Customer Service Jobs in Illinois

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

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago

Help at Home is hiring! We offer weekly pay between $18.50 and $22.00 per hour and a generous cash incentive program - up to $10,000* in bonuses per year! Help at Home is the nation's leading...

Customer Experience Associate

  • Highland Park, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Highland Park, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Working through difficult situations with internal and external customers while maintaining a high level of customer service....

Retail Customer Service Cashier

  • Wilmington, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Wilmington, IL
  • 2 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....

Temporary Customer Service Representative

  • Libertyville, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Libertyville, IL
  • 7 hours ago

Customer Service Representative (Temporary/Contract) Our client in Libertyville is seeking a temporary Customer Service Representative/Order Processor for a 2-4 week contract (could be extended) who...

Customer Service Agent - A1409875CHI-4658

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago

at Beacon Hill Solutions Group, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Our client, a financial services company, is looking for a detail oriented and customer focused Customer Service...

Customer Service Representative - Part-Time

  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • 7 hours ago

Essential Functions/Responsibilities Follows Agile established guidelines regarding customer service and delivers excellent customer service in accordance with Valley's and Agile's mission statements...

Customer Care Representative II

  • Peoria, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Provide excellence customer service during any touch point with donors, sponsors or internal team members. Personal Responsibilities - Accountable for daily and weekly productivity....

Customer Service Associate

  • Hainesville, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Hainesville, IL
  • 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 Associate - Temporary

  • Roscoe, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Roscoe, IL
  • 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....

Bilingual Customer Service Representative

  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 hours ago

Clarity Partners is seeking a Bilingual Customer Service Representative local to Chicago, IL with a demonstrated understanding of service center support processes and procedures....

Customer Service Associate - Nights/Weekends

  • Morton Grove, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Morton Grove, IL
  • 12 hours ago

As the name suggests, your main priority is to provide great customer service....

Customer Service Associate - Dinner/Close Shift

  • Glen Ellyn, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL
  • 12 hours ago

As the name suggests, your main priority is to provide great customer service....

Bilingual Customer Service Representative

  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 hours ago

Apply to be a Bilingual Customer Service Representative today!...

Retail Customer Experience Associate, Old Orchard - Full Time

  • Skokie, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Skokie, IL
  • 22 hours ago

Be part of an amazing story. Macys is more than just a store. Were a story. One thats captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and...

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Geneva, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Geneva, IL
  • 22 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....

Demographic Data for Illinois

Moving to Illinois? Find some basic demographic data about Illinois below.


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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Illinois

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Illinois 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 in Illinois
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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