Customer Success Specialist
Interface is a global flooring solutions company and sustainability leader, offering an integrated portfolio of carpet tile and resilient flooring products that includes Interface carpet tile and LVT, nora rubber flooring, and FLOR premium area rugs for commercial and residential spaces. Made with purpose and without compromise, Interface flooring brings more sophisticated design, more performance, more innovation, and more climate progress to interior spaces. A decades-long pioneer in sustainability, Interface remains "all in" on becoming a restorative business. Today, the company is focusing on carbon reductions, not offsets, as it works toward achieving its verified science-based targets by 2030 and its goal to become a carbon negative enterprise by 2040.
Position summary : The Customer Success Specialist will provide proactive customer service to internal and external customers. The individual is responsible for order management and steady communication to ensure customer satisfaction for prompt and accurate delivery of products. This individual will serve as a liaison to the Customer and the cross-functional departments within Interface, providing quick resolution and efficiency if an issue occurs.
Educational requirements :
- High School Diploma
- College Degree preferred
Skills and Experience :
Minimum of two years of experience in Customer Service or PlanningAble to create a positive customer experience, both internally and externallySkilled at maintaining self-control in difficult situations and dealing with individuals in an uplifting mannerAbility to be a quick thinker, research and troubleshootExcellent communication skills; success with providing solutions where the desired end result is successfully metStrong computer literacy with Microsoft applications and knowledge of ERP and CRM systemsAble to work in a team-based environment and manage projects from conception to completionDemonstrate success in working under pressure and handling multiple tasks / prioritiesEssential Duties :
Manage the order process flow; work to solve, avoid, or minimize customer delaysContinuous review and follow-up of reports to identify potential delays on ordersTimely and daily communication via phone and email; through follow-up on all internal and external requestsMonitor Planned Promise Dates versus Customer Requested Dates to proactively work on solutions prior to contactingLiaison of the Customer to Manufacturing for order improvements, changes, cancellations, and updatesAuthorize shipping of orders by verifying allocation quantity, special instructions, ship to address, customer financial services, purchase order information and carrier selectionManage Customer's request with Supply Chain, Financial Service, and external freight carriers to ensure steady communication and prompt delivery; work to resolve any issues preemptivelyCollaborate with fellow Customer Success colleagues to share best practicesParticipate and support company initiativesMaintain housekeeping; comply with safety rules and environmental regulationsBe aware of the departmental Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)Perform Other duties as assigned by managementAdditional Duties Required for International Customer Success Only :
Provide Proforma invoices including all export chargesObtain export freight rates and arrange for export shipmentsSubmit required documents for customers to obtain permits and arrange product inspections by local governmentProvide all export documents for each shipmentAid Domestic Customer Care Professionals or Domestic orders for exportAdditional Duties Required for Government Customer Success Only :
Provide quotes to GSA customers on contract itemsBe familiar with current Government contact product, pricing, and policiesProvide proper coding on government orders for reporting purposes and payment of administrative feesDevelop extensive knowledge of products and sample availabilityTrack and confirm deliveryAdditional Duties Required for Hospitality Customer Success Only :
Enter in Hospitality orders into JDE and cross-reference to see if available in CRMUnderstand Customer's purchase order requirements and potential delivery limitationsDetailed management of each order; work with Customer and Interface departments to ensure timely and accurate deliveryPhysical demands : Frequent keyboarding
Work environment : Office environment
