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
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 30+ 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?...

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Rockland, ME
  • moments ago
  • Rockland, ME
  • moments 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

  • Rockland, ME
  • 10 hours ago
  • Rockland, ME
  • 10 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 III - Single Billing Of

  • Scarborough, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Scarborough, ME
  • 1 day ago

MaineHealth is actively recruiting for a Customer Service Associate III in the Single Billing Office....

Remote Work

Previous customer service and cash handling experience strongly preferred. High School Diploma or GED required. We are deeply proud that Androscoggin Bank recently achieved B Corp Certification....

Float Client Service Representative - Turner, South Paris and Jay

  • South Paris, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • South Paris, ME
  • 1 day ago

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. 1+ year of experience in a customer service role. Proven communication and interpersonal skills....

Client Service Representative - Minot Avenue, Auburn

  • Auburn, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Auburn, ME
  • 2 days ago

Candidates for this position should possess exceptional customer service skills, a sales orientation and a high degree of accuracy in managing cash and following procedures....

Customer Service Associate

  • Camden, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Camden, ME
  • 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....

Admin Customer Care Representative

  • Scarborough, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Scarborough, ME
  • 3 days ago

Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. Enhance customer loyalty through engagement via phone and email....

Client Service Representative

  • Norway, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Norway, ME
  • 3 days ago

Norway Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Full Time client service representative to join their compassionate,patient, client oriented,family-friendly,fast paced practice. Key Responsibilities:...

Customer Service Representative/Hunter

  • Wells, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Wells, ME
  • 4 days ago

Customer Service Representative/Hunter at TC Hafford Basement Systems in Wells, Maine, United States Job Description...

Retail Customer Experience Associate, South Portland - Full Time

  • South Portland, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • South Portland, ME
  • 4 days 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...

Airport Customer Service Agent - Portland, ME

  • Portland, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 5 days ago

This is a customer-facing role, providing first-class customer service to everyone. You are friendly, outgoing, and love to make people happy daily!...

Customer Service Representative - Per Diem

  • Portland, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 5 days ago

Clerical/Administrative Support Req #: 15548 Per diem The Customer Service Representative (CSR) role greets patients in a friendly and courteous manner and assesses customer needs, providing specific...

Customer Service Representative - Surgical 2 Unit-Day Shift

  • Portland, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 5 days ago

This part time position sits at the Customer Service desk on Surgical 2 Unit with a schedule of Wednesday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm and Thursday/Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm....

Demographic Data for Maine

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


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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
35.9%
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 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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