Runner Experience Representative (German Speaker)

Who We Are: 

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:

•Runner First

We act in the best interest of the runner

•Word is Bond 

We do what we say we’ll do

•Champion Heart

We give our all in everything we do

•There is no “I” in Run

We stay generous with our humanity

•Keep Moving

We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement — because we’re all moving towards something.

Your Job: 

The B2C Customer Experience Representative (German Speaker) is responsible for providing industry-leading customer experience to our direct consumers of the DACH market by assisting them in selection and ordering of our products, handling questions via various media and providing assistance for returns and credits. 

Additionally, as a member of the EMEA Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you will also play a prominent role in supporting the B2C Services in EMEA, including liaise with Ecomm & Global B2C services, in collaboration with the Customer Experience Manager EMEA setting up, documenting and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures, SOP’s and Rules & Regulations for EMEA. 

Your Responsibilities:

• B2C Customer service: 
• Seek positive timely solutions to all B2C customers’ questions and concerns. 
• Communicate with customers via phone, chat, email and social media.
• Quote product pricing and availability to the end consumer. 
• Process returns.
• Track and report recurring problems and act as a problem identifier and solver.
• Monitor customer orders through web channels.
• Daily release and fraud checks of eCommerce orders 
• Work with credit to resolve invoicing errors.
• Collaborate with the EMEA Ecommerce team on Product availability, merchandizing, complaints concerning website and/or processes.
• Manage Brooks’ Run Happy Promise guarantee purchased through our own website and other channels.
• Other duties as assigned. 




• EMEA B2C Support: 
• Go to person for B2C questions across EMEA Customer Experience teams. 
• Maintain documentation with regards to B2C SOP’s, FAQ, Policies & Guidelines.
• Overlook and ensure smooth order flow on B2C web shop systems across EMEA; troubleshoot when discrepancies occur.
• Provide recommendations to EMEA Customer Experience, Ecommerce and IT concerning the customer journey, web shop Process Flows and System Enhancements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Fachhochschulabschluss or equivalent experience required.
• 1+ years customer service experience preferred.
• Must be native German speaker and have basic cultural knowledge for the area you are responsible for.
• When you speak English too, that is major advantage.
• Ability to manage time effectively and exhibit a strong ability to multi-task.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with adverse situations positively. 
• Computer proficiency: Word, Excel, Outlook, social media.
• Accuracy in typing, spelling and grammar.
• Proven ability to work effectively independently as well as with a team.
• Can work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the company. 
• Basic knowledge of documenting Process Flows and Process descriptions.
• Passionate participation in Brooks’ sports activities a plus, overridden by the ability to understand and empathize with the runner in order to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community

By submitting this application, you expressly make the following representations and warranties and give your consents as described below:

Brooks Sports, Inc. collects your personal data for the purposes of managing Brooks Sports, Inc.'s recruitment related activities as well as for organizational planning purposes globally. Consequently, Brooks Sports, Inc. may use your personal data in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants including for example setting up and conducting interviews and tests, evaluating and assessing the results thereto and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes including the final recruitment. 

Brooks Sports, Inc. does not disclose your personal data to unauthorized third parties. However, as a global corporation consisting of multiple affiliated companies in various countries, Brooks Sports, Inc. has international sites and Brooks Sports, Inc. uses resources located throughout the world. Brooks Sports, Inc. may from time to time also use third parties to act on Brooks Sports, Inc.'s behalf. You agree to the fact that to the extent necessary your personal data may be transferred and/or disclosed to any company within Brooks Sports, Inc. group of companies as well as to third parties acting on Brooks Sports, Inc.'s behalf, including also transfers to servers and databases outside the country where you provided Brooks Sports, Inc. with your personal data. Such transfers may include for example transfers and/or disclosures outside the European Economic Area and in the United States of America.

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), honorable discharge or military status, protected citizen status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained guide dog by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.