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Customer Service & Inside Sales Representative

Ace Hardware
  • River Edge, New Jersey
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    This location requires you to be at least 21 years of age.

    Customer Service & Inside Sales Representative (Hybrid / Work From Home)


    Ace Handyman Services of Bergen County

    Do you want to be part of a fast-growing national franchise that has expanded 380% in the past five years? At Ace Handyman Services of Bergen County, we combine the stability and reputation of the Ace Hardware brand with the care and community of a locally owned, family-run business.

    We’re looking for a motivated Customer Service & Inside Sales Representative who is organized, personable, and loves helping people. You’ll be the first voice our customers hear, selling our services with a clear value proposition, scheduling and optimizing our craftsmen's schedules, and ensuring every project runs smoothly from start to finish.


    Main Responsibilities

    • Answer inbound calls and follow up on leads with warmth and professionalism, serving as the first point of contact.
    • Sell our handyman services confidently by following our proven call blueprint, communicating our value, overcoming objections, and winning the customer.
    • Coordinate projects by estimating job durations, reviewing details, and confirming with craftsmen.
    • Optimizing craftsmen's schedules through our system ServiceTitan and keeping jobs organized and on track.
    • Support office operations, including documentation, follow-ups, and process improvements.
    • Collaborate with craftsmen and management to ensure clear communication and job success.
    • Guide customers through their home repair needs, making sure they feel supported every step of the way.
    • Resolve issues quickly and effectively, ensuring a positive customer experience from start to finish.

    What Makes This Role Special

    • Direct impact: As part of a small team, your ideas and contributions are valued.
    • Flexibility: Primarily work from home, with hybrid options as needed.
    • Growth potential: Opportunity to learn office management and operational leadership.
    • Family-owned values: Join a company with 100+ five-star reviews and a trusted local reputation.

    What We’re Looking For

    • Experience in customer service, inside sales, or office coordination preferred.
    • Excellent phone and communication skills with a customer-first attitude.
    • Excellent computer skills with familiarity of AI and Microsoft Office.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and confidence in handling objections.
    • Highly organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
    • ServiceTitan experience (or willingness to learn quickly) is required.
    • Familiarity with home repair, handyman services, and/or construction knowledge is preferred.

    This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to join a family-run business where your work matters, your input is heard, and your impact is real.

    Work schedule

    • 8 hour shift
    • Monday to Friday
    • Day shift

    Supplemental pay

    • Commission pay

    Benefits

    • Employee discount
    • Paid training
    • Flexible schedule

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRiver Edge, New Jersey
    IndustryRetail
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1924
    Websitehttp://www.acehardware.com/

    About Company

    Ace Hardware Corporation has grown to become one of the nation's leading "helpful hardware" retailer-owned cooperatives. As a member of the Ace corporate team, you'll have an opportunity to play a valuable role in our ongoing success, while contributing work you believe in and receiving world-class benefits that help Ace team members balance their personal and professional lives.
    Benefits
    • Comprehensive Medical Coverage
    • Prescription Drug Coverage
    • Vision Coverage
    • Dental Coverage
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability / Salary Continuation
    • Long-Term Disability

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • General Handypersonunmatched
    • Inside Salesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Office Managementunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Project Estimatesunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Telephone Skillsunmatched
    • Work From Homeunmatched

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