Customer Service Representative

Build trust. Solve problems. Grow with Elite.Elite Distributing Inc. (EDI) is a Vancouver-based team helping customers find high-quality home maintenance products through hands‑on education and personalized service. We have served the Vancouver community since 1985, backed by a nationwide legacy dating to 1914.Our culture is energetic, supportive, and focused on developing people from within. Team members receive practical training, ongoing coaching, and opportunities to explore new responsibilities as their skills grow. We are hiring a Customer Service Representative to serve as a reliable point of contact for prospective and current customers. You will answer questions, explain products, assist with orders, resolve concerns, and help create a positive experience from the first conversation through follow-up. No previous industry experience is required. New team members receive hands‑on training and continued support designed to build product knowledge, communication skills, and confidence from day one.

What you’ll do

• Greet customers and create a welcoming, professional experience
• Listen carefully to understand customer questions and needs
• Explain products, features, and available options clearly
• Provide accurate answers and help customers make informed decisions
• Assist customers throughout the ordering process
• Address concerns and help identify appropriate solutions
• Manage follow-up communication throughout the customer experience
• Maintain organized records of customer conversations and next steps
• Share recurring customer questions and feedback with leadership
• Support basic social media, promotional, or customer outreach projects as assigned
• Collaborate with teammates to improve customer satisfaction and results
• Represent EDI with professionalism, patience, and integrity

What we’re looking for

• Strong communication and active listening skills
• A friendly, professional, and dependable approach
• A customer‑focused mindset and genuine interest in helping people
• Confidence answering questions and guiding conversations
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to stay organized and follow through consistently
• Patience when handling questions or concerns
• Coachability and openness to feedback
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced, team‑based environment
• Availability to work full‑time in Vancouver, Washington
• Previous retail, hospitality, customer service, or administrative experience is helpful but not required

What you’ll gain

• Paid training with no previous industry experience required
• Hands‑on experience in customer communication and relationship building
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders
• Continued development in organization, problem‑solving, and leadership
• Exposure to social media, promotions, and business operations
• Opportunities to take on greater responsibility based on performance
• A supportive, high‑energy team environment focused on growth and results

Schedule and location

• Full‑time, Monday through Friday
• In‑person position based in Vancouver, Washington
• No remote work
• Immediate start available