Customer Service Representative - Landscape Supply Store
Oakland, CA
Landscape Supply Store – Customer Service /
Full-Time /
On-site
The Position
We are seeking a dependable and service-oriented Inside Customer Service Representative to join our team in our busy landscape supply store. This position plays a key role in supporting daily operations by assisting customers in person, over the phone, and through email. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced retail environment.
Success in this position requires the ability to learn about landscaping materials, such as soil, rock, mulch, hardscape installation and irrigation supplies, and to clearly communicate that information to customers to support their purchasing decisions. As the first point of contact for many of our customers, this role requires professionalism, accuracy, and a commitment to delivering an excellent customer experience. If you are organized, adaptable, and dedicated to quality service, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Be Doing
- Use our point-of-sale software (Epicor BizTrack) to enter orders, take payments, and have a strong attention to detail to make sure everything is accurate.
- Answer incoming calls with a positive, professional tone, and make sure every customer feels taken care of.
- Walk customers through their orders, helping them select the right products for their job.
- Scheduling deliveries
- Walk customers through every step of the sales process, ensuring they are succeeding whether they are selling bulk material for pick up, to building detailed quotes for an entire backyard re-design.
- Learning about the products and services we offer, and able to provide useful information to our customers, including the following product lines: Hardscapes, Sod, Artificial Turf, Irrigation & Drainage,
- Restock shelving and maintain a presentable store appearance.
Requirements
- At least 18 and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
- You’re a great communicator—both in-person, on the phone, and through written communication—and you genuinely enjoy helping people.
- Proficient with computers, and basic software applications (such as our point-of-sale software and Google Office Suite)
- Proficient with basic math and geometry calculations, and comfortable converting between units of measure, as well as calculating volume, area, and other product-related measurements.
- Detail-oriented and reliable. You double-check your work and show up on time, every time.
- Self-motivated and can take initiative without needing constant direction.
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally and comfortable working on your feet all day in a busy retail setting.
- Works well in a fast-paced team environment and can switch gears easily, while still delivering top-notch service
$22 - $24 an hour
Range dependent on skill and experience.
