Customer Service Lead

Chimney Cricket & Hometown Hearth

Customer Service Lead

Media, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Are you a natural people-person who loves helping others? At Chimney Cricket, we do more than clean chimneys—we create cozy, safe homes. As a Customer Service & Sales Representative, you’ll be the friendly voice that guides homeowners to the right solution while earning rewards for every appointment you book. If you’re friendly, motivated, thrive on great conversations, and want to be part of a trusted local team, we’d love to meet you.

    About Us:

    Chimney Cricket is a family-owned local leader in chimney service and hearth installation. We take pride in our craftsmanship, safety standards, and commitment to exceptional customer experiences. We’re looking for a friendly and motivated team player who wants to be the voice of our company—the first point of contact for homeowners looking for reliable fireplace, chimney, and hearth solutions and a pace setter for our customer service team.

    Position Summary:

    The Customer Service & Sales Representative (CSR-SR) provides exceptional customer care while actively promoting and booking our chimney and hearth services. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on creating positive customer experiences, has a natural ability to guide conversations toward solutions—and sales, and motivates fellow team members to do the same

    Responsibilities:

    GOAL: Facilitate efficient and timely booking of service and project appointments

    Customer Service:

    Answer incoming phone calls, emails, and online inquiries promptly and professionally

    Assist customers with scheduling, rescheduling, and general service questions

    Maintain a calm, solutions-oriented attitude with both routine and urgent customer needs

    Follow up with customers after service to ensure satisfaction

    Accurately document all customer interactions in our CRM system

    Sales & Booking:

    Educate callers on our services, processes, and seasonal maintenance needs

    Actively listen to uncover additional service opportunities during inbound calls

    Convert inquiries into booked appointments using a soft-sales approach

    Upsell additional services (e.g., inspections, dryer vent cleaning, hearth upgrades)

    Proactively call past customers for seasonal service

    Meet or exceed booking goals and upsell targets

    Support the Sales Manager with lead follow-up, estimate prep, CRM updates, and goal alignment

    Assist with sales operations, reporting, and customer follow-ups to ensure smooth execution

    Manage leads, prepare proposals, and maintain accurate sales records in coordination with the Sales Manager

    Handle daily sales support tasks, including updating estimates, tracking leads, and reaching out to customers

    Skills & Qualifications:

    2+ years in a customer-facing role (Sales or appointment booking experience preferred)

    Confident, warm phone presence and Excellent verbal and written communication

    Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills

    Familiarity with service scheduling software or CRMs (e.g., ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro) a plus

    Incentive Structure:

    We believe great conversations lead to great outcomes—for our customers and our team. Our incentive program rewards effort and results:

    Benefits:

    Hourly Wage w/ performance-based raises

    Medical and dental insurance plans (after 90d)

    Matching retirement plan (after 1 year)

    Paid holidays (after 90d) and PTO (after 1 year)

    Company-sponsored training and certifications

    Friendly, team-oriented culture

    Bonus Opportunities:

    Tiered commission for monthly goals met:

    100% to Ind Rev goal = $100 bonus

    >110% to Ind Rev goal = $200 bonus

    Employee Referral & Qtrly Team Incentives

    RISE VALUES

    GOAL: All employees must demonstrate that they are a Values fit in the following areas.

    RESPECT: For others and yourself

    Give grace. Professional and positive. Give the benefit of the doubt

    Winsome. Friendly and Confident; make friends

    Trust builders. With team members, customers, subs, and vendors

    On time. Timely service to each other and customers

    Satisfaction Champion. Invest in and elevate others

    INTEGRITY: Humble engagement

    Say what you do. Do what you say

    Do the right thing when no one is looking

    Get under the problem. Servant leadership

    Measure your work. Collect and disseminate reliable/accurate data

    Be discreet. Handle information with integrity and confidentiality

    SAFETY: The why informs the what

    Eyes open. Care/awareness on the job to prevent physical injuries to self, others, and property

    Brotherly concern. Look out for others. Lead other team members in safe work practices

    Intentionally safe. Plan for safe outcomes

    PPE Champion. Aware of and able to educate customers in our PPE use and policies

    Capable and Competent. Familiar with CCinc processes and able to utilize them to maximize customer satisfaction, service efficiency, and company-wide profitability

    EXCELLENCE: Eager pursuit of quality outcomes

    Touchdowns win the game. Resourceful and diligent. Meeting team and company goals

    Figure it out. Proactive, proficient, and creative in problem-solving in your role and with the team

    Innovate. Make things better, faster, more efficient

    Know it. Educate customers on industry and company standards and proprietary processes

    Grow it. Pursue ongoing professional development and knowledge building