Customer Service Jobs in Iowa

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 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....

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....

Remote Call Center Customer Service Representative

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 90+ days ago

Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our...

Remote Work

Customer Service Representative- Sioux City Airport - PART-TIME

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 1 hour ago

National and Alamo has an exciting opportunity for a Customer Service Representative (CXR)....

Customer Service Representative

  • Newton, IA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Newton, IA
  • 3 hours ago

Now Hiring: Customer Service Representative – Newton, IA!...

Customer Service Representative

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 hours ago

first call resolution Perform moderately complex customer support tasks Receive direction from customer service supervisor and escalate non-routine questions Interact with customer service team on...

Customer Service Representative

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 10 hours ago

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

Customer Service Associate - Morning Shift

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 13 hours ago

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

Customer Service Representative

  • Carroll, IA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Carroll, IA
  • 23 hours ago

Position Purpose: Provides customer service to external customers by processing various types of orders, answering questions, and general problem solving....

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 23 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....

Retail Customer Service Cashier

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 23 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 Representative II

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 1 day ago

The Customer Service Representative II may provide guidance to less experienced Customer Service Representatives or may support specific customer(s)....

Customer Service Representative Nights and Weekend

  • Clinton, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Clinton, IA
  • 1 day ago

by providing a superior level of customer service to members, prospective members, and guests....

FIRST INSURANCE AGENCY INC Human Resources Administrator / Health and Life Insurance Customer Service Representative in MASON CITY , Iowa First Insurance Agency of Mason City, Iowa is seeking a Human...

Customer Service Representative - Sales and Service (WFH)

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

As a member of our team, you'll redefine customer service, creating meaningful connections with each customer....

Remote Work

Demographic Data for Iowa

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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Iowa

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Iowa 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 Iowa
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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