Trade Specialist II
Lessen, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Lessen is the tech-enabled, end-to-end property service provider that is transforming how commercial and residential real estate services are delivered and managed at scale. Lessen’s technology platform provides data-driven insights that unlock key growth opportunities for the entire real estate ecosystem—including investors, owners, managers, and service providers. The company leverages a network of over 30,000 vetted, qualified vendors (Lessen Affiliates) serving clients with over 1 million properties and completing more than 3.5 million work orders annually across an expanding range of services. Lessen, LLC is a venture-backed, privately held company with offices in Scottsdale and Chicago.
Job Summary The Trade Specialist plays an integral role in customer and vendor support to a specific client base. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining client and associate relationships, while serving as a specific trade related SME for significant and complex issues and queries, proactively resolving their daily challenges and providing expertise and knowledge both internally and externally.
What You'll Do
Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and vendors to gain an understanding of their operational needs in a specific trade related area, assists in the development and implementation of solutions to meet those needs
Review vendor quotes on behalf of client to ensure scope and pricing of suggested work is appropriate
Develop and coordinate client and internal initiatives and special projects
Serves as a technical and subject matter expert resource for the department and leadership
Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external clients; resolving issues with vendors as necessary
Proactively resolve significant and complex vendor and client issues; drive all issues towards resolution.
Provide support to other trade team members as required
Foster a positive work environment and collaborate effectively with all stakeholders
Ensure confidentiality of internal and external data
Perform ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned
Maintain CPD and awareness of trade / industry developments
Seek opportunities for continuous process improvement
Professional Skills
Proficient Customer Service Skills
Proficient Verbal Communication Skills
Proficient Written Communication Skills
Proficient Teamwork Skills
Proficient Relationship Skills
Proficient Negotiation Skills
Advanced Problem‑Solving Skills
Proficient Prioritization Skills
Role Specific Skills
Computer Skills: Intermediate proficiencies in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook preferred
SME in a specific relevant trade
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Relevant trade qualification
4+ years of experience in relevant field or internal promotion from within SMS
Experience working in an FM, retail, buildings environment
Demonstrable experience of solving highly complex trade related technical issues
Other Relevant Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
$70,000 - $80,000 a year
Why Lessen
Competitive compensation
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options
401K retirement savings plan
Paid vacation, federal and floating holidays
Maternity/Paternity Pay
Career advancement opportunities
All the tools you’ll need to be successful
Lessen is intentional about attracting, developing, and retaining amazing talent from diverse backgrounds. We’re looking for teammates that are enthusiastic, empathetic, curious, motivated, reliable, and will help us amplify the positive & inclusive culture we’ve been building. Lessen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Job Summary The Trade Specialist plays an integral role in customer and vendor support to a specific client base. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining client and associate relationships, while serving as a specific trade related SME for significant and complex issues and queries, proactively resolving their daily challenges and providing expertise and knowledge both internally and externally.
What You'll Do
Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and vendors to gain an understanding of their operational needs in a specific trade related area, assists in the development and implementation of solutions to meet those needs
Review vendor quotes on behalf of client to ensure scope and pricing of suggested work is appropriate
Develop and coordinate client and internal initiatives and special projects
Serves as a technical and subject matter expert resource for the department and leadership
Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external clients; resolving issues with vendors as necessary
Proactively resolve significant and complex vendor and client issues; drive all issues towards resolution.
Provide support to other trade team members as required
Foster a positive work environment and collaborate effectively with all stakeholders
Ensure confidentiality of internal and external data
Perform ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned
Maintain CPD and awareness of trade / industry developments
Seek opportunities for continuous process improvement
Professional Skills
Proficient Customer Service Skills
Proficient Verbal Communication Skills
Proficient Written Communication Skills
Proficient Teamwork Skills
Proficient Relationship Skills
Proficient Negotiation Skills
Advanced Problem‑Solving Skills
Proficient Prioritization Skills
Role Specific Skills
Computer Skills: Intermediate proficiencies in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook preferred
SME in a specific relevant trade
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Relevant trade qualification
4+ years of experience in relevant field or internal promotion from within SMS
Experience working in an FM, retail, buildings environment
Demonstrable experience of solving highly complex trade related technical issues
Other Relevant Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
$70,000 - $80,000 a year
Why Lessen
Competitive compensation
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options
401K retirement savings plan
Paid vacation, federal and floating holidays
Maternity/Paternity Pay
Career advancement opportunities
All the tools you’ll need to be successful
Lessen is intentional about attracting, developing, and retaining amazing talent from diverse backgrounds. We’re looking for teammates that are enthusiastic, empathetic, curious, motivated, reliable, and will help us amplify the positive & inclusive culture we’ve been building. Lessen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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