Herff Jones hiring Customer Product & Account Specialist in Indianapolis, IN | LinkedIn (2024)

Position Title: Customer Product and Account Specialist

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Starting Pay: $22/hr.

THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONESHerff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs.

Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.

Your OpportunityThe Herff Jones Customer Service Team is looking for a Product and Account Specialist to join our HJ Family.

This is a regular, fulltime position with benefit eligibility including, medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), paid time off, and additional voluntary benefits.

Schedule: Standard shift is 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Hours fluctuate as needed during peak season including Saturdays and Sundays if necessary due to customer demand. Seasons vary between January through end of May.

Here’s How You’ll Make ImpactThe Product and Account Specialist is responsible for the Customer Service and Sales support of a specific area of the U.S. business with designated schools (customers) and Herff Jones scholastic Sales Representatives. Since the business is cyclical, the specialist will learn different areas of the business throughout the planning and sales season which runs throughout the year. A strong focus on service along with order accuracy, clear communications and a balance of priorities will be key to operating successfully in the role.

What You’ll Be Doing On A Regular Basis

• Coordinate product design and setup specification between the Account Managers, Sales Representative, Schools (Customer) and Production Personnel for Artwork, Composition, Tooling and Samples.
• Be proactive in contacting Sales Representatives and keeping them informed of account status.
• Communicating throughout the entire order cycle including readiness to order, status of order and confirmation of order details including follow-up on shipping and delivery information.
• Manage the successful coordination of announcement unit volume of an assigned territory between the Customer, Sales Representatives and Production personnel. This includes all aspects of the account management from receipt of order to final delivery.
• Maintain positive and professional communication and working relationships with Schools (customers), Sales Representatives and all personnel. This includes being responsive and doing a quick turnaround on questions or concerns from the customers, sales representatives and internal personnel.
• Assist Customer Service Manager on special projects and assignments.
• Work with others to help balance workloads within the work group or from Customer Service Manager as needed.

What You’ll Bring To The Table

• Proven success to effectively communicate (listening, writing and verbal) across all levels of an organization resulting to meet product delivery deadlines.
• Previous success in an Account Management or Customer Service working with multiple accounts with strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to communicate at a high level both through email and interpersonal communication with influence and balanced with care and kindness.
• Moderate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) and learning new systems/technology with understanding some work is processed manually.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple processes and tasks at a time with strong organizational and detail skill.
• A positive attitude with a focus on the learning the complete product cycle to better service the customer (schools and administrators) and field Sales Representatives.

Education / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree preferred.
• High School degree required.

Physical ActivitiesDaily activity includes but is not limited to:

• Reading, communication, keyboarding, lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Use of a step ladder to retrieve customer files as needed.
• Ability to work alone in a quiet environment.
• Basic to moderate math.
• Be able to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENTAbout Herff JonesIndianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com.

Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Herff Jones. Herff Jones will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.