Customer Operations Coordinator

Description     About Preferred Floor & Tile CO.  Preferred Floor & Tile CO. (PF&TCO) is one of the fastest growing flooring companies in the country. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with regional offices in Georgia, Florida, Nashville, South Carolina, Texas, and Phoenix, we’re continuing to expand into new markets. We offer turnkey flooring solutions, specializing in National and Regional Home Builders, Single Family Rental (SFR), and Multi-Family Property Management. We’re a family-owned business that never loses sight of what matters most: building and maintaining quality relationships with our clients. We’re looking for people who are dedicated, hard-working, self-motivated, resourceful, and dependable — people who want our customers saying, “Wow, Preferred is amazing!” We offer competitive compensation with real opportunities for growth, and we’re committed to helping our employees align their personal, professional, and financial goals with ours. Ask us about our 5-A’s philosophy and the “triple win” that drives everything we do  Opportunity The Customer Operations Coordinator is the operational backbone of the customer experience at Preferred Floor & Tile Co., serving as the primary point of coordination between clients, field Installation Quality Managers (IQMs), and internal operations teams. Owning each sales order from creation through active management, this role manages scheduling, quote review and creation, process flow oversight, customer portal administration, and field task dispatching—ensuring that every project moves forward with accuracy, urgency, and a client-first mindset. The Customer Operations Coordinator functions as a mid-level specialist who personally owns a portfolio of accounts across multiple SFR and BTR markets, maintaining deep familiarity with each client's expectations and each project's status at all times. This is a remote, nationally focused role requiring strong organizational discipline, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple active workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced residential flooring environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Sales Order Management Create and manage sales orders in RFMS and related systems, maintaining complete and accurate records throughout the active project lifecycle. Monitor the status of all active orders within the assigned portfolio, proactively identifying delays, gaps, or missing information that could impact project timelines. Coordinate order milestones across scheduling and installation stages to ensure seamless handoffs and on-time completion. Flag order discrepancies, scope changes, or pricing exceptions to the Customer Operations Manager for review and resolution. Monitor aging and open sales  orders in RFMS, identifying jobs that have not been fully closed out  within expected timeframes, researching the underlying reason, andnotifying the appropriate parties — including Accounting and District Managers — so that outstanding items have clear visibility and ownership. (This is an operational status follow-up function, not accounts receivable      or collections.)  Scheduling & Project Coordination Schedule flooring installation projects across assigned markets in alignment with client timelines, IQM  availability, and crew capacity. Coordinate pre-installation measurement appointments, ensuring IQMs receive accurate task assignments with complete property and project information. Monitor and adjust scheduling queues to accommodate changes in project scope, client requests, or field availability—communicating updates promptly to all affected parties. Maintain an organized, up-to-date scheduling calendar that provides clear visibility into project pipeline status across all active accounts. Anticipate and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts before they impact client commitments.  Quote Review & Creation Review incoming quotes for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with client pricing agreements and scope requirements before submission. Create new quotes in RFMS or applicable platforms based on project specifications, material selections,  and current pricing structures. Coordinate with field IQMs and the Customer Operations Manager to confirm scope details, measurement data, and product selections required for accurate quote preparation. Track quote status through the approval and acceptance workflow, following up with clients or internal  stakeholders as needed to advance open quotes. Identify and escalate any pricing anomalies, scope discrepancies, or out-of-contract requests to the  Customer Operations Manager.   Field Task Creation for Installation Quality Managers Generate and assign field tasks to Installation Quality Managers for pre-installation home measurements. Dispatch additional field tasks to IQMs as project needs arise—including scope clarifications, quote or measurement revisions, or issues identified during or after installation—ensuring field support is deployed quickly to resolve open items and keep projects on track. Ensure all field tasks are issued  with complete and accurate project information including property address, scope of work, product specifications, and scheduling windows. Monitor IQM task completion status and follow up on outstanding or overdue assignments to prevent downstream project delays. Compile and review IQM measurement data upon return, confirming accuracy and flagging any findings that require escalation or corrective action. Serve as the primary  operations-side contact for IQMs in the field, providing rapid support and      information to keep field work on schedule.  