WATSON GLOVES: Who We Are:
With 107 years of experience, Watson Gloves is North America’s single source for hand protection offering over 2,000 different styles to cover glove-use: at work, at home, at play. We are a Family -owned company that is committed to providing Authentic and Fun experiences for our people and our customers that deliver above and beyond customer and employee experiences based in Integrity and Continuous Improvement .
Our drive for being industry leaders in glove innovation and focus on the four pillars of corporate social responsibility play a large part in our success as we live out our Just Cause by elevating industry for the greater good through sustainability and innovation protecting people and our planet.
If you like to work in a cool, collaborative workplace where we like to have fun but get the job done, look no further than Watson Gloves. “We’re glovers, not fighters” – Watson Marketing Team.
Role: Customer Service Representative
Job Location: Calgary, AB (on-site)
Role Type: 20-month contract (mat leave coverage)
Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri 7:30-4pm
The Role:
We’re seeking a full-time Customer Service Representative to join our Calgary branch for a 20-month contract. As a member of our customer service team, you will be responsible for delivering top-tier service while building strong relationships with our clients. To help you succeed, we’ll provide training and mentorship in effective communication, problem solving, produce knowledge and relationship building. This is a great opportunity to be a part of an engaging and supportive team.
YOUR core responsibilities:
General Duties:
Develop and maintain a high level of product knowledge along with an understanding of industrial safety protection
Develop strong relationships with Watson Gloves customers and in time, should be able to greet customers by name
Assist customers in person, over the phone, email, or online chat, with inquiries relating to pricing, stock availability, cross-over products, orders, and shipments, forwarding leads to Sales Reps as needed
Utilize critical thinking skills to effectively solve customer complaints
Order entry and management of regular, booking, private label and/or EDI orders
Active follow up and management of shipping, backorders, open orders, and missing shipments
Review and vet RA’s and forward to Sales Reps
Monitor customer balances and communicate with Credit Department
Process credit card charges through Bambora
Assist Sales staff with product availability and other information as requested
Attend and lead product knowledge sessions
Recommend substitutions on out-of-stock products to customers as required
Utilize product and customer knowledge to suggest Add On sales to customer orders
On a weekly basis, ensure all territory open orders are actioned
Manager transfer orders and expedite territory back orders on a weekly basis
Alert Sales Managers of any pricing discrepancies
Track missing shipments and backorders
Attend Trade Shows as required
Enter and manage booking orders
Provide support and management to EDI customers
Ensure the Live chat for CALG is managed at the designated time slot (9:30am – 2:30pm daily)
Stay active on social media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
Sales Support:
Provide support to Hand Protection Specialists (sales representatives)
What YOU BRING to Watson Gloves:
2+ years of customer service experience
Minimum high school diploma
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service, organizational, time management and critical thinking skills
Strong computer skills: Outlook, Word, Excel
Ability to work under pressure and multitask
Team player attitude
Our VALUES:
Family Spirit: we support each other and we work as a team
Integrity: we deliver on our promises every single day
Fun: we work hard and play hard
Authentic: we are true to who we are and what we do
Continuous Improvement: We continually invest in our people and improving our processes
What we OFFER:
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits package and time off policies
Company laptop
On-site gym and fitness equipment
On-site parking available
Great work environment & culture - we're recognized as one of BC's Best Managed Companies 2025!
Lots of fun events & company SWAG
Thank you for your interest in Watson Gloves #WG! Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We wish you the best in your job search.
Watson Gloves is an equal opportunity employer, that fosters a diverse & inclusive workplace; one in which we are all working towards the same Just Cause of elevating our industry for the greater good, through sustainability and innovation, protecting people and our planet. Watson Gloves abides by Federal laws and does not discrimination on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. For more information on our Diversity & Inclusion statement & practices visit: Watson Gloves Careers - Watson Gloves