Customer Relations Specialist, Full-time, Kitchener

  • Kitchener
  • Flanagan Foodservice

Flanagan Foodservice is the largest independent Canadian Foodservice distributor in Canada. We provide customized Foodservice delivery to a varied portfolio of clients; from restaurants to schools, hospitals, and retirement homes, we deliver the best quality ingredients to ensure Canadians have an amazing food experience wherever they dine tonight!

We meet our customers' unique needs by delivering superior service, value, and flexibility. This mission is made possible by attracting the best talent in the industry and treating our employees like family. Proudly named one of Canada's Best Managed for 9th year in a row!

What We Offer :

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Pension and RRSP plans
  • Profit Sharing Program
  • Comprehensive Flexible Benefits
  • Paid Personal Days and Your Birthday!
  • Annual Health & Wellness Benefit
  • Family-oriented culture

THE ROLE : You are an energetic and highly organized service professional with a passion for providing service excellence. You excel at customer relations and can be counted on to support everyone around you. You approach what you do with high attention to detail and take care at every step. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working in partnership with a diverse team of people to deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Your key accountabilities will include but are not limited to:

  • A variety of customer service duties including calling customers and keying orders;
  • Supporting Territory Managers in their pursuits of service excellence for our business;
  • Running various computer reports, and maintaining spreadsheets;
  • Demonstrating a constant willingness to ensure customer satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Possess a high level of professionalism and dedicated to customer service. Proven ability to build good working relationships with internal and external clients and business partners;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Strong organization, time management and decision making skills; ability to manage multiple tasks while prioritizing and managing tight deadlines;
  • Proficient in Excel and Word;
  • Ability to work in a team environment as well as under mínimal supervision; must be comfortable problem solving and handling challenging situations in a professional demeanor;
  • Must have a flexible schedule as this position includes working weekends and Statutory Holidays.

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