Customer Service Representative

Customer Service Representative

Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID | On-site Schedule: Full-Time | Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Pay: $18.00$22.00 per hour Employment Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

Job Summary

Selkirk Sport is looking for a resourceful, customer-focused Customer Service Representative to join our Customer Experience team. In this role, you'll serve as a primary point of contact for customers, answering questions, resolving concerns, processing orders and warranty claims, and delivering the premium level of service our customers expect from the Selkirk brand.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, communicates confidently by phone and email, and can efficiently manage multiple systems and priorities throughout the day.

This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with the potential to transition to direct, full-time employment with Selkirk Sport following successful completion of the introductory period.

What You'll Do

• Support Customers Across Multiple Channels Respond to customer questions through phone, email, and ticketing platforms with professionalism, accuracy, and enthusiasm.
• Resolve Customer Concerns Investigate issues, de-escalate challenging situations, and use sound judgment to identify effective solutions.
• Process Orders and Claims Assist with order processing, refunds, warranty claims, and status updates while maintaining accurate customer records.
• Build Product Expertise Develop a strong understanding of Selkirk products, policies, warranties, and internal processes to provide dependable support.
• Manage Multiple Systems Work efficiently across ticketing platforms, CRM tools, order-management systems, and other business applications.
• Meet Service Expectations Manage high-volume call and ticket queues while meeting established standards for response time, productivity, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate Across Teams Partner with Shipping, Accounting, Programs, and other internal teams to resolve customer needs.
• Improve Customer Service Workflows Identify recurring concerns or process bottlenecks, maintain internal documentation, and assist with workflow improvements and automation tools.

What We're Looking For

• Approximately 35 years of customer service, public-facing, or other relevant professional experience preferred.
• Strong professional communication skills, including direct phone and email support.
• Proven ability to solve problems, take initiative, and manage routine responsibilities independently.
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to work across multiple platforms simultaneously.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems, CRM tools, and general business applications.
• Minimum typing speed of 50 WPM with strong accuracy.
• Strong critical-thinking, reading-comprehension, and data-entry skills.
• Ability to remain professional and focused in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Reliable work history and consistent attendance.

A Plus, but Not Required

• Experience with e-commerce support, consumer products, sporting goods, or another related industry.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, or low-code workflow tools.
• Knowledge of pickleball or enthusiasm for the sporting community.
• Demonstrated growth or increasing responsibility in previous roles.

Keys to Success

• Bring enthusiasm and professionalism to every customer interaction.
• Take ownership of customer concerns and follow through to resolution.
• Stay organized while managing multiple systems, calls, emails, and tickets.
• Use good judgment and seek solutions without requiring heavy oversight.
• Learn Selkirk's products, policies, and warranty processes.
• Maintain accurate, detailed customer records.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and customer experiences.
• Contribute to a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Growth & Direct Hire

This position begins as a temp-to-hire role, with an anticipated introductory period of approximately three months. Representatives who successfully complete the introductory period may transition to direct, full-time employment with Selkirk Sport and become eligible for Selkirk's employee benefits.

Benefits After Direct Hire

Once hired directly by Selkirk Sport, eligible benefits begin the first of the month following your Selkirk hire date and include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Monthly Peak Fitness membership paid by the company

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position is performed on-site in a standard office environment and requires extended periods of working at a computer and communicating by phone. The role involves frequent use of standard office equipment and occasional movement throughout the office.

Employees must be able to occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 25 pounds and push or pull office materials or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Consistent attendance and punctuality are required.

Why Selkirk Sport?

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the world, and Selkirk is leading the charge. Joining our team means more than just a jobit means being part of a high-energy brand that is defining a new era of sports culture. Whether you are collaborating with us in the office, working remotely, or joining our international teams, you will be part of a collaborative culture that values innovation and high performance. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a fast-paced environment where your work makes a direct impact, we want to hear from you. Let's build the future of pickleball together.