Customer Experience Associate in Springfield, Missouri at SGC Foodservice

Customer Experience Associate

Restaurant Marketplace, an SGC Foodservice Partner

Springfield, Missouri

Restaurant Marketplace is a unique, family-owned, independent foodservice supplier located at 2140 W. Grand Street, Suite A, Springfield, MO. We are a one-stop shop for foodservice equipment, supplies, products, and ideas, serving a broad range of customers throughout the Midwest.

If you're not a “corporate type” and prefer an environment where you're trusted to do your job, make a difference, and be recognized for your contributions, you may be a great fit for our team.

SGC Foodservice and its affiliates have a long history of serving customers, dating back to 1865. Today, we offer more than 20,000 products to foodservice customers throughout Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Tennessee, and Mississippi.

Position Summary

We are seeking a friendly, dependable, and customer-focused Customer Experience Associate to join our team in a full-time capacity.

The Customer Experience Associate is responsible for creating a positive experience for every customer who visits or contacts Restaurant Marketplace. This position interacts directly with customers, answers questions, recommends products and services, processes purchases, and helps resolve customer concerns

The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, can learn product information quickly, communicates clearly, and takes pride in providing helpful, knowledgeable service.

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status and applicable plan requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet customers promptly and warmly when they enter the facility.
• Create a welcoming, helpful, and positive customer experience.
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries in person, by telephone, and by email.
• Assist customers with product selection by identifying their needs and recommending appropriate products or services.
• Explain product features, benefits, and applications clearly and simply.
• Demonstrate products and explain their proper use when appropriate.
• Operate the point-of-sale system and assist customers with checkout.
• Answer customer questions and resolve concerns in a calm, professional manner.
• Maintain current knowledge of company products, services, policies, and procedures.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers by using professional, solution-oriented communication.
• Anticipate customer needs and identify opportunities to provide additional assistance or product recommendations.
• Document customer interactions and communicate relevant information to appropriate team members when necessary.
• Follow company health, safety, and facility policies.
• Participate in training and other learning opportunities provided by the organization.
• Work cooperatively with customers, coworkers, and management to resolve issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Friendly, approachable, and welcoming personality.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to explain products, services, and processes clearly and simply.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and courteous in stressful situations.
• Willingness to learn the company's products, services, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work cooperatively with customers, coworkers, and management.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and/or point-of-sale systems is helpful.
• Previous customer service, retail, sales, or foodservice experience is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits program.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan

How to Apply

No phone inquiries, please. Resumes will only be accepted through the application deadline. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Restaurant Marketplace and SGC Foodservice support a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment substance abuse testing and a background check will be conducted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SGC Foodservice and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.