Operations & Customer Service Coordinator
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R25,900 – R33,300 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Operations & Customer Service Coordinator
Location:Remote (Full-Time)
Schedule:Monday – Friday (Los Angeles / Pacific Time Zone Alignment)
Compensation:based on experiencePhilippines: about $1,500–$1,600/monthSouthAfrica: about $1,800–$2,000/month
Industry Focus:Custom Window Treatments (Blinds, Shades, Shutters, Drapery)
About the Company
Our client is a premier custom window treatment company serving residential clients throughout the greater Los Angeles area. We provide end-to-end, high-touch window covering solutions—managing every step of the customer journey from initial inquiry and digital quoting to expert design consultations and final installation.
We pride ourselves on balancing top-tier product quality with exceptional customer care. As a growing business, we utilize modern tools, custom systems, and AI-driven workflows to keep our operations agile, efficient, and customer-focused.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced, proactiveOperations & Customer Service Coordinatorwith direct window treatment industry knowledge to own our daily operational and customer-facing workflows.
This is not a traditional passive administration or basic call-answering role. You will be the primary operational backbone and initial brand ambassador for our business. You will manage inbound phone calls, conduct outbound follow-ups, maintain customer relationships, coordinate project calendars, manage our custom CRM, and—critically—help convert high-intent customer inquiries into paid design consultations ($150 fee).
The ideal candidate combines operational discipline, strong communication skills, and a commercially minded approach to customer care.
Key Responsibilities
1. Customer Experience & Communication
* Inbound & Outbound Phone Support:Serve as the first point of contact for residential clients across phone (Quo system) and digital communication channels.
* Consultative Communication:Build trust and rapport with homeowners, asking the right discovery questions to understand their window covering needs.
* Professional Representation:Deliver an articulate, high-touch, and reassuring experience that reflects a premium service brand.
2. Revenue Generation & Consultation Conversion
* Inquiry Conversion:Educate prospective clients on our custom process, online quoting features, and distinct value proposition.
* Consultation Fee Collection:Confidently introduce, explain, and collect our$150 upfront design consultation fee(which is credited back toward their overall project). Address initial customer hesitation or questions with professionalism.
* Lead Re-engagement:Perform proactive outbound follow-up with past leads, unconfirmed quotes, and open inquiries to keep opportunities moving forward.
3. Operations & Calendar Coordination
* Calendar Management:Own the primary scheduling calendar for design consultations, site measurements, and project milestones.
* Pre-Consultation Prep:Ensure all critical customer preferences, room details, and intake data are collected and attached to appointments prior to scheduled meetings.
* Workflow Ownership:Track outstanding operational tasks, follow up with internal team members and vendors, and prevent customer requests from slipping through the cracks.
4. CRM & Administrative Management
* Data Hygiene:Maintain pristine, updated records within our custom proprietary CRM system (entering notes, updating lead statuses, tracking call logs, and setting reminders).
* Process Optimization:Support the business owner in refining administrative workflows to eliminate operational bottlenecks.
* AI Tool Integration:Utilize Claude AI and Google Workspace tools to draft communications, organize documentation, and speed up administrative turnaround times.
Required Qualifications
* 2–5 years of direct experience in the Custom Window Treatment industry(mandatory). You must understand window covering product types (blinds, shades, shutters, drapery), industry terminology, and general project lifecycles.
* Flawless Spoken & Written English:Excellent verbal clarity, tone, and active listening skills over the phone.
* Proven Inside Sales or Fee-Collection Experience:Comfort with articulating value, asking for payment ($150 fee), and converting inquiries into firm appointments.
* Strong Operational & Scheduling Skills:Deep familiarity with calendar management across multiple time slots and team workflows.
* Technical Aptitude:Experience working with Google Workspace, modern cloud phone systems (e.g., Quo/OpenPhone), custom CRMs, and payment tools.
* Proactive Problem-Solver:Comfortable taking full ownership of tasks, organizing daily priorities independently, and operating effectively in a remote environment.
Preferred Qualifications & Technology Experience
* Phone Systems:Experience usingQuoor similar VoIP platforms.
* AI Productivity Tools:Familiarity usingClaude AIor ChatGPT for drafting communications, summarizing notes, or organizing operational tasks.
* Industry Tools
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R25,900/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,400/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 828 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →