Customer Service Jobs in Homewood, IL

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 Cashier

  • Grant Park, IL (20 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Grant Park, IL (20 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

Job Functions : General customer service duties including, but not limited to, helping customers find items, answering questions about products and services, and addressing customer needs....

Customer Service Associate

  • Orland Park, IL (9 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orland Park, IL (9 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 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....

Group Employee Benefit Lines Customer Service Agent, 1st Source Insurance, Merrillville, IN

  • Merrillville, IN (19 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Merrillville, IN (19 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 3 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the day-to-day office administration and customer service. Services existing life & health accounts....

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Crown Point, IN (21 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Crown Point, IN (21 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 3 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 - Associate, Nights

  • Burr Ridge, IL (19 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL (19 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 3 days ago

As a Customer Service Representative, you must have superior customer service and communication skills. You must be detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment....

Client Service Representative

  • Frankfort, IL (9 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Frankfort, IL (9 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 3 days ago

A Client Service Representative position is a key customer service position within the company....

Retail Customer Service II

  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 4 days ago

The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role QUALIFICATIONS • 1 year sales or customer service experience preferred...

Customer Service Representative

  • Gary, IN (17 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Gary, IN (17 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 4 days ago

The Opportunity: Now is your chance to help move America's freight as a Customer Service Representative (CSR) with Roehl Transport, a Forbes Magazine Best Mid-Sized Employer, and an ATA Presidents'...

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Worth, IL (11 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Worth, IL (11 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 5 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, Overnights

  • Oak Brook, IL (22 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (22 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Store 4706702: 2210 W 22nd St, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 Availability - Shift/Days Flexible Availability Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a Customer Service Representative...

Technical Customer Service Representative

  • Burr Ridge, IL (19 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL (19 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Were looking for a driven and detail-oriented Technical Customer Service Representative to join our team....

Customer Service Representative

  • University Park, IL (5 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • University Park, IL (5 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Role Overview: The Customer Service Representative will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service to distributors on various post-sales activities....

Aggregates Customer Service Representative

  • Mokena, IL (10 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mokena, IL (10 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Overview Join Our Team as an Aggregates Customer Service Representative!...

Pre-Licensed Customer Service Representative - Remote

  • Gary, IN (17 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Gary, IN (17 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Category :** **Customer Service/Support** **About TP** **Teleperformance is a global, digital business services company....

Remote Work

Customer Service Representative

  • Homer Glen, IL (20 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Homer Glen, IL (20 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Store 4706760: 15861 S Bell Rd, Homer Glen, Illinois 60491 Availability - Shift/Days Flexible Availability Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a Customer Service Representative...

Demographic Data for Homewood, IL

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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Homewood, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Homewood, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.4%
Bachelor's Degree
25.0%
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 Homewood, IL
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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