Customer Support Specialist

Who We’re Looking For Are you a friendly, people-oriented individual who values exceptional customer care? Do you embrace "The Golden Rule" of kindness and enjoy assisting customers with their tools and equipment needs? Are you seeking a work‑life balance that includes evenings, major holidays, and weekends off? If you’re looking for a company that treats its team like family, offers competitive compensation and benefits, and a path for career advancement, consider joining Acme Tools in Grand Forks, ND as a Customer Support Specialist! About Acme Tools Acme Tools was founded in 1948 and continues to be a family‑owned operation with locations in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa, including Acme Equipment and acmetools.com. We are one of the premier retailers of tools and equipment both in‑store and online, serving contractors, woodworkers, and do‑it‑yourselfers with a wide selection of tools and equipment from all the major manufacturers. As a family‑owned operation, we are employee‑centric, family‑friendly, community‑involved, and growth‑minded. We offer great benefits and perks, including 6 paid holidays, employee discounts, generous PTO you start earning on your first day, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching, 100% company‑paid group life insurance 1x your annual wage and short and long‑term disability, and a work environment where everyone takes pride in their work and can see their direct impact on the company. Our full‑time (40 hours per week) employees also have access to medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CUSTOMER SUPPORT SPECIALIST In this role, your primary responsibilities will include answering incoming customer calls and emails, serving as a source of information on our product features and specifications, and efficiently processing order information. You will also play a crucial role in post‑sale customer service, providing order status updates, tracking information, and facilitating returns when necessary. Collaborative communication with other departments and manufacturers to address customer inquiries and concerns is essential. Additionally, you’ll be expected to stay up to date with the latest products carried by Acme Tools through team activities and vendor training, while also taking on other assigned tasks and opportunities as they arise. Need‑To‑Haves Prior customer service experience Proficient in active listening, technical skills, and problem‑solving Strong communication skills, punctuality, and flexibility for occasional Saturday and overtime work Love‑To‑Haves Previous call center experience Bonus points for tool and equipment industry knowledge Acme Tools is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr