Job Specifications
About The Group
From a small store in Turin to a large, internationally recognized group: we are present in 90 countries around the world, with over 5,000 employees and 30 companies, managed directly and indirectly by the Luigi Lavazza Spa parent company, which distribute and market our products and coffee machines. In addition to Lavazza, the following brands are also part of our Group: Carte Noire, Merrild, Kicking Horse, Eraclea and Whittington tea.
Joining Lavazza means doing business with passion, knowing that the impact of our work goes beyond the quality of the production chain. We are a big family and are constantly looking for new talents who share our values and can enrich our team. We combine competitiveness with social and environmental responsibility as we create superior quality products available for consumption both at home and out of home, and distributed through all channels: Retail, Foodservice, Office Coffee Service (OCS), and Vending. Our strong, diversified presence enables us to offer consumers and clients perfectly suited solutions, for any occasion and time of day.
Location: United States
Job Overview
At Lavazza North America, the Customer Service Specialist-Food Service specifically supports the Food Service division within the Away from Home sales channel. This department strives to deliver a best-in-class customer experience through leading critical customer facing functions such as customer service, logistics, distribution, and transportation. This role will focus on handling the daily operations of our direct route to market business and will be responsible for the order to cash process. We strive for not only quality coffee, but quality service and the goal of this role is to ensure that both are top priority within the organization.
Job Responsibilities
Be the primary contact by phone or email for customers, providing knowledgeable answers to inquiries regarding Lavazza Group products and brand (Lavazza, Flavia, Kicking Horse Coffee).
Manage the order processing, fulfilment, and delivery for direct route to market customers.
Reply to customer interactions with a sense of urgency addressing and resolving any order related questions or concerns, including fulfilment, delivery, product questions, etc.
Work alongside Sales, Marketing, and Logistics team to plan and execute new projects.
Work with Sales, Marketing and Operations Team to ensure customer satisfaction.
Act as main point of contact, managing all communication with direct route to market Food Service accounts.
Support the Customer Service Lead for the direct Route to Market/ Food Service channel as needed.
Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Management, Marketing, or related field.
2+ years’ experience in customer service; preferably for a CPG company, required.
Experience working in a customer facing role, utlizing numurous forms of communication.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
SAP or similar software experience a plus.
Quick learner with the ability to absorb extensive information on our brand's history, product offerings and communications/advertising program.
Need to solve analytical issues, research products, solve delivery problems, and quickly learn our proprietary systems for managing customers, orders and fulfilment.
Adaptability / flexibility – Working constructively under pressure, stays focused and maintains quality when handling multiple tasks at the same time.
Exceptional communication skills with customers and team members; friendly and pleasant demeanor over email and phone.
Smart working- able to work from home up to 2 days weekly.
Able to work the hours of 10:00AM - 6:00PM EST.
Minimal Travel required, less than 10% annually.
Benefits/Perks
Competitive Medical, Vision, Dental Benefits
401K Package
Employee Assistance Program
Hybrid Work Schedule
Ability to be barista certified
Tuition Reimbursement
Performance Development Plans
Employee Discounts
Summer Friday’s (Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend)
Flexible business casual dress code - jean friendly!
Free coffee, anytime!
Lavazza is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Lavazza prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About the Company
“Awakening a better world every morning” is the Purpose that drives us forward every day. We strive to create sustainable value for shareholders, collaborators, consumers, and the communities in which we operate around the globe. To do this our Values serve as our compass: Authenticity, Passion for Excellence, Responsibility, and Inventiveness. They enable us to continue our success story, leading us into a future with more to offer for everyone. Because we are committed to building a better world, one sip of coffee at a tim...
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