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Customer Service Specialist
full-time•Tustin
About this role
Job Title: Customer Service Specialist
Reports to: Customer Service Supervisor
Location: Tustin, CA
Company: JustFoodForDogs, LLC
Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
About JustFoodForDogs:
JustFoodForDogs, the #1 vet recommended fresh food for dogs, is dedicated to helping pets live longer, healthier lives through real, whole-food nutrition. Founded in 2010, JustFoodForDogs revolutionized the fresh whole food movement for dogs when it opened the first open-to-the-public kitchen cooking food for dogs. All of our recipes are formulated by veterinarians and made with 100% human-grade ingredients. Today, consumers can find JustFoodForDogs at JustFoodForDogs retail locations, their favorite retailers and on-line at JustFoodForDogs.com. The company’s offerings include daily meals, shelf-stable products, supplements, and treats. To learn more about JustFoodForDogs, visit JustFoodForDogs.com
Job Summary
We are seeking a Customer Service Specialist who is passionate about pets and committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences. In this role, you will serve as a trusted resource for pet parents, helping them understand our products and services while building long-term relationships rooted in care, trust, and transparency. The most successful candidates are strong communicators who enjoy problem-solving, multitasking, and collaborating across teams to improve the overall customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Interaction & Resolution
The "bread and butter" of the role is managing direct communication across multiple channels (phone, email, live chat, and social media).
- Active Listening & Inquiry Handling:Identifyingthepetparent and pet’strue needs by listening carefully and asking clarifying questions.
- Conflict De-escalation:Managing frustrated or angrypetaprentswith patience and empathy to turn a negative experience into a positive one.
- Troubleshooting:Diagnosing technical or service-related issues and providing step-by-step solutions.
- Escalation Management:Knowing when a problem is beyond their scope and routing it to theappropriate specializedteam or manager.
- Act as a liaison between pet parents and internal teams to enhance the overall customer experience
Account & Transactional Management
Agents often handle the logistical side of the pet parent relationship.
- Order Processing:Assistingwith placing orders, tracking shipments, and managing cancellations.
- Billing & Payments:Processing refunds, adjusting bills for errors, and explaining complex fee structures or insurance policy terms.
- Account Maintenance:Opening new accounts, updating contact information, and verifying identity tomaintainsecurity.
Documentation & Technical Mastery
Accurate record-keeping is critical for a company's data integrity and future service improvements.
- CRM Documentation:Recording every interaction in a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system (like Salesforce) to ensure a "single source of truth."
- Feedback Loops:Reporting recurring bugs, glitches, or service gaps to the product or management teams.
Proactive Growth & Sales
Modern agents don't just react; they actively seek to add value.
- Product Knowledge:Maintainingexpert-level knowledge of all products, services, and current promotions.
- Upselling & Cross-selling:Suggesting relevant product upgrades or accessories that genuinelybenefitthe customer.
- Follow-ups:Checking back with customers after a resolution to ensure they are satisfied and to build long-term loyalty.
- Performadditionaltasks and responsibilities as assigned by management
Core Competencies: The "How" You Work
- Pet ParentAdvocacy & Empathy: A genuine passion for pet health, translated into a "customer-first" mindset. Youdon'tjust solve tickets; you listen, empathize, and resolve concerns with a human touch.
- Omnichannel Communication Mastery: High-levelproficiencyin shifting seamlessly between phone, email, live chat, SMS, and social media whilemaintaininga professional and consistent brand voice.
- Critical Thinking & First-Contact Resolution: Strong problem-solving skills with the autonomy to assess complex needs and the confidence to guide apet parent's decision-making process in a single interaction.
- Adaptive Workflow Management: The ability to multitask across multiple software tabs and communication streams without losing organization or speed in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative Team Player: A proactive attitude toward remote or in-office collaboration, sharing insights with the team to improve the overall customer experience.
Operational Qualifications: The "Reliability" Factor
- Operational Discipline & Schedule Adherence: Proven ability to strictly follow a call center schedule, including assigned breaks and lunch periods, to ensure consistent coverage for our customers.
- Professional Punctuality:A track recordof reliability with a commitment to being "ready to roll" at the start of every shift.
- Dynamic Scheduling Flexibility: Ability toworka flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed to support a 24/7 customer base.
- Performance-Driven Mindset: A results-oriented approach to meeting and exceeding key performance indicators (KPIs) such as average handle time, customer satisfaction scores (CSAT), and resolution rates.
Technical & Professional Experience
- 3+ Years of High-Volume Service: Experience in a call center, consultative sales, or retail environment. Specific experience in pet nutrition or veterinary services is a significant advantage.
- Digital Proficiency (CRM): Advanced experience using CRM tools to document interactions; Salesforce experience is highly preferred.
- Consultative Selling: Ability to explain product benefits clearly and confidently "close the loop" by guiding customers toward the right nutritional solutions for their pets.
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; a four-year degree is preferred.
Tenets of the Pack (Company Values)
Live Our Mission – We believe this is more than a job. It’s a cause.
Be a Team Player – We put company goals and success first.
Maintain a Positive Attitude – We bring energy, enthusiasm, and drive to everything we do.
Deliver Results – We play to win.
JUSTFOODFORDOGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JUSTFOODFORDOGS does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law.
What you'll do
- The Customer Service Specialist will manage direct communication with pet parents across multiple channels, resolving inquiries and enhancing customer experiences. They will also handle order processing, account maintenance, and provide feedback to improve services.
About Just Food For Dogs
“Our love for dogs is truly the guide upon which we base our product and business.” - Shawn Buckley
It all starts with nutrition. The single most important element to a dog's life,(after he has found the love of his family) is his daily diet. The food you put in your dog's body, more than anything else, will determine his future health, happiness, energy level and perhaps even his vet bills. 100% of the ingredients we use to make JustFoodForDogs are certified for human consumption by the USDA. All of our dog recipes are cooked at minimum levels in our own kitchens in Newport Beach and West Hollywood, California. They are not a 'factory' or a 'plant' certified to make dog food but kitchens that have never seen the presence of even one 'feed quality' ingredient - ever. This method is much more hands on, it takes longer and costs more but it retains the nutritional value of the ingredients and in our view, makes JustFoodForDogs the best food in the world for your dog.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Customer Service Specialist do at Just Food For Dogs?
As a Customer Service Specialist at Just Food For Dogs, you will: the Customer Service Specialist will manage direct communication with pet parents across multiple channels, resolving inquiries and enhancing customer experiences. They will also handle order processing, account maintenance, and provide feedback to improve services..
Is the Customer Service Specialist position at Just Food For Dogs remote?
The Customer Service Specialist position at Just Food For Dogs is based in Tustin, California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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