Customer Service Advocate at EssilorLuxottica Group Minnesota

EssilorLuxottica Group; Minnesota; On-site; USD 23,419 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica Group in Minnesota seeks a Customer Service Advocate to handle lab-based customer requests, manage workflow, and deliver timely, accurate service. You will coordinate with the Lab, Customer Service, and internal teams, ensuring high-quality support and precise communication.

The role requires 4+ years in optical-related work, strong data-entry skills, and proficiency with Salesforce. A focus on professionalism, teamwork, and compliance with safety practices is essential.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• 4+ years previous related optical experience and/or training.
• Data Entry knowledge.
• Lab process flow knowledge.
• Telephone/Email Etiquette.
• Active Listening.
• Familiarity with electronic communication methods such as email, instant messaging, and chat services.
• Basic ability to add and subtract.
• Understand decimal numerical sequencing.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to use professional language/conduct when communicating externally to customers.
• Keyboarding skills with the ability to do 10 key
• Basic computer hardware knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer requests via Salesforce cases to successful outcome.
• Manage workflow and scheduling to ensure jobs are completed and customer needs are met in a timely manner.
• Provide quality customer service by answering customer calls, responding to customer questions/concerns, handle technical questions/concerns and conduct outbound calls (Missed ETAs, Follow up requests, Back-order substitutions).
• Prioritize and problem solve complex customer issues and concerns.
• Provide quality customer service by answering & responding to Incoming Internal Customer Service requests, Sales Force/Lab activities, and Cases in a timely manner.
• Conduct professional communication with customers.
• Occasional Modification of jobs to customer specifications.
• Act as a liaison between the Lab, Customer Service, and Internal-company laboratories.
• Perform other duties within the customer service department or other areas as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Observe all company policies, rules, and safety practices.

Skills

Active listening

Telephone etiquette

Data entry

Team communication

10-key typing

Basic math

Electronic communications

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

4+ years optical experience

Tools

Salesforce.com

Eclipse Order Entry

Optifacts

Microsoft Office

Job description

Customer Service Advocate job at EssilorLuxottica Group. Minnesota.

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.

With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world.

With a unique global network of commercial subsidiaries and independent distributors across major markets, our customers are offered a strong portfolio of the most popular lens, frames, instruments and equipment brands that can serve every sector of the market. The Wholesale team works with our customers one-on-one, developing professional relationships based on trust and care.

General Function

The primary focus of this position is to successfully complete customer requests within the lab on behalf of Customer Service. Duties in this position are typically repetitive, requiring analysis and use of individual judgment. Specific duties for this position include use of technology systems, troubleshooting problem jobs, and industry/position required knowledge. Creating partnerships with the lab, fellow peers, and accounts to achieve customer satisfaction. Supervision of this position ranges from general to minimal.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage customer requests via Salesforce cases to successful outcome.
• Manage workflow and scheduling to ensure jobs are completed and customer needs are met in a timely manner.
• Provide quality customer service by answering customer calls, responding to customer questions/concerns, handle technical questions/concerns and conduct outbound calls (Missed ETAs, Follow up requests, Back-order substitutions)
• Prioritize and problem solve complex customer issues and concerns.
• Provide quality customer service by answering & responding to Incoming Internal Customer Service requests, Sales Force/Lab activities, and Cases in a timely manner.
• Conduct professional communication with customers.
• Occasional Modification of jobs to customer specifications.
• Act as a liaison between the Lab, Customer Service, and Internal-company laboratories.
• Perform other duties within the customer service department or other areas as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Observe all company policies, rules, and safety practices.

Basic Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required
• 4+ years previous related optical experience and/or training
• Data Entry knowledge
• Lab process flow knowledge
• Telephone/Email Etiquette
• Active Listening
• Familiarity with electronic communication methods such as email, instant messaging, and chat services.
• Basic ability to add and subtract.
• Understand decimal numerical sequencing.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to use professional language/conduct when communicating externally to customers.
• Keyboarding skills with the ability to do 10 key
• Basic computer hardware knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• ABO (AMERICAN BOARD OF OPTICIANRY) Certification
• Microsoft Office programs required (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Gmail and Google Suite of Web Based Applications
• Eclipse Order Entry experience
• Optifacts experience
• Salesforce.com experience

Pay Range: 17.05 -24.37

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first‑class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [e-mail].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.