Palmerston North - Gilmours
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Customer Service Representative Gilmours Central is a New Zealand owned and operated wholesale food supplier. As a growing business with evolving needs, we are looking to add an enthusiastic individual to our established team to help serve our customers both in-store and through our delivery service. We are searching for a dependable and dedicated team member to join our Customer Service and Front End teams, someone who can effectively represent us to our valued customers. The Role: * The roster: 32 hours per week. Tuesday to Friday (9:30am to 6pm) * Be a key point of contact for our customers, ensuring they receive prompt, efficient, and friendly service * Work closely with various departments to maintain service standards and resolve issues * Manage customer enquiries, claims and concerns through systems like Salesforce * Support store operations, including handling National Accounts and coordinating orders * Load and update customer data, manage credits/returns, and ensure clean front-of-house areas * Provide cover on checkouts and direct the inbound calls to the reception to the appropriate personnel * Collaborate with departments such as sales, transport and service to meet customer needs What's in it for you: * Be actively involved in the growth and customer-facing operations of a leading wholesale store * Join a supportive and knowledgeable team committed to service excellence * A role that provides variety, challenge, and opportunities to build new skills * Exposure to national account management, customer relationship systems, and cross-functional operations * Ongoing development and career progression opportunities within a wider store network What are we looking for: * Excellent communication and problem-solving skills * Strong attention to detail and ability to work with figures * Experience in a wholesale or grocery environment preferred * Able to handle enquiries professionally and multitask in a busy environment * Strong computer literacy skills * Must be eligible to work in New Zealand About Gilmours & Foodstuffs: You know Gilmours, Four Square, New World, and PAK'n'SAVE right? That's Foodstuffs! We are one of NZ's biggest companies, you just don't know it, because in true Kiwi style – we are humble about it (apart from right now maybe)! Join one of our stores and you open the door to endless opportunities!