Description
WHO ARE YOU? You have a desire to help your customers that goes beyond just making sure they find the answers they need. You value the relationships you build and always want to ensure that a customer’s experience is not only a positive one, but an enjoyable one too.
WHO ARE WE? We are passionate, lifelong learners, and creative thinkers working daily to develop culturally authentic language learning digital and print content for the K-20 education space.
WHAT IS THE ROLE ABOUT? As the gateway and front line concierge for our company, you will focus on providing stellar support to a wide range of clients, building relationships, educating customers on products and account navigation, researching best possible options, resolving client inquiries, and coordinating with internal specialists to ensure client satisfaction.
WHY IS THIS EXCITING? VHL is a growth organization and this newly added position will be an ambassador of the company while also being a key player in achieving our strategic goals. Each day will present new challenges and you will serve as the central point of contact for all things related to customer orders and returns, including supporting and working with other internal stakeholders such as Sales and Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Operations and Warehouse, and Technology.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:
- Work directly with customers (bookstores, schools, and students) by telephone and email
- Process customer purchase orders in timely manner
- Respond to, research, and resolve all customer and internal inquiries by telephone and email
YOU MUST HAVE (MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE)
- Bachelor’s degree minimum, OR associate's degree and 3-5 years industry experience
- Minimum of 2 years of Customer Service experience within an office or professional environment
- Solid general computer skills with programs such as Microsoft Office and Google Chrome
- Flexibility to accommodate seasonal and unpredictable changes in responsibilities
- Exceptional communication, active listening, organization, time-management and follow through skills
IDEAL IF YOU HAVE (PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE)
- Experience using Salesforce and/or Great Plains
- Excellent project management skills
- Experience with inventory management software
LOCATION - Hybrid Boston/Remote
This role is a Hybrid Boston, MA/remote work arrangement during the work week and requires two days of in-office time (Tues/Thurs). Our office is located at 500 Boylston Street, Boston, MA. Candidates must reside locally and within a reasonable distance to the office to be considered. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
Our benefits package includes life/health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), educational assistance, PTO, and paid holidays.
Vista Higher Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, and/or protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
We are passionate, innovative, lifelong learners, and creative thinkers working to develop culturally authentic language learning products for K-12 schools and universities. Our benefits package includes life/health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), educational assistance, commuter pass subsidies, generous employee referral bonuses, PTO and paid holidays.
Vista Higher Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, and/or protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: [email protected]
Links to OFCCP EEO POSTER & SUPPLEMENT:
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf