Customer Service Specialist

Benefits Short- & Long-Term disability Simple IRA matching Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Free uniforms Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Customer Care & Experience Specialist (Full-Time, In-Store) Be the first voice and face our customers experience—helping guide musicians and families while keeping everything running smoothly. Location: Springfield, OH Position: Customer Care & Experience Specialist Starting Pay: $15-20/hr. to start, based on experience. Additional performance bonus possibilities. Your Role At Kincaid’s Music, we help people begin and advance in instrumental music. As our Customer Care & Experience Specialist, you support customers, solve problems, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks—while helping our sales team stay focused on high-value conversations. Why This Role Exists This role exists to own the customer care experience so that: Customers get fast, clear, helpful support Routine requests are handled smoothly Salespeople can stay focused on sales What Success Looks Like Customers receive quick responses (calls, texts, email) Phones are consistently answered or routed correctly Routine needs are handled without involving sales Customers are greeted and acknowledged immediately in store Nothing falls through the cracks The sales team is freed up to focus on selling A Day in the Life You’ll spend much of your day answering calls and messages, helping customers with questions, payments, and rental exchanges or returns, and coordinating with the team to make sure everything gets handled. When things slow down, you’ll shift to follow-ups, small projects, and keeping things organized—so nothing gets missed. What You’ll Do Customer Communication Answer phones, texts, and emails Route customers to the right team member Customer Care Process rental payments Handle exchanges and returns Answer general questions In-Store Experience Welcome customers as they enter Help manage flow when sales staff are busy Assist with simple purchases Follow-Through Coordinate with internal teams Ensure customer needs are fully resolved Additional Tasks Help maintain website updates (Shopify) Assist with customer-related projects What You’re Great At Clear, confident communication Staying organized and detail-oriented Responding quickly and keeping things moving Staying calm under pressure Making decisions and owning them Genuinely enjoying helping people Requirements Non-Negotiables Reliable and consistent attendance Strong communication skills Comfortable in a fast-paced environment Willing to take ownership Preferred Customer service experience Musical background (helpful, not required) Basic tech comfort Compensation $15–$20 per hour, based on experience Monthly performance bonus opportunity Schedule Full-time, in-office Monday–Friday Approximately 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM or 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Busier during back-to-school season Growth This is a role for someone who takes pride in doing things right. Over time, strong performers take greater ownership of the customer experience and become a key part of how we serve our customers. Why Kincaid’s Music We’re a trusted guide for families and educators across Ohio, helping students succeed in music. Music should be fun—we help make that happen. Apply If… You enjoy helping people You stay organized and follow through You take ownership of your work You want to be part of a team that values doing things right If you take pride in staying organized, following through, and helping people, apply today and tell us why this role fits you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kincaid's Is Music