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VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK
For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities.
Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.
LOCATION & TYPE SERVES: Memphis, Tennessee
TYPES: Hybrid (M-TH in office, Fri remote)
WORK HOURS: 8am-5pm
TRAVEL: Some travel to events is possible.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Our Customer Service department is looking for a full time, Customer Service Specialist to join the team at our Memphis office. The best customer service specialists are multi-functional, positive, organized and team players. They must become an expert about and handle all aspects of an event registration, conduct themselves with professionalism and provide excellent service to our internal and external customers.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Interact with customers via phone, email and/or text.
Oversee a variety of matters related to camp and/or competition registrations, including but not limited to:
Entering payments
Responding to customer or internal inquiries
Updating / entering rosters and rooming lists
Making enrollment and division changes
Completing assigned system “tasks”
Making phone calls, sending emails, etc.
Serve as point of contact and registration account support for internal stakeholders, such as registrations, operations teams, sales Team and others.
Ensure customer deadlines for payments, enrollment counts, rooming lists, etc. are met.
Customer service – call center support when needed.
Collect payments for assigned events, camp region, etc. prior to and after event.
Respond to emails in a timely manner and/or as required for deadlines.
Travel to competitions / events as assigned.
Other tasks as needed to support other departments and internal and external customers.
QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities
Excellent and courteous verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Enthusiasm and positive energy are an absolute must. You can stay positive after a long day of emails, data entry and phone calls, understanding that a team culture is built on the attitude of every member.
Experience with Salesforce or the ability to become proficient rapidly.
Willing to work overtime and weekends when necessary.
Knowledge of cheerleading and/or dance a plus.
Education/ Experience
High School diploma required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience in the cheerleading, dance, band industry a plus.
Physical Demands and/or Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While not participating in an event this job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. Ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.
During events the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (5 hours plus) is required. The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio, walkie talkie, text message and email is required. The ability to lift, bend, push, pull and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. is required.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.
OUR VALUES
Service
– We lead with heart. We champion community.
Passion
– We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
Integrity
– We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
Respect
– We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
Innovation
– We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.
Transparency
– We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.
OUR BENEFITS
Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
Wellbeing Program
401(k) plan with company matching
Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
Varsity Brands Ownership Program
Employee Resource Groups
St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
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Customer Service Specialist
role at
Varsity Spirit
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK
For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities.
Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.
LOCATION & TYPE SERVES: Memphis, Tennessee
TYPES: Hybrid (M-TH in office, Fri remote)
WORK HOURS: 8am-5pm
TRAVEL: Some travel to events is possible.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Our Customer Service department is looking for a full time, Customer Service Specialist to join the team at our Memphis office. The best customer service specialists are multi-functional, positive, organized and team players. They must become an expert about and handle all aspects of an event registration, conduct themselves with professionalism and provide excellent service to our internal and external customers.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Interact with customers via phone, email and/or text.
Oversee a variety of matters related to camp and/or competition registrations, including but not limited to:
Entering payments
Responding to customer or internal inquiries
Updating / entering rosters and rooming lists
Making enrollment and division changes
Completing assigned system “tasks”
Making phone calls, sending emails, etc.
Serve as point of contact and registration account support for internal stakeholders, such as registrations, operations teams, sales Team and others.
Ensure customer deadlines for payments, enrollment counts, rooming lists, etc. are met.
Customer service – call center support when needed.
Collect payments for assigned events, camp region, etc. prior to and after event.
Respond to emails in a timely manner and/or as required for deadlines.
Travel to competitions / events as assigned.
Other tasks as needed to support other departments and internal and external customers.
QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities
Excellent and courteous verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Enthusiasm and positive energy are an absolute must. You can stay positive after a long day of emails, data entry and phone calls, understanding that a team culture is built on the attitude of every member.
Experience with Salesforce or the ability to become proficient rapidly.
Willing to work overtime and weekends when necessary.
Knowledge of cheerleading and/or dance a plus.
Education/ Experience
High School diploma required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience in the cheerleading, dance, band industry a plus.
Physical Demands and/or Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While not participating in an event this job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. Ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.
During events the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (5 hours plus) is required. The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio, walkie talkie, text message and email is required. The ability to lift, bend, push, pull and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. is required.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.
OUR VALUES
Service
– We lead with heart. We champion community.
Passion
– We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
Integrity
– We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
Respect
– We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
Innovation
– We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.
Transparency
– We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.
OUR BENEFITS
Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
Wellbeing Program
401(k) plan with company matching
Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
Varsity Brands Ownership Program
Employee Resource Groups
St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
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