Service Operations Representative
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As a Service Operations Representative, you are the operational backbone ensuring our Mid-Market customers receive reliable, high-quality service post-implementation. This is a high-volume, phone-heavy role that requires constant availability to manage real-time calls with both customers and third-party haulers.
Beyond standard communication, you will take direct ownership of complex operational failures, negotiate same-day recoveries, and hold vendor partners strictly accountable to service agreements. Sitting at the intersection of logistics, account management, and vendor relations, you will drive high-stakes resolutions under pressure. If you are an assertive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, phone-centric environment and brings a data-driven approach to partner accountability, this role offers direct influence and organizational visibility.
Primary Duties (Percentage of Time)
- 35% - Complex Service Resolution Management
- Post-Implementation Focus: Manage and resolve all incoming service requests and operational issues that occur after the services are active for the Mid-Market customer base.
- Advanced Troubleshooting: Apply industry and process knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve issues, serving as a primary knowledge resource for complex, non-standard customer problems.
- 30% - Workflow and Quality Assurance
- Ticket Quality Control: Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and adheres to established best practices for long-term account health.
- Proactive Ticket Management: Monitor the 'Unassigned' Mid-Market queue and take immediate action to manage incoming volume, ensuring critical service requests are addressed promptly.
- Cross-Channel Communication: Respond promptly and expertly to internal communications regarding complex Mid-Market service issues.
- 15% - Service Standards and Metrics
- Process Integrity: Maintain current, expert knowledge of all service expectations and best practices for Mid-Market Customers.
- Knowledge: Maintain understanding of all relevant process changes, service updates, and new guidelines.
- 15% - Vendor Relations & Service Coordination
- External Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for external hauling partners, communicating customer needs, coordinating scheduling updates, and securing successful service adherence.
- Internal Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with internal Customer Success, Sales, and Operations teams to ensure vendors are correctly configured.
- Information Relay: Communicate critical hauling partner information and service changes to internal teams for consistent customer updates.
Organizational Relationship
- Reports To: Manager, Service Operations
- Direct Reports: None
- Interacts With: Customers, Hauling Partners, Account Management, Internal Operations Teams
Role Requirements & Experience
- Experience Level: 3–5+ years in service/logistics roles (e.g., Logistics, Supply Chain, Vendor Operations, B2B Account Management, Customer Service, or High-Volume Escalations).
- Role Focus: Delivering exceptional frontline customer support while driving backend operational execution and vendor accountability.
- Vendor & SLA Accountability: Proven experience managing third-party vendors and haulers, pushing for timely issue resolution, and enforcing strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Customer Service Experience
- High-Touch B2B Customer Support: Demonstrated track record of delivering high-touch, empathetic, solution-oriented customer service in high-volume B2B environments. Proven ability to de-escalate upset clients, maintain clear and transparent communication throughout long-resolution workflows, and consistently advocate for the customer’s needs.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
- Strategic & Tactical Execution: Strategic thinker with the ability to grasp tactical details. Proven ability to organize, manage multiple projects, and effectively prioritize conflicting assignments with minimal supervision.
- Analytical & Technical Aptitude: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze operational data/metrics to identify root causes of recurring failures. Comfortable navigating complex B2B software environments (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Zendesk, ERP systems).
Communication & Leadership
- Communication & Collaboration: Strong, dynamic verbal and written communication skills. Collaborate seamlessly across all functions of the organization.
- Influence & Conflict Resolution: Demonstrated success driving assertive solutions without direct authority, facilitating tough conversations, and managing conflicting priorities.
- Autonomy & Sound Judgment: Comfort with ambiguity; proven capability to act decisively and make timely decisions without having the whole picture.
Operational Realities
- Work Environment: High-volume, fast-paced setting requiring strong real-time problem-solving and constant phone/digital availability.
- Schedule Expectations: Must be willing to work a set schedule of 10am - 7pm EST.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
Core Values
- Trust - Have confidence in our team. Have integrity in your actions.
- Care Personally About Each Other - Show compassion, empathy, and open-mindedness.
- Be Passionate - Love what you do. Love what we do.
- Embrace Challenge - See obstacles as opportunities to learn and grow.
- Be Humble - Stay grounded. Seek feedback. Be curious.
- Be Accountable - Take ownership. Be reliable. Be proactive.
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