational and time management skills with ability to multitask and demonstrate adaptability
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and make data-driven recommendations
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship building skills at all organizational levels
• Comfortable on phone calls with a confident, warm communication style
• Strong writing skills: able to write clear and concise emails and documentation quickly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer experience and serve as brand ambassador by interfacing with participants and clients via email and occasional phone support; resolve issues for domestic and international audiences.
• Learn and understand the business to elevate opportunities and solve problems; contribute to documentation to keep processes current.
• Apply advanced troubleshooting skills to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Administer Zendesk CRM to track, document, and manage all cases and inquiries across channels.
• Proactively communicate with participants and internal stakeholders regarding account activities, trends, and issues.
• Demonstrate initiative in exposing and resolving issues and identifying business opportunities.
• Learn and apply Zendesk best practices to manage brands, organizations, workflows, AI Agents, knowledgebases, and SLAs as needs evolve.
• Assist with product research to identify trends and new sourcing opportunities.
• Create and maintain accurate records of open projects and replenishment purchase orders.
• Support planning & execution of visual presentations and product assortments for stakeholders.
• Coordinate order placement and sample selection based on client needs and catalog requirements; manage vendor communication and specifications to ensure timely fulfillment.

Skills

Zendesk experience

MS Office Excel

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Strong writing skills

Curiosity about AI

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Zendesk

Excel

Job description

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Customer Experience & Merchandising Operations Professional

Professional Charlotte Office, Charlotte, NC, US

At Xceleration, we design employee recognition and reward programs that truly connect people to their work. Our RewardStation® platform is used worldwide for everything from peer-to-peer recognition to service milestones, allowing companies to create experiences that reflect their values and reward employees in meaningful ways. We’re proud to work across more than 90 countries, delivering solutions that adapt to different cultures and work environments. Joining Xceleration means working with cutting-edge technology while being part of a team that values input and collaboration. Our environment is designed to help you grow, contribute, and see your efforts directly impact how companies engage and motivate their employees. If you’re looking for a space where your ideas can shape the future of workplace recognition, Xceleration is the place.

Xceleration is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented Customer Experience & Merchandising Operations Professional with exceptional problem-solving skills and operational acumen who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This requires agility that combines direct client and participant interaction through Zendesk with hands-on product sourcing and analytics. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking, analytical self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit who can identify impactful insights, communicate strategic learnings, and thrive under dynamic, shifting business priorities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional customer experience and serve as Xceleration's brand ambassador by intuitively interfacing with participants and clients through email and occasional phone support as needed; provide timely issue resolution across multiple programs for domestic and international audiences
• Learn & understand our business to be able to efficiently elevate opportunities and solve problems. Contribute regularly to documentation to keep processes current.
• Apply advanced troubleshooting skills autonomously to resolve issues and improve processes
• Administer Zendesk CRM as the central platform to track, document, and manage all cases and inquiries across channels
• Proactively communicate with participants and internal stakeholders regarding account activities, trends, and issues
• Demonstrate initiative in exposing and resolving issues and identifying business opportunities
• Learn and apply Zendesk best practices to manage and optimize brands, organizations, workflows (automations, triggers, macros), AI Agents, knowledgebases, and SLAs as business needs evolve
• Assist with product research to identify trends and new sourcing opportunities
• Create and maintain accurate and updated records of open projects and periodic replenishment purchase orders
• Support planning & execution of visual presentations and product assortments for stakeholders
• Coordinate order placement and sample selection based on client needs and catalog requirements; manage vendor communication and specifications to ensure timely fulfillment

Desired skills and experience:

• 4-year college degree or equivalent relevant work experience preferred
• Zendesk experience or comparable CRM platform preferred
• Curiosity about AI and openness to learning Claude for task automation, efficiency gains, and handling time-consuming work is valued; existing proficiency a bonus but not required.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite including Excel’s advanced functions (Vlookups, Pivot Tables, formulas, sorting, filtering)
• Solid organizational and time management skills with ability to multitask and demonstrate adaptability
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and make data-driven recommendations
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship building skills at all organizational levels
• Comfortable on phone calls with a confident, warm communication style
• Strong writing skills: able to write clear and concise emails and documentation quickly

Xceleration is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.