Customer Service Representative

Quincaillerie Richelieu; West Village (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Richelieu is seeking a Customer Service Representative to support our North American clientele. You will handle calls, provide quotes, and assist showroom visitors while coordinating with sales reps.

Strong product knowledge and problem-solving skills are essential for resolving project issues in a fast-paced environment. Full-time, Monday–Friday dayshift, with opportunities for growth and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Related experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge of Cabinetry, Kitchen & Bath or similar Building Materials.
• Developed customer service, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Team-oriented, shows initiative.
• Strong sense of drive and creativity.
• AS400 experience preferred but not mandatory.
• High School graduate, some college courses preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; must be able to effectively use Excel, Word, Outlook for daily responsibilities and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls from customers placing orders as well as provide sales quotes.
• Work closely alongside outside sales representatives with customer orders and quotes.
• Assist walk-in customers in the showroom with questions and order placement.
• Solicit new or complimentary sales for customers via phone as well as face-to-face in the showroom.
• Research product solutions for customers to solve field-project issues.
• Hours of operation are Monday to Friday dayshift.

Skills

Customer service

Cabinetry knowledge

Problem solving

Teamwork

Initiative

AS400 experience

Office software

Education

High School diploma

Tools

AS400

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Customer Service Representative

Company Overview

Richelieu is a leading North American distributor, importer, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products. Our products are targeted to an extensive customer base of kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, door and window, residential and commercial woodworkers, and hardware retailers including renovation superstores. Richelieu offers customers a broad mix of high-end products sourced from manufacturers worldwide. With over 150,000 product offerings, 110 distribution centers, 2 manufacturing plants, and a state-of-the-art field force that passionately serves over 100,000 customers, Richelieu continues to stand in the forefront of a dynamic and ever-changing industry.

Since 1968, Richelieu understands the significance and impact of a strong set of Core Values. Richelieu stands behind these Five Core Values that serve as the guiding principles of everything we do: Customer Focus, Innovation, Performance, Respect/Integrity/Ethics, and Ownership.

These values are what allow us to achieve our Mission: to enable our customers to profitably grow their businesses through the design and creation of exceptional kitchens, closets, and storage spaces.

These values are what provides Richelieu the strength to live out our daily Mission: Enable our customers to profitably grow their businesses through the design and creation of exceptional kitchens, closets, and storage spaces.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Customer Service Representative to join our team of professionals.

Full time: Monday through Friday

Being a member of the Richelieu team means that you are part of something bigger than just yourself. As a growing and winning international organization that places emphasis on its people and culture, its career development opportunities, and the realization that healthy living is in part achieved by the proper balance of work and home, we are excited to be a company that our employees are passionate about! More can be found out about us at Richelieu.com as well as Richelieu YouTube.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls from customers placing orders as well as provide sales quotes
• Work closely alongside outside sales representatives with customer orders and quotes
• Assist walk-in customers in the showroom with questions and order placement
• Solicit new or complimentary sales for customers via phone as well as face-to-face in the showroom
• Research product solutions for customers to solve field-project issues
• Hours of operation are Monday to Friday dayshift.

What We Are Looking For

• Related experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of Cabinetry, Kitchen & Bath or similar Building Materials
• Developed customer service, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Team-oriented, shows initiative
• Strong sense of drive and creativity
• AS400 experience preferred but not mandatory
• High School graduate, some college courses preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; must be able to effectively use Excel, Word, Outlook for daily responsibilities and tasks

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive market-based hourly pay rate
• Group insurance program (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid vacation and holidays

We are an equal opportunity employer.

What we offer :

• Proudly North American company: As a company with proud roots in Quebec, present in Canada and the United States, we enjoy excellent recognition and a great reputation.
• A mature and stable company: With more than 50 years of experience in the market, we offer the trust and organizational strength needed for a safe working environment.
• Continuous growth: With strong financial health, our business is constantly expanding, opening future opportunities for all.
• Competitive compensation: We offer competitive base compensation based on the market.
• Opportunity to become a shareholder: We believe in the involvement of our employees and offer them the opportunity to become shareholders.
• Work-life balance: We value a healthy and flexible work environment, allowing everyone to achieve a work-life balance.
• Quality products: We are committed to offering products of exceptional quality, thus satisfying our most demanding customers.
• Opportunity to grow: We encourage career opportunities and continuing education for the professional development of our employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, we will only communicate with candidates selected for the pre-selection process.