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Roland Foods

Imports and distributes global specialty foods

Customer Operations Specialist

Customer SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$62k - $65k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Three to seven years of relevant professional experience in customer operations, customer service, or a related role.
  • Ability to quickly learn and become proficient in Salesforce.com and Microsoft Dynamics 365 with training.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Experience with other customer relationship management (CRM) platforms and SharePoint is helpful but not required.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Process customer orders end-to-end, including order entry, item availability, pricing, shipping timelines, documentation and testing status, special requirements, labeling, and delivery changes or charges.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, managing correspondence via phone, email, and chat.
  • Manage customer fill rates, lot codes, and expiration dates; provide detailed availability updates for regularly ordered items and recommend suitable substitutions when needed.
  • Proactively identify customer issues and collaborate cross-functionally to drive timely resolution.
  • Identify new sales opportunities and partner with the Sales team to support company key performance indicators and sales goals, including sharing new product information and pricing.
  • Work closely with Sales to support account management and customer retention efforts.
  • Support customer-focused Sales initiatives such as Business Reviews, Lost Placements, and Programs.
  • Interface with internal teams including Supply Chain, Finance, Creative, and other departments as needed.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer information using customer relationship management platforms, SharePoint, and other internal systems.
  • Respond promptly to ad hoc requests for product information and documentation.
  • Research and address product-related technical questions, such as ingredients, attributes, or formulations, to support product registrations, evaluations, and sales activities across markets.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with other customer relationship management (CRM) platforms and SharePoint is helpful but not required.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills.

About the Company

Roland Foods

Imports and distributes global specialty foods

Roland Foods imports and distributes a wide range of specialty foods from around the world to restaurants, food service providers, gourmet retailers, and individual consumers. It sources premium global ingredients through multigenerational vendor relationships and distributes them at scale, emphasizing quality and authenticity. Unlike many competitors, Roland Foods leverages its long history (founded in 1934) and deep supplier network to provide reliable access to a curated selection of high-end ingredients for the culinary market. The company’s goal is to support culinary exploration by making globally sourced, high-quality ingredients available to professional and home cooks through extensive distribution and strong vendor partnerships.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$125M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1934

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