Sales Support Specialist, Hospitality

Waterworks; Danbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus opportunity

Job summary

Waterworks is seeking a Client Support Specialist, Hospitality/Multi Unit, to partner with sales and leadership to maximize profitability through effective order management and superior client service. This hybrid role requires onsite presence at the Danbury, CT office at least 3 days per week.

The candidate should be organized, customer-centric, and comfortable in a fast-paced luxury environment, with 3+ years in administrative or project management and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years administrative or project management experience.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Great communications skills, verbal and written.
• Tech savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Travel required up to 10% of the time to client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer-centric service and manage orders for internal and external customers.
• Own order management from pre-order to delivery.
• Support sales by handling samples, inventory, shipments, and refunds as needed.
• Assist with quotes, orders, samples, and payments to drive revenue.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Waterworks

When you see the world’s most inspiring homes and hotels, you invariably find Waterworks in the mix. For over 40 years, our designs have elevated the bath and kitchen experience, with exquisite fittings, fixtures, hardware and more. We strive to be participants in exceptional design moments not just through our products, but through how our company name shows up in the world at large.

What We Provide

What gives us an edge over our competitors is our people. We work in a highly collaborative, creative environment that values each team member’s contributions to our mission. We empower our associates with extensive training, career growth opportunities, competitive salaries, bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, and 401k retirement savings plan. We offer a generous PTO program (vacation, personal and sick time) with additional perks like some summer half days and a volunteer day. The company observes at least 8 federal holidays throughout the calendar year plus a floating holiday that associates can use at their discretion.

The Role

The Client Support Specialist, Hospitality\Multi Unit will partner with the sales team and leaders to achieve maximum profitability through effective order management and solving client issues, while elevating service to a true luxury brand experience. The role will own the full order lifecycle from pre-order activities through shipment. Other responsibilities include preparation for client meetings, samples, inventory transfers, processing refunds, taking payment, etc. The right candidate will be highly organized, have a passion for design, a customer-centric approach to conducting day to day business, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, environment.

This is a hybrid role that requires onsite presence a minimum of 3 days per week at the Global Corporate Office in Danbury, CT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer-centric service and order management to internal & external customers
• Own order management process from pre-order through delivery
• Perform operational duties to support the sales channel as needed (samples, inventory transactions, send shipments; refunds)
• Support the channel’s sales efforts; quote/order entry; sample requests; processing and collecting payments
• Proactively manage all new and existing open orders by working with order contacts to ensure delivery of products/orders arrive at the right time at the right place
• Manage all communications between internal departments and external clients to ensure order accuracy, timely delivery and client satisfaction
• Partner with CMM, Client Services, and Technical Support Team to resolve client issues in timely manner and to client’s satisfaction
• Work with freight companies to track delivery of shipments and coordinate seamless deliveries to meet client’s expectations; making any necessary adjustments in accordance with the Freight Accommodations Guidelines
• Complete order notes to maintain consistent communication of order status
• Maintain requested delivery dates to meet client’s expectations and company guidelines
• Collect deposits or balance payments on orders; arranges balance due payment before shipment
• Facilitate the completion of signed terms and conditions
• Respond to client inquires in a timely and professional mannerAdhere to team guidelines and values
• Other duties or projects around order and project management as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years administrative or project management experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Great communications skills, verbal and written
• Tech savvy with proficiency in Microsoft office
• Driven to exceed goals and client expectations
• Art/Interior design or luxury retail/service experience preferred
• Travel required up to 10% of the time to client meetings

$53,000 - $58,000 a year

Generous bonus opportunity available!

Our Values

• Be Authentic:Engage in real conversations. Communicate honestly with respect and professionalism.
• Raise The Bar:Share ideas to uphold our standard of excellence. Never settle for less than the best.
• Own It:Be responsible for your results. Empower yourself and others to step forward and lead.
• Partner For Perfection:Collaborate with peers and teammates to deliver superior service to our clients.
• Love What You Do & Do What You Love: Generate excitement and enthusiasm for our brand and company.

Waterworks is committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate's experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Waterworks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.