Customer Service Jobs

Customer Service Professionals in the retail industry are responsible for assisting customers with inquiries, complaints, or problems. They interact directly with customers to hear their concerns, solve problems, and provide them with information about products or services. They help to create an environment that fosters customer loyalty and enhances the shopping experience. This often includes processing returns or exchanges, resolving complaints, and ensuring that customers leave satisfied. These professionals may work in a physical store or in a virtual setting, such as a call center or online chat support.

Important skills for a Customer Service Professional in the retail industry include strong communication and problem-solving skills, patience, empathy, and excellent knowledge of the company's products or services. There are also certain certifications that can enhance a professional's credentials in this field, such as the Certified Customer Service Professional (CCSP) and the Professional Customer Service Certification (PCSC). Prior to becoming a Customer Service Professional, individuals may hold roles such as Sales Associate, Cashier, or Store Clerk, where they can gain valuable experience in dealing with customers and understanding the retail environment.

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Customer Service Representative

services tools/enterprise systems (i.e., SAP) Demonstrated interest and willingness to gain basic knowledge of products, pricing and customers Demonstrated effective time management skills to remain...

Customer Service Representative I

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 17 hours ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 17 hours ago

Who You Are: You are eager to provide top tier customer service support in a manufacturing environment....

Client Service Representative - Urgent Care

  • Wayne, PA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Wayne, PA
  • 20 hours ago

About the Customer Service Representative - Urgent Care Role: We are looking for a Customer Service Representative to join our growing team!...

Veterinary Client Service Representative - Call Center

  • Middletown, CT
  • 20 hours ago
  • Middletown, CT
  • 20 hours ago

Requirements Previous experience in a customer service role, preferably in a veterinary setting, is preferred. Familiarity with veterinary terminology or a willingness to learn....

Client Service Representative

  • Norristown, PA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Norristown, PA
  • 20 hours ago

Requirements Experience in customer service, pet store, grooming, kennel work, animal industry preferred. Computer knowledge- keyboarding and use of office communication systems (office suite)....

Ramp & Customer Service Agent

  • Medford, OR
  • 20 hours ago
  • Medford, OR
  • 20 hours ago

Preferred: A minimum of 1 year of customer service or community service experience....

Customer Service Representative (Hybrid) 1

  • Janesville, WI
  • 22 hours ago
  • Janesville, WI
  • 22 hours ago

You Have: High School diploma or equivalent. 1+ years of customer service experience....

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Client Service Representative to join our team at the community mental health clinic in Brockton, Massachusetts. As a valued member of our...

Customer Service Representative

  • Concord, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, CA
  • 1 day ago

As a Customer Service Representative, youll play a pivotal role in our fast-paced environment by building connections with our diverse customer base, ensuring seamless transactions and exceptional in-store...

Customer Service Representative

  • Canton, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Canton, GA
  • 2 days ago

Customer Service Representative Arrow Exterminators is looking to hire a full-time Customer Service Representative to provide uncompromised service support and administration to internal and external...

Customer Service Associate

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 3 days ago

Wage: $14.00/hr Qualifications: 3+ years of demonstrated experience in customer service, with experience in operations and sales. Rental car experience a plus. Excellent customer service skills....

Retail Customer Service Specialist (Shared-Multiple Locations)

  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 3 days ago

Customer Service Specialists are tasked with achieving excellent customer service, while consistently meeting the stores sales goals....

Customer Service Representative - PT

  • Savannah, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Savannah, GA
  • 3 days ago

service....

Retail Customer Service Specialist

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 4 days ago

Customer Service Specialists are tasked with achieving excellent customer service, while consistently meeting the stores sales goals....

Customer Accounts Advisor

  • Greenwood, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Greenwood, SC
  • 4 days ago

service experience preferred High School diploma or equivalent preferred Excellent interpersonal and communication skills High energy with the ability to effectively perform all functions of the store...

Customer Service Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Service Etiquette in Financial Services
Service etiquette refers to how service professionals use expected and effective manners to demonstrate professionalism with customers. But lack of appropriate understanding and guidance results...
IT Customer Service
When people think about IT, or information technology departments, they might imagine workers typing away in front of the light of their computer screens with little outside interaction during...
Customer Service & Support For Customer Service Executives
Who is this course for? - This Customer Service training is for aspiring and existing Customer Service executives who want to learn what is Customer Service and how to be a good Customer Service...

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Salary for Customer Service Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Customer Services offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.9%
Bachelor's Degree
24.7%
Associate's Degree
15.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.9%
Master's Degree
5.2%
Some College
4.2%
Some High School
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Customer Services
1-2 years
42.9%
Less than 1 year
38.0%
None
6.9%
2-4 years
6.8%
4-6 years
4.1%
6-8 years
1.1%
8-10 years
0.2%


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