Job Details
**Company Overview**
Richelieu is a North American market leader in the distribution, importation, and manufacturing of specialty hardware and complementary products for the kitchen and bath, storage and closet, home office, and commercial environments. Our extensive customer base includes cabinetmakers, furniture and kitchen manufacturers, residential and commercial woodworkers, kitchen and bath dealers, contractors, designers, architects, and renovation superstores. With over 130,000 product offerings, 106 locations, and a state-of-the-art field force that passionately serves over 90,000 customers, Richelieu continues to stand in the forefront of a dynamic and ever-changing industry.
With 54 years of successful business since our humble beginnings in 1968, we understand the significance of a strong set of Core Values. Richelieu stands behind these **Five Core Values** and serve as the guiding principles of everything we do: *Customer Focus, Innovation, Performance, Respect/Integrity/Ethics,* and *Ownership*.
These values provide 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.
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**Key Responsibilities**
As a critical and meaningful role within the Richelieu organization, the Customer Service Representative is primarily responsible for providing customer service support to the organization by obtaining, analyzing, and verifying the accuracy of order information in a timely manner. This position is also responsible for ensuring that excellent standards of service and high levels of customer satisfaction are maintained.
* 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 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
* Restock the showroom and perform cycle counts as required
**What We Are Looking For**
* 1 - 2 years of experience in a similar position is optimal
* Building Materials industry experience a plus
* Developed customer service, problem-solving, and project management skills
* Team-oriented, shows initiative
* Strong sense of drive and creativity
* Proficient with Word and Excel
* AS400 experience a plus
* High School graduate, some college courses preferred
* Ability to lift 50 lbs.
**Compensation and Benefits**
* Competitive market-based hourly rate
* Group insurance program (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan plus employer contribution
* 401(K)
* Paid vacation and holidays