Customer Service Representative - PS Label Printing Experience

Description

Summary

Brook + Whittle, one of the fastest-growing, sustainable, printing solutions companies, is currently seeking a full-time Customer Service Representative. The position will be responsible for managing a portfolio of key customer accounts and building rapport through effective brand/ product communication to deliver on the customer’s printed packaging needs. Pressure sensitive (PS) printing experience is required for this position.

This is a unique opportunity for a self-motivated candidate who is eager to learn, has experience working in a customer-focused role working with PS labels, and possesses strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Ideal candidates will be proactive, detail-oriented and adept at managing high-level customer relationships while delivering topnotch service.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must possess a positive attitude, ability to work independently, support for teammates and leadership qualities that exemplify the Brook & Whittle model for excellent customer service
• Acts as an effective liaison between Customer, Sales, Graphics, Manufacturing, Vendors and Management to ensure customer expectations are clear throughout the organization
• Primary contact providing assistance to customers via phone, e-mail, webinar and occasional site visits.
• Daily communication with customers regarding projects, open orders, timelines, deliverables and all other customer service-related topics
• Processes orders and sends acknowledgments to clients, confirming job details, pricing and shipping dates.
• Facilitates customer project meetings with cross-functional departments in attendance to provide a quality product which meets/exceeds customer expectations.
• Interaction with the Art Department for customer artwork preparation
• Arranges color samples and job documents to support the manufacturing workflow
• Monitors open orders and proactively communicates about anticipated delays and any additional information as needed to support the client
• Tracks shipped orders and forwards copies of BOL, Packing slip and COA documentation to customer upon completion of shipment.
• Confers with production, shipping, warehouse to expedite or trace missing or delayed shipments.
• Maintains information for customer profiles (account preferences), item specifications and all documents associated with account programs.
• Receives customer complaints and coordinates product return/complaint resolution with Quality Department.
• Participates in various training seminars, meetings and activities to ensure quality of daily service and to improve customer satisfaction and business performance.
• Prepares and maintains various reports as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree strongly preferred
• 2+ years of experience in PS printing, manufacturing or relatable business environment required
• 2+ years of experience managing client accounts and personal relationships preferred
• Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English is required
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Previous experience or understanding of flexible packaging products is preferred.

Competencies

• Customer focused
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving aptitude
• Ability to comprehend and explain technical product / service information

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Position is fast paced and operates in a clerical, office setting, routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.
• This is largely a sedentary role with some filing required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Individuals may need to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrated excellence may result in hybrid work from home arrangements.

Work Hours

• 8:00am – 4:30pm or 8:30am – 5:00pm

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Company Paid Benefits:

• 10 paid holidays
• Starting 2 weeks' vacation at an accrued rate
• Paid sick/personal days
• Telemedicine*
• Life insurance*
• Long term disability insurance*
• Employee assistance program (EAP)*

Company Offered Benefits:

• Dental*
• Vision*
• 401(k) – first of the month after 90 days of employment – auto-enroll at 3%
• Short term disability*
• Voluntary life insurance*
• Flexible spending account – health care and/or dependent care*
• Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and accident insurance*

Company Subsidized Benefits:

• Medical*

* Benefit will be available on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment

** Benefit will be available after 90 days of employment

About Us:

About Us: Brook & Whittle Ltd. is one of North America’s leading Sustainable Labeling Solutions providers, producing pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging for many of the nation’s leading brands. The company serves multiple consumer markets, including Personal Care, Beverage, Food, Nutraceuticals, Wine & Spirits, and Household Chemicals. The company’s rapid growth can be attributed to its world-class staff of employees and its commitment to sustainability, print innovation, and the latest technological advancements. Wouldn’t it be cool to go into a store, pick up a product and say “we make that label!”

Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical, and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We celebrate our diverse workforce and reward good performance through our recognition program, advancement opportunities, and our compensation structure.

We believe people are our greatest asset. Thus, we highly value individuals of strong character with drive, ambition and creativity. Relationships are our cornerstone whether it be clients, vendors or co-workers. We are the best at what we do and are looking for an exceptional individual to join our growing organization.

AAP/EEO Statement

Brook & Whittle LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brook & Whittle complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Brook & Whittle expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brook & Whittle LTD’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction.