Customer Service Professional

Central Coast Wine Company; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Employee purchase program

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Winebow in Benicia, CA is seeking a dedicated customer service professional for our hybrid office. The role supports the Sales team, handles orders, and resolves issues with timely follow-up.

The position requires at least two years of service experience, a HS diploma (GED accepted), and comfort with Word, Excel, and Outlook. Office days are Tue–Thu with remote work on other days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of customer service experience.
• Experience in luxury goods or wine industry is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external clients.
• Resolve product or service issues by clarifying the problem and offering solutions.
• Process and coordinate routine and special customer orders.
• Support Sales staff and respond to urgent orders promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Wine knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Why Winebow?

At Winebow, we are strongly committed to creating an environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are intentional in our efforts to ensure that every employee has a sense of value and opportunity in our company, and we work tirelessly to promote a culture of inclusion where our team feels safe, respected, and valued. We want our Winebow family to feel at home and to be empowered to bring their best selves forward. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our organization and are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce in all aspects of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, training, benefits, wage and salary equity.

The hourly rate for this position is $19.50. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package of medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401k with company match, employee purchase program (where licensed) and paid time off. If you are hired at Winebow, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. This position is hybrid and will be based in our Benicia, CA office location. In office days are Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday and remote the other days except as needed for special meetings or events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Delivers outstanding customer service to all internal and external clients. Resolves product or service problems by clarifying the customer’s issues; determining the cause, selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem, expediting the correction or adjustment, following up to ensure resolution. Processes and coordinates routine and special customer order transactions. Maintains a current working knowledge of Winebow products. Works closely with Winebow’s Sales staff, providing support and feedback regarding communication with clients Provides phone coverage and support for sales staff and their clients as needed. Responds to emergency orders and customer service issues in a timely manner. Assists/attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions, suggesting information about other products and services when appropriate. Must be a team player, able to effectively prioritize and multi-task, and work well under demand to meet deadlines. Meets agreed upon goals and objectives effectively and in a timely manner. Arrives to work, appointments, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled. Ability to work overtime when needed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Performs other duties as assigned, including coverage of front reception desk, as required Maintains relationships and favorable contacts with current and potential accounts. Resolves customer issues/problems Follows all safety policies and procedures; communicate hazards and/or suggest improvements to Manager Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment.

EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY USED:

Office equipment including telephone, fax machine, copier, computer, calculator, and printer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting, standing, bending, manual dexterity, reaching, visual acuity, lifting up to 10lbs

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED; College Degree Preferred. Minimum two years of Customer Service experience. Prior Computer and Phone Customer Service experience in luxury goods sector Required. Computer proficiency in WORD, EXCEL, and OUTLOOK programs Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills. Experience in the wine industry and/or wine knowledge Preferred

EMPLOYERS RIGHTS:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. Winebow has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment. Your continued employment with Winebow is by mutual consent. Being a part of Winebow means that you are passionate about wine and spirits, are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service, and have the privilege of connecting our fine portfolio with our trade customers and ultimately with the consumer.