Customer Service Representative at Target

Solon, Ohio, United States

Target Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Flooring, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); AA or BA degree preferred
  • Minimum of three years of customer contact experience
  • Ability to resolve complex or unusual requests and problems
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional departments
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, work instructions and software manuals
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Ability to manage multiple accounts/tasks at any given time
  • Excellent attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Resolve customer inquiries, including but not limited to order status, product information, order processing, account status, sales programs, and product line knowledge
  • Process all customer orders received by EDI, telephone, fax, email and mail for Tarkett through order entry system (SAP) efficiently and error free
  • Review delivery due list for all customer orders in all plants to align with delivery requests
  • Collaborate with cross functional team members including Executive Sales Manager, Field Sales Representative, Marketing and Production as to customer order status
  • Answer customer inquiries via fax, phone, email and mail
  • Check stock and provide availability dates to customers
  • Provide freight quotes once processed through the Logistics Department
  • Ship samples as required by customers for product specials
  • Collaborate with other departments such as billing, credit, freight and transportation to solve customer inquiries
  • Locate out-of-stock material for customers, when required, from other distributors
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer Service
Order Processing
SAP
EDI
Product Knowledge
Inquiry Resolution

Target

Retailer offering diverse consumer goods

About Target

Target Corporation is a retail company that offers a wide range of products, including clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries, through nearly 2,000 stores and an online platform. Its "Design For All" philosophy allows it to provide high-quality, affordable products that cater to diverse customer needs. Target differentiates itself from competitors with its owned brands and the Target Circle loyalty program, which enhances customer engagement. The company's goal is to support sustainability and community initiatives by giving back 5% of its profits to local communities.

Minneapolis, MinnesotaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

Risks

Increased competition from online-only retailers like Amazon threatens Target's market share.
Rising labor costs due to new minimum wage laws could impact profit margins.
Supply chain vulnerabilities from geopolitical tensions may affect inventory and pricing strategies.

Differentiation

Target's 'Design For All' philosophy offers unique, high-quality products at affordable prices.
The Target Circle loyalty program enhances customer engagement and shopping experience.
Target's commitment to sustainability and community support sets it apart from competitors.

Upsides

Experiential retail and 'retailtainment' strategies can boost customer engagement and foot traffic.
Augmented reality integration offers immersive shopping experiences showcasing Target's unique designs.
Omnichannel retail strategies enhance customer experience by integrating online and offline shopping.

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