Customer Service Jobs in New Canaan, CT

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 Associate - Temporary

  • Bridgeport, CT (15 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (15 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 9 hours ago

Provides customer service in the photo area, including digital passport photo service, poster print and creative machine, suggestive sell of promotional photo products....

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Darien, CT (6 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Darien, CT (6 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 9 hours ago

Provides customer service in the photo area, including digital passport photo service, poster print and creative machine, suggestive sell of promotional photo products....

Customer Service Representative-Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends rotating schedule.

  • White Plains, NY (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 17 hours ago
  • White Plains, NY (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 17 hours ago

The Customer Service Representative plays a vital role to our daily operations and will provide an elite level of customer service to crew and passengers by providing everything they need to have an...

Customer Service Representative

  • Bridgeport, CT (15 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (15 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 19 hours ago

U-Haul is in search of friendly, motivated people for the position of Customer Service Representative....

Part-Time Customer Service Representative - Emergency & Specialty Hospital

  • Shelton, CT (21 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Shelton, CT (21 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 22 hours ago

The CSR is the pivot around which the hospital operates and is responsible for: Customer service functions, including: greeting visitors, answering telephones, and guiding clients and their pets to...

Customer Service Associate

  • Port Washington, NY (24 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Washington, NY (24 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Provides customer service in the photo area, including digital passport photo service, poster print and creative machine, suggestive sell of promotional photo products....

Client Service Representative

  • Rye Brook, NY (13 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rye Brook, NY (13 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 2 days ago

All you need is: High School diploma At least 2 years experience with customer service/call center operations. Medical Terminology proficiency preferred....

Customer Service Associate

  • Monroe, CT (18 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Monroe, CT (18 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Provides customer service in the photo area, including digital passport photo service, poster print and creative machine, suggestive sell of promotional photo products....

Customer Service Representative - HPN

  • White Plains, NY (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 5 days ago

excellent customer service....

Customer Service Representative

  • Port Washington, NY (24 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Port Washington, NY (24 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Work on a customer service team whose responsibilities include: Answer all incoming phone calls Taking/entering orders placed by phone, email or fax Assisting customers in ordering the correct items...

Veterinary Assistant/Client Service Representative

  • Locust Valley, NY (20 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Locust Valley, NY (20 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Strong communication and customer service skills. Self-motivated and dependable. Excellent cleaning and organizational skills. Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed....

Customer Service Representative - IMMEDIATE HIRE

  • Milford, CT (23 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Milford, CT (23 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 6 days ago

TEKsystems Customer Service Representative - IMMEDIATE HIRE in Milford , Connecticut Immediate Customer Service Representative Needed Exciting Job Opportunity with Room for Advancement - Full Training...

Customer Service Associate Team Leader (Front End Support Assistant Manager)

  • Huntington, NY (20 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Huntington, NY (20 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Establishes clear expectations for balancing in-store customer service and completing online orders....

Customer Service/Sales Associate

  • Hawthorne, NY (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hawthorne, NY (16 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Customer Service/Sales associates maintain the in-stock condition of assigned areas, and ensure that it is clean, shoppable, and safe....

Retail Customer Service Specialist

  • Danbury, CT (15 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (15 miles from New Canaan, CT)
  • 8 days ago

Serve as primary customer service provider at the front end and liaison between customers and management....

Demographic Data for New Canaan, CT

Moving to New Canaan, CT? Find some basic demographic data about New Canaan, CT below.


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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in New Canaan, CT

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Highest Education Level

Customer Services in New Canaan, CT 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
5.3%
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 in New Canaan, CT
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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