Job Overview:

The Customer Support Specialist position focuses on retaining and servicing the largest and most strategic accounts while maintaining data accuracy in business software. The Client Support Specialist represents the client within cross-functional teams. This position is responsible for ensuring data accuracy and customer satisfaction within the account portfolio related to item maintenance, promotional, new item process, and pricing execution. Maintain strong professional relationships with customers. Provide communication and analytical data for internal Analysts, Sales, and customers. Execute and prioritize sales and customer needs. Work with Account Managers, Inventory Planning, Supplier Relationship, Operations, and Transportation departments to deliver an optimal customer experience.

Job Responsibilities:

·         Responsible for reviewing data for integrity and accuracy before the hand-off for any system inputs. This role would act as the primary audit point for Planned Demand quantities, allocations, and special event data.

·         Courteously and promptly resolve customer questions and problems or properly refer them to appropriate personnel.

·         Executes the administration of customer-required systems, including pricing, promotions, and general item maintenance.

·         Maintains customer-specific national and regional custom discount files within UNFI and Customer-based systems.

·         Execute and coordinate with internal departments on promotion and new item processes for assigned accounts.

·         Review and coordinate with Account Managers on new store opening accounts within the UNFI business systems to ensure proper attributes and price structure are activated on each account.

·         Provide clear and thorough communication with the Inventory Planning, Routing, and Operation departments to communicate impending large purchases on opening store orders, refill orders, or special orders, including any special delivery requests.

·         Acquire new store deal sheets within the established company guidelines.

·         Manage the administration of discontinued products and pack size changes with the customer.

·         Generate system reports as required by the customer (sales, inventory, performance).

·         Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/ Certifications:

·         Associates’ degree in Business Management or a related field or equivalent experience.

Experience:

·         3-5 years’ customer experience and account management experience is required

·         Experience prioritizing and/or managing time, projects, records, etc.

·         Must have experience servicing high-profile accounts and the practices and procedures specific to the required tasks.

·         Analytical background in consumer-packaged goods distribution and/or category management preferred

·         Proficiency in analytics and reporting

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities

·         Product knowledge and industry terms related to UNFI required.

·         Knowledge of all company business systems

·         Knowledge of customer experience systems and tools

·         Knowledge of policies and processes specific to customer experience functions

·         Ability to accurately perform system discounting and price quoting

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. SharePoint and ASAP skills are preferred.

·         High level of business acumen relative to key account management and sales.

·         Able to develop and maintain effective, positive internal/external working relationships with a diverse group of individuals.

·         Comfortable in an open, dynamic and collaborative work environment.

·         Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task. Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.

·         Proven customer service standards.

·         Able to resolve issues appropriately and in a timely manner.

·         Ability to lead and motivate other team members

·         Good decision-making skills.

Work Environment:

Remote Role:

·       This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.

Physical Environment/Demands:

Office Roles:

·         Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

·         Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.

·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  

·         Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.

·         Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.