Customer Service Jobs in Maine

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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Client Service Representative - Specialty

  • Portland, ME
  • 11 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 11 days ago

Are you passionate about providing excellent customer service in a dynamic, growing environment? Do you thrive in a team setting where you can learn, grow, and make a real impact?...

Customer Service Associate

  • Gray, ME
  • 6 hours ago
  • Gray, ME
  • 6 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

  • Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • 6 hours ago
  • Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • 6 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

  • Springvale, ME
  • 6 hours ago
  • Springvale, ME
  • 6 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

  • Saco, ME
  • 8 hours ago
  • Saco, ME
  • 8 hours ago

Not a remote position. Our Company: Maine Lobster Now is an eCommerce seafood company based in Saco, Maine. We specialize in delivering fresh, high-quality seafood products nationwide. We have...

Customer Service Representative (Full Time - Closing)

  • Windham, ME
  • 13 hours ago
  • Windham, ME
  • 13 hours ago

Responsive recruiter Customer Service Representative- Full Time Closing Interested in fitness and wellness? Join our team at Planet Fitness!...

City of Portland - Customer Service Representative

  • Cumberland, ME
  • 22 hours ago
  • Cumberland, ME
  • 22 hours ago

in Cumberland County, ME Job Description City of Portland - Customer Service Representative Schedule is Monday Friday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m....

Customer Service Representative

  • Portland, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 1 day ago

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE- Parking Division Schedule is Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Parking Division!...

Part Time Float Customer Service Representative

  • Rockland, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockland, ME
  • 1 day ago

An interest and experience in customer service and a working knowledge of Windows are essential for this position....

Floating Customer Service Representative

  • Bar Harbor, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Bar Harbor, ME
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities include providing professional and confidential customer service by operating a customer service window with courtesy, promptness, efficiency, and accurately processing a wide variety...

Customer Service Representative - PT

  • Bangor, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 2 days ago

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PT Customer Service Associate

  • Belfast, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Belfast, ME
  • 3 days ago

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide outstanding friendly customer service. Observe and follow all company policies and established procedures....

Customer Service Representative

  • Bar Harbor, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Bar Harbor, ME
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities include providing professional and confidential customer service by operating a customer service window with courtesy, promptness, efficiency, and accurately processing a wide variety...

Customer Service Representative- Day Shift

  • Portland, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 4 days ago

This part time position sits at the Customer Service desk on CFT6 with a schedule of 7:30 am - 11:30 am Monday - Friday....

Customer Service Representative

  • Scarborough, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Scarborough, ME
  • 5 days ago

Customer Service Representative What you'll need to succeed as a Customer Service Representative at XPO Minimum qualifications: 2 years of customer service experience Strongputer, typing and 10-key...

Demographic Data for Maine

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


Local
National
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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Maine

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Maine 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 Maine
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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