Customer Service & Client Communication Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned client accounts, responding to inquiries, status  requests, and service issues with professionalism and urgency. Proactively communicate project updates, scheduling confirmations, and milestone completions to  clients—ensuring no client is left waiting for information. Manage and resolve customer  escalations at the coordinator level, escalating complex or unresolved  issues to the Customer Operations Manager with full context and documentation. Maintain strong working  relationships with client contacts including property managers, asset managers, and maintenance coordinators across assigned SFR and BTR accounts. Ensure all client interactions  reflect Preferred Floor & Tile Co.'s standards for responsiveness,  accuracy, and service quality.     Customer Portal Management Administer and maintain client-facing customer portals, ensuring order data, project status, and  documentation are current and accurately reflected at all times. Navigate across the range of  client-specific customer portals, maintaining proficiency in the distinct workflows, layouts, and submission requirements unique to each platform. Submit quotes through the  appropriate client portals, ensuring pricing, scope, and supporting  documentation meet each client’s submission standards. Monitor and track service-level  agreements (SLAs) across client portals, ensuring response times,  milestone completions, and documentation requirements are met within client-defined timeframes and proactively flagging at-risk items. Upload completed work orders and supporting documentation to portals in accordance with client requirements and company standards. Coordinate with clients to resolve portal access issues, data discrepancies, or reporting requests in  a timely manner. Monitor portal submissions from clients—including new work orders, scope requests, or service tickets—and route them appropriately for action.     Process Flow Oversight Monitor the end-to-end workflow of assigned accounts, ensuring that each project stage—from order creation through scheduling and installation—progresses without bottlenecks. Identify process gaps, recurring inefficiencies, or workflow breakdowns and surface them to the Customer Operations Manager with proposed solutions. Ensure that all required handoffs between teams—quoting, scheduling, field, and billing—are completedaccurately and on time. Maintain adherence to Preferred  Floor & Tile Co.'s standard operating procedures across all order and project management activities. Support the Customer Operations Manager in refining and documenting workflow processes as the company scales. Requirements    Education and/or Experience –  High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or a related field preferred. 2–4+ years of experience in a coordinator, operations, or customer service  role—ideally within flooring, construction, property services, or a related field service environment. Language Skills – Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to  write letters and prepare other documents as needed. Proofreads work. Mathematical Skills – Ability to  add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure for basic algebraic and geometric calculations. Communication Skills - Ability to clearly and professionally communicate in person and over the phone, strong listening skills to understand customer needs, and clear and persuasive written communication. Be able to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing. Computer Skills – Knowledge of computer workstations and peripheral equipment; Knowledge of database, spreadsheet, email, and word processing software (e.g., Excel, ERP,  inventory, or purchasing systems).  Vision – Ability to view  documents, multiple screens, handwritten text, and drive.   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  Prior experience managing the lifecycle of work orders or sales orders in a project-based or field service context strongly preferred. Familiarity with SFR or BTR operations, property management workflows, or residential construction. Experience using RFMS, Measure Mobile, or similar field service management or CRM platforms.    EMPLOYMENT AT-WILL   Employment is voluntarily entered, and employees are free to resign at will at any time with or without cause. Similarly, the company may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time with or without notice or cause, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee must be able to lift and carry 15-20 lbs. (i.e., laptop, monitor) in order to move it as needed.    WORK ENVIRONMENT    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The work environment generally consists of indoor heated and cooled office space.   This is a fully remote position  supporting multiple SFR and BTR markets across the country. Standard business hours with  occasional flexibility required to accommodate client needs or project deadlines across time zones. Must have reliable high-speed internet, a dedicated workspace, and the ability to participate in video meetings and real-time team collaboration. No travel required; occasional virtual collaboration with field IQMs and regional operations teams