Customer Service Specialist II (Bilingual: French/English) at Brooks Running

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Brooks Running Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Sporting Goods, Apparel, RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • Fluency in both French and English

Responsibilities

  • Accurate entry and tracking of customer orders and resulting follow-up and communication with customers
  • Respond to reps/accounts within 24 hours of initial inquiry and interact with customers in a professional, friendly, helpful manner
  • Ensure futures orders are shipped timely and accurately
  • Place fill in orders as well as provide information on inventory availability to accounts and sales reps
  • Issue RA numbers and defective credits as needed
  • Communicate an account’s shipping and packing requirements to the warehouse
  • Proactively communicate with Sales Management regarding large order cancellations
  • Log specified topics into Salesforce tool to ensure consistent communication between departments
  • Maintain customer database, answer inquiries/troubleshoot
  • Communicate changes for an account to the appropriate party(s); i.e., billing or shipping address as changed, new phone number, or email address
  • Provide accounts/consumers with information on our apparel and footwear lines, and be able to help a customer determine which product is best for them
  • Maintain an organized and up-to-date filing system for accounts, orders, and correspondence that can be easily accessed by others when needed
  • Work with Credit to resolve invoicing issues, filling out credit memos/debit memos as needed
  • Direct to Consumer Support in daily queue responsibilities, including answering phone calls, chat messages, and emails from consumers, and social media messages linked to our Customer Relationship Manager (Zendesk) in both English and French
  • Respond to customer inquiries outside of our Customer Relationship Manager, such as physical mail and voicemails forwarded by the front desk or colleagues in both English and French
  • Participate in the creation of customer-facing content for our Zendesk Helpdesk to be displayed on the customer service section of the website
  • Participate in the investigation of fraud orders and returns in collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Serve as an escalation point for loss or damage claims, replacement or

Skills

French
English
Customer Service
Order Processing
Order Tracking
Retail Support
Product Explanation
Relationship Building

Brooks Running

High-performance running shoes and apparel

About Brooks Running

Brooks Running designs and sells high-performance running shoes and apparel for men and women. Their product range includes shoes for road running, trail running, treadmill workouts, and racing, as well as a variety of athletic apparel like shorts, tops, and outerwear. Brooks primarily targets fitness enthusiasts, professional athletes, and casual runners who value quality and performance. The company stands out from competitors like Nike and Adidas by emphasizing sustainability and innovation, with initiatives such as a LEED-certified headquarters and energy conservation efforts. Brooks aims to provide top-notch athletic gear while promoting environmentally friendly practices.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters
1914Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
PPO and high deductible health plan options
Life insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
10 paid holidays + your birthday
Parental leave

Risks

CEO transition in April 2024 may lead to strategic shifts or disruptions.
Departure of key engineering talent could impact innovation in foam technology.
Significant investment in Seattle expansion could strain resources if not managed well.

Differentiation

Brooks Running focuses on high-performance running shoes and apparel for diverse activities.
The company emphasizes sustainability with LEED-certified headquarters and conservation goals.
Brooks Running offers personalized marketing and direct-to-consumer sales strategies.

Upsides

Collaboration with runDisney could attract Disney fans and boost brand visibility.
Partnership with NOW® Sports enhances credibility among elite athletes through 2024.
Expansion in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood indicates commitment to growth and innovation.

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