Mid Level Customer Specialist Jobs
Mid level customer specialist jobs belong to professionals ready to own client relationships end to end, guide junior teammates, and resolve complex issues without close supervision. Hiring covers Manufacturing, Energy, and Distribution & Wholesale, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid openings, and employers like Amazon Web Services, CooperSurgical, and Suburban Propane competing for customer specialists at this level now.
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Description
Join Franklin Electric on our mission to empower communities with sustainable water management solutions, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping a better future for generations to come.
Our vision for Customer Success is simple: We will become an indispensable partner to our best customers - specifically our key distributor partners within the industrial distribution channel - and make them loyal, raving fans of Franklin Electric through our in-depth customer knowledge, product expertise, and end-to-end support enabled by strong cross-functional collaboration. Our efforts will drive revenue growth, customer retention, and market expansion.
This role provides end-to-end account and relationship support for our best customers, primarily top-tier industrial distributors, driving best practices and innovation to create more value for the business. The goal is to increase customer satisfaction, retention, and adoption of key product and service features within the industrial distribution market segment. This is a non-quota-bearing role that delivers commercial impact through customer retention, operational excellence, technical support, and distributor enablement.
This position can be based out of any of our Franklin Electric locations in Fort Wayne, IN, Wilburton, OK or Canby, OR. Candidates should be located within a reasonable commuting distance of one of these sites.
Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!
MOVE FORWARD WITH US
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide end-to-end, single point of contact support for top-tier distributor partners, from product selection & quote support, order entry and inquiry, to accounts receivable support and issue resolution, including coordination of custom, configured, or non-standard orders.
- Proactively anticipate customer needs and identify potential opportunities or issues; create recommendations and facilitate actions accordingly, requiring strong knowledge of accounts, products, and technical specifications and applications.
- Support sales and marketing efforts to strengthen distributor relationships, expand market coverage, and enable account growth.
- Serve as the customers’ voice internally across Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Professional Services.
- Establish and deepen relationships with customers by understanding their business objectives, with particular focus on distributor operational and fulfillment requirements, and providing exemplary support.
- Communicate frequently with customers on updates, information, concerns, and suggestions to ensure transparency and trust with distributor partners.
- Analyze customer communications, feedback, and benchmark data; launch and/or support initiatives to evolve processes and better meet customer expectations.
- Identify potential upsell, new product, substitution or replacement opportunities, slow-moving products, and obsolete or excess inventory to create value strategies aligned with the distributor’s inventory and go-to-market model.
- Manage deliverables aligned with the Customer Success team’s strategic objectives.
- Use customer benchmark data to highlight distributor success and provide ongoing recommendations for optimization.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Sales, Product Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations) to evaluate feasibility, pricing, lead times, and execution of custom product configurations, special requests, and complex orders.
- Organize workflow to meet customer timeframes and customer-specific requirements, coordinating with distributor buyers and internal teams to define and execute agreed-upon processes.
- Complete forms, applications, and customer documentation as required.
- Participate in business travel as needed, including distributor visits, industry trade shows, and customer events.
Who we want:
If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
- Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
- Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
- Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Collaborative partner - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
What you need:
Skills and Abilities:
- Dependable, self-motivated, and displays initiative
- Results and goal oriented
- Customer growth oriented
- Effective communication skills – written & verbal, internal & external customers
- Strong problem analysis and problem-solving skills, innovative
- Professional in all manners
- High-level attention to detail, high level accuracy and reliable results
- Technical aptitude and ability to understand product specifications, configurations, and applications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred)
- Three to five years of relevant experience or training in customer service, customer experience, customer success, applications engineering, or a related field (required)
- Experience supporting industrial distributors or working with technical/industrial products (preferred)
Computer Skills
- Advanced: Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Desirable: Experience working in JDE and Microsoft Dynamics
Don’t feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.
