
Customer Service Support Specialist
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: New Haven • Connecticut • United States
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About the role
- Provide guidance and support to customers within assigned territories and assist outside assigned territories as needed.
- Research and respond to inquiries related to pricing, order status, product availability, and shipping details.
- Process Customer Complaint Forms (CCFs) and Return Goods Authorizations (RGAs) within 24 hours of receipt to ensure replacement product is shipped within five days.
- Resolve all Delivery Order Number (DON) inquiries related to customer orders in accordance with the five‑day resolution policy.
- Review and utilize customer‑specific information as required.
- Exercise sound judgment to balance customer satisfaction with company policies and procedures.
- Continuously evaluate processes and identify opportunities for improvement to enhance customer experience, as measured by Net Promoter Score (NPS).
- Ensure compliance with all corporate policies and departmental procedures.
- Utilize the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system as applicable.
- Maintain current knowledge of products and participate in required product training and customer service development sessions.
- Collaborate with team members, including order processors, to reduce RGAs and credits caused by internal errors.
- Demonstrate high standards of professionalism at all times, including adherence to the Code of Conduct.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5+ years of customer service experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent work experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent written communication skills, including spelling and grammar, due to a high volume of email and chat correspondence.
- Proven ability to deliver outstanding customer experience through consistent engagement, subject matter expertise, and operational excellence.
- Strong computer proficiency, including Outlook, Excel, and Word; experience with JDE is a plus.
- Team‑oriented professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, diverse environment while managing multiple applications simultaneously.
Benefits
- Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and matching 401k.
- Generous holiday schedule and paid time off to refresh and recharge.
- Employee pricing on our products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
customer serviceanalytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailoperational excellence
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillswritten communicationprofessionalismteam-oriented
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree