Full-Time

Vendor Relationship Representative II

Posted on 4/4/2025

Lessen

Lessen

1,001-5,000 employees

On-demand property services for real estate

Compensation Overview

$20/hr

Mid

Chicago, IL, USA

In-office work required on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; remote work option on Wednesday and Friday.

Category
Customer Success
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Connection
Connection
Connection
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Requirements
  • Advanced proficiencies in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • 3+ years work experience
  • Account Management experience a plus
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain positive vendor relations to ensure superior customer satisfaction
  • Receive and handle customer calls and email requests for services
  • Manage the scheduling and completion of all services assigned by customers
  • Manage real-time inquiries while keeping track of and responding to commitments to follow up with customer/vendor inquiries
  • Identify, research and resolve customer issues using the company’s web-based systems and databases
  • Source new vendors to perform required services, as needed
  • Resolve or escalate all disputes or un-satisfied service confirmations
  • Maintain open communication with Vendors in a manner that adheres to all contracts and agreed upon Scope of Work throughout the duration of the relationship
  • Provide market intelligence feedback to maximize customer satisfaction and to ensure strategies and policies are in place to attract and retain customers
  • Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in-person
  • Enter information into our database and ensure consistency and accuracy
  • Be able to educate clients on the benefits of the Lessen service offering
  • Resolve most/all client and Affiliate issues without escalation
  • Remain on the queue and address all requests
  • Provide creative solutions to meet client needs and maximize value
  • Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives, as requested by Operation’s management or the client
  • Provide management with recommendations to changes in procedures, as needed
Desired Qualifications
  • Account Management experience a plus

Lessen offers property services that make managing real estate properties easier and more efficient. They provide faster renovations, maintenance, and capital projects for both commercial and residential clients, utilizing their technology platform, One by Lessen™, to connect clients with a vast network of vendors. This platform streamlines processes and improves communication, helping clients reduce costs and overcome labor shortages. Lessen's goal is to enhance the experience of tenants and property owners while enabling clients to grow their businesses.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Scottsdale, Arizona

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $170 million Series B funding boosts Lessen's expansion and technology enhancement.
  • New leadership may drive growth and innovation within Lessen.
  • Lessen's new Chicago office supports its expansion and operational capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from similar proptech platforms may erode Lessen's market share.
  • Rapid expansion could lead to operational inefficiencies if not managed properly.
  • Integration with Yardi Voyager may face technical challenges affecting service delivery.

What makes Lessen unique

  • Lessen360 integrates with Yardi Voyager for real-time work order synchronization.
  • Lessen Advantage Marketplace offers vendors over 18% savings on products and services.
  • Strategic acquisition of Blue Skyre IBE expands Lessen's global facilities management reach.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Career Advancement Opportunities

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

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Rebusiness Online
Mar 5th, 2025
Lessen Opens New 76,932 SF Office in Downtown Chicago

Lessen opens new 76,932 SF office in downtown Chicago.

Business Wire
Jan 6th, 2025
Lessen Announces Integration with Yardi, Offering Seamless Access to On-Demand Services and Maintenance Solutions

Lessen360(TM), a cloud-based platform purpose-built for centralized maintenance operations, is now fully integrated with Yardi Voyager, enabling real-time synchronization of work orders and make-readies between the platforms.

Business Wire
Apr 2nd, 2024
Lessen Launches Innovative Purchasing Marketplace For Vendors

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lessen, the premier tech-enabled, end-to-end solution for outsourced real estate property services, today announced the launch of the “Lessen Advantage Marketplace.” This centralized, dynamic hub allows vendors who are part of the Lessen Advantage™ community to enjoy access to a diverse range of products and services geared toward maximizing efficiency and fostering growth. The Marketplace includes access to preferred rates on insurance and bank financing, as well as access to thousands of products and materials through One Source, an integrated e-commerce purchasing hub. On average, users will benefit from savings of over 18% compared to prevailing retail prices. "We want to help our vendor community to save time and money on all of their projects,” said Lessen founder and CEO Jay McKee. "Our marketplace is another step forward in our goal to transform how property services are managed.”

Business Wire
Nov 30th, 2023
Real Estate Marketplace Platform Lessen Closes $170 Million Series B Funding Round

Lessen announces that it has closed a $170 million Series B funding round along with a company valuation of more than $1 billion.

Bizjournals
Sep 27th, 2023
First look: Scottsdale-based proptech firm expands into new amenity-filled headquarters

Scottsdale-based Lessen Inc. will stay within the city but has moved offices from 4021 N. 75th Street into the Portales Corporate Center I at 4800 N. Scottsdale Road.

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