Customer Service Specialist

Knoll Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading furniture design company in San Francisco is seeking a Customer Service Specialist to assist customers and salespeople with inquiries and quotations. The ideal candidate has strong verbal skills, a detail-oriented approach, and a background in customer service. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in customer service.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Transferable skills in sales and service appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and salespeople with inquiries and quotations.
• Maintain customer satisfaction and support.
• Provide price quotations and follow up efficiently.

Skills

Verbal and writing skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Customer service skills

Sales skills

Education

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent

Tools

Word-processing software

Job description

Customer Service Specialist page is loaded## Customer Service Specialistlocations: CA - San Franciscotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR107879For nearly four decades, Holly Hunt has been the defining voice in modern luxury interiors. We offer exquisite furnishings, an unparalleled showroom experience, and unwavering service to the residential and commercial design trade. During that time, we’ve stayed true to our passions, values, and deep beliefs—that well-designed spaces enrich one’s life experience, that quality of materials and craftsmanship can never be compromised, and that supporting our clients with the tools and resources to create beautiful environments is the ultimate reward. Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.**SUMMARY**This is a full-time position that works directly with customers and representatives on sales quotations, status calls, delivering and service. Assists on various sales/customer service projects as needed.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.* Answering calls, assist customers, representative showroom salespeople and outside salespeople (currently 18 showrooms, 120 salespeople) on CONRAD products. Build customer and representative relations. Build sustainable relationships and trust with customers and representatives through open and interactive communication.* Provide price quotations (verbal, written or typewritten) for retrofits and replacement orders. Follow up is essential.* Provide customer support on motorized projects (this may include working with the installer or electrician as well as the designer/architect).* Gathers the necessary information concerning customer/representative needs by phone or in person, examines records such as orders, quality control sheets, invoices, computer printouts, bills of lading, and related documents and correspondence.* Converses or corresponds with customers/representatives and other company personnel such as billing, credit, sales, service, or shipping staff to obtain facts regarding customer inquiries and service needs.* Examines pertinent documentation to determine accuracy of customer complaint and identify an appropriate course of action.* Responsible for taking a proactive approach to servicing customers.* Ensure excellent customer service is provided. Ensure excellent service standards respond efficiently to customer inquiries and maintain high customer satisfaction.* Documentation is essential.**QUALIFICATIONS** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Minimum of one-year experience (preferably in the wholesale home furnishings industry).* Excellent verbal and writing skills. Must be organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented, with good sales and customer service skills.* Must have word-processing computer experience.* Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively.* Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; one year related experience. Transferable customer service and sales skills, interior Design, design, creative arts, or home furnishings industry experience/knowledge.**More about CONRAD:****CONRAD** is a rapidly growing employer with a dynamic and diversified work culture. We offer the opportunity to excel in the interior design and sales fields, working with a very high quality, unique and specialized product. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package and promote ongoing career and personal development. We maintain an appropriately casual atmosphere. We are easy to locate in the sunny Bayview district.We invite you to visit our website at !Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Holly Hunt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.Compensation range for this role is $28.00 - $30.00. Relevant salary considerations will include candidate qualifications and experience, other business/organizational needs and market factors . You may also be eligible to receive a geographic premium, annual discretionary incentive and equity awards which are subject to the rules governing these programs. The company offers a full spectrum of benefits including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates.This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers\[e-mail].