Full-Time

Customer Care Associate

Customer Care

Posted on 10/31/2025

Born Primitive

Born Primitive

Direct-to-consumer athletic apparel and footwear

No salary listed

Virginia Beach, VA, USA

In Person

Category
Customer Experience & Support (2)
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Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain flexible to constant changes
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work with a team
  • Email and phone communication skills
  • Ability to handle a vast variety of different tasks
  • Computer skills and the ability to learn new programs quickly
  • Create and maintain a quality, professional work environment and ability to maintain a positive relationship with all co-workers and colleagues
  • Must be available to work flex schedule of Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day between 8:00am and 6:00pm. Occasional weekends and holidays.
  • Must be willing and able to lift packages anywhere from 2-50lbs
Responsibilities
  • Process and handle customer returns in accordance with company policies
  • Investigate and resolve issues related to product returns, ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Collaborate with others on the Customer Care team to optimize processes and minimize return-related challenges
  • Provide exceptional customer service through various communication channels (phone, email, chat)
  • Address customer inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and professionally
  • Collaborate with others on the Customer Care team to share insights and contribute to continuous improvement
  • Quickly adapt to changing priorities and assist in areas with high demand
  • Maintain a high level of proficiency to ensure effective support
  • Recognize that the Customer Care Department may experience fluctuations in business demands
  • Be flexible and able to switch gears constantly to meet the evolving needs of the business, including providing support to other departments
  • Contribute to a collaborative and positive work environment, supporting team members during peak periods.
  • Demonstrate the ability to navigate multiple software platforms efficiently
  • Utilize various tools and systems to process returns, manage customer inquiries, and streamline workflow
  • Stay updated on changes and enhancements to software platforms to ensure optimal performance
  • Develop a deep understanding of Born Primitive’s brand, products, and services
  • Stay informed about product features, specifications, and updates
  • Utilize brand and product knowledge to enhance customer interactions and provide accurate information
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Work Experience
  • 2+ years of related customer contact/ service industry experience
  • Apparel Industry Experience

Born Primitive is a direct-to-consumer athletic apparel brand that designs, manufactures, and sells workout and lifestyle clothing, footwear, and related gear online. It began with padded compression shorts for CrossFit lifts and has grown to over 1,200 items across men’s and women’s lines, including athleisure, swimwear, maternity, denim, and a Savage 1 cross-trainer. The company emphasizes its military, veteran, and first-responder connections, with a workforce largely made up of veterans and charitable support for related causes. Its goal is to provide durable, high-performance apparel for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts while expanding into adjacent markets like outdoor recreation and tactical gear and growing its direct-to-consumer business.

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What believers are saying

  • Tactical line exploits high-margin military vertical prioritizing durability over trends.
  • Born Primitive Outdoor taps $3.2B growing hunting apparel market faster than fitness wear.
  • 357,000 Instagram followers enable low-cost user-generated content and ambassador campaigns.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue stagnates at $18.4 million as CrossFit hype fades post-2023 Inc. 5000 growth.
  • Black Rifle Coffee siphons patriot sales with 10x Instagram followers in 12-24 months.
  • 2026 US tariffs raise Vietnam/China import costs 20-30% in 3-6 months.

What makes Born Primitive unique

  • Born Primitive bootstrapped from garage-made Snatch Shorts for CrossFit barbell protection.
  • Over 50% veteran and first responder employees embody Athlete Driven, Patriot Inspired mantra.
  • Expanded from 1 product to 1,200 SKUs including tactical, outdoor, and Savage 1 footwear.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Wellness Program

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