Seasonal Phone Representative (Flexible hours) WE WELCOME COLLEGE STUDENTS!!

Description: Hickory Farms, LLC is a leading retailer of food gifts and specialty foods available online, in catalogs, in leading mass merchants, supermarkets, and seasonal retail shopping locations in the US and Canada. In business since 1951, we are driven to be the best retailer in the food gifting space. The company is privately held with more than $100 million in revenue and less than 100... employees. Our corporate headquarters are in downtown Chicago, IL. We also have offices in Joliet, IL, Richmond, CA, and Toronto, Canada. This role will run from mid-November to the end of December (Fully Remote). Hickory Farms has entered the Business Gifting channel in a big way. We are building out our technology and internal sales support team to grow our Corporate Sales Business. We know our products are loved by many, and we want to bring our offerings into the workplace as gifts to employees and clients for holidays, birthdays, incentives, and any other milestone that a food gift basket will help celebrate and honor. You will be working with our Corporate Sales and Service Team. This position works as part of the customer service team and is responsible for handling inbound calls as well as keying in orders received from various sources (email or phone). You will handle large amounts of sensitive information which will require a great level of concentration and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will possess a typing speed of 40+ words per minute, as well as excellent grammar and punctuation skills. You will also be required to perform other related tasks that might involve communication with customers and other internal team members. This position will report to the Customer Service and Operations Manager. Our Values lead the way. They are: The customer is our focus. Integrity and respect. We own it. Everyone has a place at the table. We embrace change. We savor the journey together. Requirements: Essential Duties and Responsibilities - include but are not limited to the following: • Assist the Business Gifting department in reaching their yearly productivity and sales goals • Handle inbound/outbound calls • Data entry of orders received by phone and email • Handle customer emails • Format, complete, and upload large-order Excel files into our system • Perform routine quality checks to ensure accuracy • Communicate effectively with customers to discuss order details • Perform escalations and use a proactive approach • Other related tasks as assigned by management Educational and/or Work Experience Qualifications: • Associate's Degree (obtained or in process) or relevant work experience • 1+ years of data entry or related work experience • Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook • Detail-oriented and self-motivated with strong initiative and creative problem-solving skills • Excellent Customer Service skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Experience working in a professional setting CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS Results-oriented. The successful candidate has demonstrated personal accountability and is willing to wear multiple hats to get results. Outstanding communication skills. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills. A high-energy team player. This key contributor demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently to achieve desired and meaningful outcomes. This role does require high-speed internet connectivity and your own laptop. ADDITIONAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS The successful candidate will have a high degree of integrity and honesty, supporting a values-driven culture. They will aggressively share information and embrace the opportunity to overcome challenges, bringing out the best in themselves as well as the team when faced with obstacles. The individual will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization. They will be decisive yet can be flexible and adaptable as the situation warrants. Due to the highly seasonal nature of our gifting business, this role requires a high degree of commitment and energy during the winter holiday season. Hickory Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need Apply Job!