Company Values & Benefits
FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:
- Hybrid remote work arrangements
- Generous paid time off & holidays
- Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
- On site café & complimentary beverage stations
- Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
- 401(k) with matching & service contributions
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Short & long-term disability
- Fertility & adoption support
- Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
- Health & wellness programs
Take a look at this video to see our Global Headquarters here in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
About Franklin Electric
Franklin Electric is a global leader in water and energy systems, committed to continuous improvement and innovation to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Our founders in 1944 named the company after America’s pioneer electrical engineer, Benjamin Franklin, which lives on today in our culture to drive us to push boundaries and create meaningful change. We offer a comprehensive range of pumps, motors, drives, and controls for residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and municipal applications.
More than just a workplace, Franklin Electric is a vibrant and inclusive community of forward-thinkers, united by our mission to drive positive impact worldwide. Our culture fosters career growth and personal development, with a focus on promoting from within and nurturing talent. Our recent awards in “America's Most Responsible Companies”, “Most Trusted Companies” by Newsweek, “America’s Climate Leaders” and “Indiana’s Best Places to Work” attest, we're dedicated to upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility.
At Franklin Electric, we believe that everyone deserves to be treated fairly and respectfully, and that our diversity of thought, culture and experience makes us a stronger company. Our commitment to social responsibility is evident in programs like the Franklin Women's Network and our philanthropic efforts through the Franklin Wells for the World Foundation. Through these endeavors, we've provided clean water to over 284,000 people in 12 countries, addressing the global water crisis head-on.
Locally in our communities, the Franklin Electric Charitable and Educational Foundation (FECEF) supports causes close to our hearts, such as United Way, Boys & Girls Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Our dedication to excellence extends beyond our products and services, shaping a brighter future for both our employees and the communities we serve. Join us in driving meaningful change and making a difference with Franklin Electric.
Description
Join Franklin Electric on our mission to empower communities with sustainable water management solutions, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping a better future for generations to come.
Our vision for Customer Success is simple: We will become an indispensable partner to our best customers - specifically our key distributor partners within the industrial distribution channel - and make them loyal, raving fans of Franklin Electric through our in-depth customer knowledge, product expertise, and end-to-end support enabled by strong cross-functional collaboration. Our efforts will drive revenue growth, customer retention, and market expansion.
This role provides end-to-end account and relationship support for our best customers, primarily top-tier industrial distributors, driving best practices and innovation to create more value for the business. The goal is to increase customer satisfaction, retention, and adoption of key product and service features within the industrial distribution market segment. This is a non-quota-bearing role that delivers commercial impact through customer retention, operational excellence, technical support, and distributor enablement.
This position can be based out of any of our Franklin Electric locations in Fort Wayne, IN, Wilburton, OK or Canby, OR. Candidates should be located within a reasonable commuting distance of one of these sites.
Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!
MOVE FORWARD WITH US
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide end-to-end, single point of contact support for top-tier distributor partners, from product selection & quote support, order entry and inquiry, to accounts receivable support and issue resolution, including coordination of custom, configured, or non-standard orders.
- Proactively anticipate customer needs and identify potential opportunities or issues; create recommendations and facilitate actions accordingly, requiring strong knowledge of accounts, products, and technical specifications and applications.
- Support sales and marketing efforts to strengthen distributor relationships, expand market coverage, and enable account growth.
- Serve as the customers’ voice internally across Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Professional Services.
- Establish and deepen relationships with customers by understanding their business objectives, with particular focus on distributor operational and fulfillment requirements, and providing exemplary support.
- Communicate frequently with customers on updates, information, concerns, and suggestions to ensure transparency and trust with distributor partners.
- Analyze customer communications, feedback, and benchmark data; launch and/or support initiatives to evolve processes and better meet customer expectations.
- Identify potential upsell, new product, substitution or replacement opportunities, slow-moving products, and obsolete or excess inventory to create value strategies aligned with the distributor’s inventory and go-to-market model.
- Manage deliverables aligned with the Customer Success team’s strategic objectives.
- Use customer benchmark data to highlight distributor success and provide ongoing recommendations for optimization.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Sales, Product Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations) to evaluate feasibility, pricing, lead times, and execution of custom product configurations, special requests, and complex orders.
- Organize workflow to meet customer timeframes and customer-specific requirements, coordinating with distributor buyers and internal teams to define and execute agreed-upon processes.
- Complete forms, applications, and customer documentation as required.
