LaSalle Network is partnering with a well-established educational products company to hire a Customer Support Specialist to join their team in Vernon Hills, IL. This is a great opportunity for a customer-focused professional who enjoys interacting with people, solving problems, and working as part of a collaborative team.
The Customer Support Specialist will serve as a key point of contact for visitors, customers, and employees while supporting front desk operations, customer service, order processing, and inventory management. The ideal candidate is positive, organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do
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Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and create a welcoming, professional experience
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Manage visitor check-in and day-to-day front desk operations
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Answer and route incoming phone calls
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Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries
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Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, website submissions, and social media
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Assist customers with orders, product questions, and general inquiries
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Research and resolve customer concerns and escalated issues
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Monitor customer portals for orders, shipping notifications, and updates
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Collaborate with internal teams to support customer and operational needs
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Assist with facility-related concerns and other administrative needs as needed
What We're Looking For
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High School Diploma or equivalent required
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1–3 years of customer service, reception, front desk, or administrative experience
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including basic Excel
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Excellent organization and multitasking abilities
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High attention to detail and accuracy
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Strong problem-solving skills and follow-through
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Positive, professional, and customer-focused attitude
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Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment
Position Details
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Compensation: $20.00–$22.00/hour, based on experience
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Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
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Location: Vernon Hills, IL
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Work Model: 100% onsite
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Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
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Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/
If you're looking for a customer-facing opportunity with a strong team environment, excellent training, and room to grow, apply today!
Alyssa Ebbole
Recruiter
LNOSHR
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here
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