New Balance - Customer Service Specialist - Warrington

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

New Balance are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Customer Service Team based in Warrington (UK). The role will support the team for one of our key accounts, The Fraser’s Group, in providing an exceptional service.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Providing exceptional service and managing the order book for one of our key customers, the Frasers Group.

• Placing forward orders in line with monthly order cut off.

• Maximise order book conversion by collaborating with Sales, Finance, Logistics, and the Frasers Group.

• Attend scheduled Account Manager meetings with sales reps to ensure a full orderbook review.

• Monthly visits to the customers headquarters.

• Reconciles to be actioned and communicated to the customer.

• Ensure that the order book is dated and aligned to key product launches and intros as well as customer required delivery dates.

• Manage the customer Orderbook Tracker, ensuring stock is arriving in time to meet the customers requests, and communicating any possible delays accordingly.

• Adhere to Action Orderbook Cleanse and Housekeeping monthly ensuring all deadlines issued by the team are implemented.

• Order books sent weekly to customers and Account Managers where required.

• Ensure all worksheets, VAS and booking requirements are met and deadlines adhered to.

• Ensure cancellations are processed in line with EMEA policies.

• Ensure that minimum standards are met in all aspects of the role and procedures are followed correctly.

• Take ownership of your personal objectives and development.

• Communicate effectively with all members of the team and the wider business, raising any issues outside your remit to the appropriate department.

• Work within the Data Protection policy to ensure that we are meeting our obligations.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS

• Experience in a similar business to business role or industry as a customer service specialist managing key accounts at a high level.

• IT literate – this is key as a result of the level of data used through the customer portals and Orderbook Trackers. Microsoft Excel skills are essential – including V-lookups, Pivot Tables and Formulas.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Clear and concise communicator

• Good relationship builder with internal and external customers

• Strong organisation & Time Management skills

• Strong numeracy and literacy skills

• Strong problem-solving ability

• Pro-active, ability to work as part of a team or alone

• Works well under pressure and strict deadlines

• Willing to travel when the business requires. 

BENEFITS:

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

• Private Medical Insurance

• Dental Scheme

• Pension Scheme

• Flexible Working Hours (07:00 – 10:00 start, 15:00 -18:00 finish)

• Hybrid working (3 days on-site)

• 25 days Annual Leave per year

• Life Insurance

• On Site Gym

• Employee Discount

• Flexibility to Work from Anywhere for four weeks per year

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment.  We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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