Sr. Customer Support Specialist

Join the Associated Materials Innovations team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us!

Who We Are

At Associated Materials Innovations, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience. For decades, we have provided vinyl windows, siding, and metal building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America.

As a leading manufacturer of exterior building products and preferred product manufacturer for Alside, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AMI team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.

Position Summary
The Senior Customer Support Specialist serves as a dedicated Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and strategic partner for assigned customers. This role is designed to build long-term strategic relationships built on trust, results, and proactive partnership rather than reactive firefighting.

The Senior Customer Support Specialist will own the complete customer experience from onboarding through complex issue resolution, serving as the essential bridge between what our customers need and what we deliver. You don't just manage accounts, you become a trusted advisor who understands the specific business context of your assigned customers, anticipates challenges before they escalate, and accelerates solutions through seamless cross-functional coordination. This role requires a strategic mindset, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate with executive-level professionalism while managing high-impact, time-sensitive situations.

What To Expect

• Walk customers through "How to do business with Associated Materials," including ordering systems, support resources, communication protocols, and escalation paths
• Conduct regular proactive outbound check-in calls to anticipate needs, identify potential risks, and strengthen relationships
• Take full ownership of customer issues from initial contact through complete resolution, coordinating across Plants, Customer Service, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Warranty teams to break down silos and accelerate solutions
• Triage and resolve issues independently when possible, or coordinate cross-functional resources for complex, multi-department challenges
• Using exception reports and system monitoring tools, proactively notifying customers and Territory Sales Managers of potential missed shipments, revised dates, or operational disruptions - intervening before customers are impacted
• Investigate root causes of issues, prepare and process credit memos, debit memos, and return material authorizations (RMAs) accurately and efficiently
• Maintain current and accurate knowledge of product offerings, lead times, pricing, and supply chain developments that impact customer operations
• Provide product technical information to respond to customer inquiries and recommend alternative materials or solutions
• Route sophisticated technical inquiries to qualified divisional personnel while maintaining ownership of communication back to the customer
• Identify and communicate process gaps, system disconnects, and workflow breakdowns that impact customer experience
• Serve as a liaison translating customer needs into actionable requests for internal stakeholders
• Capture and systematically share relevant customer feedback with internal teams to drive product and process enhancements
• Evaluate current customer support processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend data-driven improvements
• Contribute frontline insights to operational improvement initiatives and strategic planning
• May occasionally visit customer locations to strengthen relationships, conduct process reviews, or resolve complex issues

What We're Looking For

• 3-5+ years of customer service, account management, or customer-facing operations experience required
• Salesforce CRM experience preferred (case management, account updates, reporting)
• Manufacturing, distribution, or building materials industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting high-value accounts, executive stakeholders, or managing complex multi-stakeholder relationships is highly desirable
• Background in a SPOC, account coordinator, customer success operations, or dedicated support role is a plus
• Experience navigating cross-functional environments and coordinating solutions across multiple departments

• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose root causes quickly

• Professional, clear, and confident communicator across phone, email, and in-person channels
• Ability to translate technical information for varied audiences (from plant operations to executive leadership)
• Skilled at de-escalating tense situations and managing difficult conversations with empathy and professionalism

• Meticulous with documentation, follow-up, case management, and system accuracy
• Strong attention to detail in high-volume, fast-paced environments
• Excellent time management and ability to balance competing priorities

• Strong sense of urgency and ability to respond quickly to time-sensitive, high-impact situations

• Builds strong working relationships with cross-functional partners (Plants, Quality, Logistics, Finance, Customer Service, Warranty)

• AS400 or ERP system experience strongly preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel for data analysis, Word, Outlook)

Benefits of Working with Associated Materials

• Competitive Wage
• Opportunity for growth
• Long standing business model in a changing market
• Premier company culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay
• Discount programs

About Us

When you join AMI, you are part of a leading North American manufacturing business of vinyl windows, cladding, metal siding, trim and other essential exterior building products for residential, light commercial and multifamily projects. In 2022, we introduced our composite cladding system, a first-of-its-kind solution featuring exclusive (GP)2 technology. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, AMI is part of Associated Materials, LLC, which owns and operates 10 manufacturing facilities in North America including a distribution center.

Associated Materials Innovations ... Building Products Better

Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.

Additional Information 

The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Click to learn more about benefits.