Associate Customer Care Team Leader

The Associate Customer Care Team Leader role is intended as a mid/senior-career-level mostly operational position, in pipeline to become a Customer Care Manager, in Hempel’s Customer Care organization.

Do You Also Believe People Are a Company’s Greatest Asset?

The responsibilities and tasks of the Associate Customer Care Team Leader include, but are not limited to:

Managing large/complex customer inquiries, incl. order placement, tracking, delivery status updates, product information and more

Prioritizing customer PO’s and coordinating supply

Handling customer complaints

Provide guidance to junior colleagues

Participate in internal strategic projects

Support and act as back up for line manager in Customer Care

Daily operational tasks:

End to end cross-border sales order management in the ERP system, incl facilitation of on-time delivery, product substitutions and invoicing

End-to-end return order management

Outbound and inbound customer communication

Resolve customer complaints

Customer data management

Conduct training sessions

Support colleagues with task management and prioritization

Support the customers with onboarding and related training to relevant digital tools

Additional non-operational tasks:

Ensuring that a safe and healthy work environment exists by adhering to company health, safety and environment policies

Ensure the upholding of local and global compliance rules, when handling orders

Any general task and/or activity as is required and related to the above functions in accordance with the business requirements of the company

What Are We Looking For?

University / bachelor's degree in a relevant field and equivalent experience

Minimum 3+ years of experience in a customer care role

Proficient experience in standard operating procedures

Proficient with standard MS Office programs

Working efficiency (written and spoken) in local language and English

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Proficient in using ERP software (Microsoft preferred) and other relevant tools

Willingness to train colleagues

Do You Want to Be Part of a Global Team Where Collaboration Drives Success?

At Hempel, we believe in a customer-centric approach while maintaining operational efficiency.

Your ability to balance both will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth transactions and exceptional service delivery.

From day one, your input and initiative will be welcomed and expected.

In return, you’ll have the opportunity to grow within a global company that values collaboration, trust, and career development.

Does This Sound Like a Match?

Click the ‘Apply for position’ button and submit your CV and application letter in English via our recruitment system.

Application due

2026-08-16

Seniority Level

Associate

Job Functions

Customer Service

Industry

Chemicals

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.