Company Overview:
With an uncompromising commitment to British manufacturing, Soane Britain’s mission is to design and make enduring and life-enhancing furniture, lighting, fabrics and wallpapers through collaborations with a network of the finest craftspeople in Britain. Soane combines responsibly sourced, high-quality materials and superb workmanship to ensure our designs endure for generations.
Our talented team is based in offices and workshops in Leicester and the West Country and showrooms in London and New York. For more information, please visit
www.soane.com or join our social media platforms Pinterest and Instagram.
Job Overview:
We are seeking applicants for an entry level role in our customer service team, based in Leicester. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate brilliant customer service skills combined with attention to detail and the ability to work in a team. In return we offer an opportunity to work with the world’s top interior designers in a fast-growing business with a mission to promote British manufacturing and craftsmanship.
We welcome applications from candidates open to flexible working hours to support our North American team.
Purpose of the Position:
Working within a fast-paced team, you will provide fundamental administrative support to the Sales Operations and Client Development teams. Previous experience in an operational capacity within a relevant industry will prove to be a great asset.
You will work collaboratively with the Manufacturing and Logistics team to ensure the execution of a seamless client experience. Using your product knowledge and training, you will be responsible for providing clients with information and customer support for Soane furniture and lighting orders, all made to our clients’ individual specifications. As you grow in experience, you will also be providing clients with orders and invoices. On the rare occasion any issues may arise, you will be responsible for sourcing information and providing positive resolutions for our clients.
The high quality of our workmanship and complex Manufacturing skills involved require strong attention to detail, both verbal and written, and an in-depth understanding of Soane’s designs, clients and client expectations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Act as a point of contact for clients, responding to customer service enquiries via email and phone in a professional and friendly manner.
Liaise with Manufacturing and Product teams to confirm lead times and resolve client product queries.
Provide accurate product, pricing, and order information to support clients and ensure a positive customer experience
Prepare standard product quotations for client orders and clearly communicate options, costs, and timelines.
Liaise with logistics & manufacturing to create accurate shipping quotations for customer orders.
Monitor and follow up on outstanding proforma invoices to support timely order fulfilment
Record aftercare information, client feedback, and follow-up actions accurately for the business
Soane Britain is an equal opportunity business taking into account the diversity within our team, customers and .s Wupep blierliseve that everyone should be treated equally,
regardless of their religion, beliefs, age, gender, race, disability or sexual orie. nStoaatnioen promotes a positive safety culture which is characterised by communication, mutual
collaboration and active participation to create a safe and healthy working environ ment.
Update the Order Status Tracker on a weekly basis
Maintain and update internal team manuals to ensure processes and best practices are clearly documented
Assist the wider team with additional duties or ad-hoc projects as required
Qualifications for the Position:
At least one year of relevant customer service experience, ideally interior design or product design sector
Competent using Microsoft packages
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organised and detailed-oriented with the ability to multi-task
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester LE4 8AS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What is your salary expectation for this role?
Experience:
- Microsoft Package: 2 years (required)
- Administrative: 2 years (required)
- Relevant industry: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
