Customer Service Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Retail Customer Service Team Member-8

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago

Store - DC-SILVER SPRING, MD Deliver friendly customer service, help customers shop our store, and find what they're looking for....

Customer Service Associate

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 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....

Amazon Locker+ Customer Service Associate

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Amazon Locker+ Customer Service Associate Job Overview Youre on your way to joining the dedicated team at Amazon that makes the return and pickup of packages convenient for our customers at our Locker...

Client Service Representative in Washington, DC

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

One year of related experience required with customer service preferred....

Bilingual Spanish Call Center Customer Service Representative

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

**Join the Conduent Customer Service Team** Come join us and grow with a team of people who will challenge and inspire you to be the best!...

Client Service Representative - Annual Reports

  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 7 days ago

At least 5 years of experience working in a business to business customer service or administrative capacity Energetic self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Attention to...

Customer Service Representative

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

We're hiring a Customer Service Representative to join our Member Production team....

Remote Work

Customer Service-Sales Associate

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 days ago

Customer Service-Sales Associate (Fairfax) compensation: $14.00-$16.00 employment type: job title: Customer Service/Sales Associate Immediate Part time time job opening, with the possibility of a full...

Customer Service Associate

  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago

Job Description Job Title: Customer Service Associate Location: Field Department: Store Operations Job Summary: The Customer Service Associate works in support of the store management team to facilitate...

Bilingual Customer Service Representative

  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 60+ days ago

The CSR must project a professional company image and provide superior customer service while working with customers through any of the customer contact channels....

Retail- Customer Service Team Member

  • Washington, DC
  • 28 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 28 days ago

Michaels Retail- Customer Service Team Member in DC , Virginia Store - DC-RESTON, VA Deliver friendly customer service, help customers shop our store, and find what they're looking for....

Distribution Center Customer Service Associate

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Takes incoming sales order or general customer service inquiry phone calls from independent and local NAPA stores....

Customer Service Representative

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Customer Service Representative Washington, DC Type: Contract Category: Administrative Reference ID: 10035651 Shortcut: E6t3Vr Job Title: Customer Service Representative Location (city, state): Hybrid...

Customer Service Representative

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Customer Service Representative Customer Service Representative remote type Onsite locations Georgetown, Kentucky, USA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR102212 Your...

Senior Customer Service Representative

  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago

You will be the voice of Genworth, responsible for delivering excellent customer service, operating in a culture centered around teamwork and collaboration....

Remote Work

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

Moving to District of Columbia? Find some basic demographic data about District of Columbia below.


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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in District of Columbia

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in District of Columbia offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.4%
Bachelor's Degree
24.9%
Associate's Degree
15.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.0%
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 District of Columbia
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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