Customer Service Representative
Portland
Dependent on Experience
Dr. Martens is more than a brand - it's a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. We're a thriving, values-driven business powered by diverse thinkers, bold doers, and people who bring their whole selves to work. If you're ready to make your mark, you're in the right place.
At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. They're not just words - they're how we turn passion into progress.
WHERE YOU CONTRIBUTE
The Customer Service Representative is the primary day‑to‑day contact for wholesale partners across the Americas. The role delivers a premium, consistent, and consumer‑centric service experience through accurate order management, proactive communication, and timely issue resolution. It supports our channel performance by reducing friction in the order lifecycle, strengthening customer relationships, and enabling commercial teams to execute effectively. This role plays a meaningful part in improving customer satisfaction, on‑time delivery, operational efficiency, and repeat business.
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Serve as the primary point of contact for wholesale customers, managing inquiries via phone, email, and digital channels with professionalism and brand alignment.
- Manage the complete wholesale order lifecycle, including accurate order entry, updates, adjustments, and communication of order status.
- Conduct orderbook analysis using Excel and reporting tools to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for action.
- Partner closely with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to support on‑time, in‑full delivery and resolve escalations.
- Maintain a strong understanding of wholesale account requirements, vendor portals, and system processes.
- Identify and surface recurring issues or customer pain points to inform process and service improvements.
- Participate in the adoption of new tools, technology, and process enhancements that elevate customer experience.
- Ensure all documentation, communication, and data handling follow company standards and compliance requirements.
KEY SKILLS & CAPABILITIES
- 2–3 years of experience in customer service, sales support, or wholesale account coordination; industry experience in footwear, apparel, or consumer goods preferred.
- Strong analytical capability with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, data consolidation, reporting) and familiarity with analytics tools such as Power BI.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to build rapport, convey information clearly, and collaborate with diverse partners.
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and multitasking ability; comfortable managing heavy email and phone volume.
- Problem‑solving mindset with ability to investigate issues, determine solutions, and escalate when required.
- Team‑oriented approach, demonstrating collaboration, ownership, and accountability.
- Self‑starter who can work independently while seeking feedback and continuous learning opportunities.
- Alignment with Dr. Martens’ values: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive experience for both customers and colleagues.
We live and breathe Rebellious Self Expression at Dr. Martens, and there are 3 core values at the heart of it. They never stand alone, but work together as a balancing act of rights and responsibilities to support how we work together at DMs.
BE YOURSELF. ACT COURAGEOUSLY. SHOW YOU CARE.
At DM your technical capability will go hand in hand with the below:
- Great relationship management that delivers results through effective teamwork
- You’ll be a proud custodian to our DM’s culture, embodying what we stand for and encouraging others to do the same
- You’ll help build a highly engaged team – ensuring a collaborative culture and providing guidance & support to other team members
- You will take ownership for your own development, proactively seeking out feedback to build self-awareness
- You will bring the outside-in; you’ll share best practice across the team/business and encourage ideas sharing as well as collaborative problem solving
- You’ll lead the way and role model on all things DE&I & wellbeing
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Welcome to the brand pair of Docs
- Employee discount of 65% off footwear and 50% on accessories
- Early Friday finish in the summertime
- Amazing Portland based office & rooftop
- Hybrid work schedule
- Affordable & comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision packages
- Our Employee Assistance Program – for when times might get tough
- 401(k) Pre-Tax and Roth Retirement savings plans
- DM Foundation, supporting and empowering our communities around the world
- Paid volunteer hours
READY TO FILL YOUR BOOTS?
If you're excited to own your impact, shape the future of an iconic brand, and grow your career in a place that champions individuality - we'd love to hear from you.
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at jobs@drmartens.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to authentically speak to our consumers.
We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included, whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.