Retail Operations & Customer Care Associate

Benchmark Tool & Supply is seeking a detail oriented customer focused Retail Operations &
Customer Care Associate to support daily retail store operations in Salem VA. This associate
level role blends front-counter retail support with a primary focus on back office execution:
invoicing sales orders receiving purchase orders coordinating shipping entering service cases
and accurately documenting activity in our CRM/ERP systems.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent in-person and phone support to retail customers serving as friendly and professional first point of contact.
• Represent Benchmark products and services ethically and professionally helping deliver total solutions to customers.
• Assist with retail transactions and basic sales support as needed including answering product or order questions and directing customers to the right resources.
• Build positive relationships with new and existing customers through helpful communication and follow through.
• Support sales targets through strong service responsiveness and teamwork.
• Invoice sales orders accurately and timely in NetSuite.
• Receive purchase orders (POs) verify accuracy and enter receipts into NetSuite.
• Prepare and process shipping orders ensuring correct documentation and coordination with internal teams and carriers.
• Maintain a high level of precision in all order related data entry including pricing quantities SKUs shipping details and customer notes.
• Monitor and support order exception/unfillable queues by identifying substitutions and communicating options to customers or sales reps.
• Update subscriptions and order changes in NetSuite to keep records current and visible for team members.
• Enter service cases and manage case pickups/returns per company procedures.
• Document customer interactions order updates and service activity in CRM systems to support visibility communication and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure timely follow up on open cases and customer requests.
• Support showroom organization stocking and overall store presentation.
• Maintain store inventory accuracy assist with cycle counts and basic inventory adjustments as needed.
• Order and maintain office/retail supplies and keep common areas professional and customer ready.
• Take ownership of learning products systems and store procedures.
• Work independently while communicating proactively with leadership and teammates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Supplemental Pay Types:

• Commission pay

Work Location: In-Person/On-Site

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years in retail operations customer service or order processing role.
• Experience using NetSuite (or comparable ERP) with strong comfort in high volume data entry.
• Demonstrated accuracy with invoicing order entry PO receiving shipping documentation or similar operational tasks.
• Strong customer service skills including the ability to remain calm and solution focused during challenges.
• Excellent organization prioritization and time-management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or coursework beyond high school.
• Experience in construction industrial supply civil engineering or similar product environments.
• Familiarity with CRM tools () or similar CRM platforms.
• Prior experience supporting inventory control (cycle counts stocking reconciliation).

Additional Information :

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity disability religion national origin gender gender identity gender expression marital status sexual orientation age protected veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by law. 

We offer competitive compensation based on experience. This is a full-time position with benefits including 100% employee paid medical insurance matching retirement plans paid time off and opportunities for professional development.

Benchmark Tool & Supply offers competitive compensation packages including 100% paid medical benefits Life and Short-Term Disability insurances for our employees matching retirement plan paid time off and opportunities for professional development.   Come work with us!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time