- Participate in business travel as needed, including distributor visits, industry trade shows, and customer events.
Who we want:
If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
- Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
- Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
- Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Collaborative partner - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
What you need:
Skills and Abilities:
- Dependable, self-motivated, and displays initiative
- Results and goal oriented
- Customer growth oriented
- Effective communication skills – written & verbal, internal & external customers
- Strong problem analysis and problem-solving skills, innovative
- Professional in all manners
- High-level attention to detail, high level accuracy and reliable results
- Technical aptitude and ability to understand product specifications, configurations, and applications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (strongly preferred)
- Three to five years of relevant experience or training in customer service, customer experience, customer success, applications engineering, or a related field (required)
- Experience supporting industrial distributors or working with technical/industrial products (preferred)
Computer Skills
- Advanced: Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Desirable: Experience working in JDE and Microsoft Dynamics
Don’t feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.
Company Values & Benefits
FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:
- Hybrid remote work arrangements
- Generous paid time off & holidays
- Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
- On site café & complimentary beverage stations
- Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
- 401(k) with matching & service contributions
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Short & long-term disability
- Fertility & adoption support
- Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
- Health & wellness programs
Take a look at this video to see our Global Headquarters here in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
About Franklin Electric
Franklin Electric is a global leader in water and energy systems, committed to continuous improvement and innovation to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Our founders in 1944 named the company after America’s pioneer electrical engineer, Benjamin Franklin, which lives on today in our culture to drive us to push boundaries and create meaningful change. We offer a comprehensive range of pumps, motors, drives, and controls for residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and municipal applications.
More than just a workplace, Franklin Electric is a vibrant and inclusive community of forward-thinkers, united by our mission to drive positive impact worldwide. Our culture fosters career growth and personal development, with a focus on promoting from within and nurturing talent. Our recent awards in “America's Most Responsible Companies”, “Most Trusted Companies” by Newsweek, “America’s Climate Leaders” and “Indiana’s Best Places to Work” attest, we're dedicated to upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility.
At Franklin Electric, we believe that everyone deserves to be treated fairly and respectfully, and that our diversity of thought, culture and experience makes us a stronger company. Our commitment to social responsibility is evident in programs like the Franklin Women's Network and our philanthropic efforts through the Franklin Wells for the World Foundation. Through these endeavors, we've provided clean water to over 284,000 people in 12 countries, addressing the global water crisis head-on.
Locally in our communities, the Franklin Electric Charitable and Educational Foundation (FECEF) supports causes close to our hearts, such as United Way, Boys & Girls Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Our dedication to excellence extends beyond our products and services, shaping a brighter future for both our employees and the communities we serve. Join us in driving meaningful change and making a difference with Franklin Electric.
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Mid Level Customer Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level customer specialist job?
Position your experience around ownership and outcomes, not just task completion. Highlight accounts you managed independently, processes you improved, and situations where you resolved escalated issues without supervision. Tailor your resume to show measurable impact, such as retention improvements or satisfaction scores, and emphasize your ability to work across teams and influence outcomes beyond your immediate role.
Which companies hire mid level customer specialists?
Companies hiring mid level customer specialists right now include Amazon Web Services, CooperSurgical, and Suburban Propane, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Employers at this level tend to be established organizations with dedicated customer success or service functions that need professionals who can operate with autonomy and handle complex client needs.
Are there remote mid level customer specialist jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid opportunities are widely available at this experience level. About 40% of mid level customer specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting strong employer demand for professionals who can manage client relationships and collaborate with internal teams without being on-site full time.
How do I move up to a mid level customer specialist role?
Moving into a mid level role typically comes from building depth in your first few years, taking ownership of increasingly complex accounts, and demonstrating you can work without close guidance. Consistent delivery on measurable goals, volunteering for cross-functional projects, and developing expertise in a specific industry or customer segment all signal readiness for mid level responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most mid level customer specialists?
Mid Level customer specialist roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Energy, and Distribution & Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to drive the strongest hiring at this level because their customer relationships are complex enough to require experienced specialists who can manage accounts, resolve escalations, and contribute to retention strategies independently.