Customer Service Jobs in Bedford, MA

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 Associate - Morning & Lunch Shift

  • Marlborough, MA (17 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Marlborough, MA (17 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

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

Customer Service Associate

  • Boston, MA (14 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Boston, MA (14 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 13 days ago

customer service....

Customer Service Associate

  • Brookline, MA (14 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Brookline, MA (14 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 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 Representative Contract Manufacturer

  • Tyngsboro, MA (13 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Tyngsboro, MA (13 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 17 hours ago

Customer Service Representative - Contract Manufacturer A leading CNC manufacturing and assembly company is currently seeking for a Customer Service Representative....

Customer Service Associate

  • Marlborough, MA (17 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Marlborough, MA (17 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 18 hours ago

Service Associate Entry Level Customer Service Associate-part-time (Marlborough) AJ Antico $18.00+/hour part-time Customer Service Associate-part-time Job Overview AJ Antico is the leading irrigation...

Customer Service Associate

  • Methuen, MA (16 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Methuen, MA (16 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 22 hours ago

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

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Tewksbury, MA (7 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (7 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 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....

Customer Service Representative (Healthcare)

  • Boston, MA (14 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (14 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 1 day ago

TEKsystems Customer Service Representative (Healthcare) in Boston , Massachusetts Hiring an on site Call Center Representative for a large DME (Durable Medical Equipment) company Boston, MA M - F First...

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Tewksbury, MA (7 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (7 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 2 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

  • Tyngsboro, MA (13 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tyngsboro, MA (13 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Summary: Seeking a Customer Service Representative with experience in a CNC manufacturing or technical environment to manage customer interactions and order processing....

Customer Service Representative: UniClean

  • Hudson, NH (19 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hudson, NH (19 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Are you a people person' who loves delivering outstanding customer service?...

Amazon Locker+ Customer Service Associate

  • Boston, MA (14 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (14 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Amazon Locker+ Customer Service Associate Job Overview Youre on your way to joining the dedicated team at Amazon that makes the return and pickup of packages convenient for our customers at our Locker...

Retail Customer Experience Associate, South Portland - Full Time

  • Boston, MA (14 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (14 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Id : REQ_548465, Title : Retail Customer Experience Associate, South Portland - Full Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...181,...

Retail Customer Experience Associate, Somerset Collection - Full Time

  • Boston, MA (14 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (14 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Id : REQ_548029, Title : Retail Customer Experience Associate, Somerset Collection - Full Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...720,...

Loss Prevention Customer Service Associate II Full Time

  • Boston, MA (14 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (14 miles from Bedford, MA)
  • 5 days ago

service via a Company issued radio Observe and report any suspicious behavior or critical incidents to LP or store management Perform a closing safety sweep of the store with a member of management...

Demographic Data for Bedford, MA

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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Bedford, MA

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Bedford, MA 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 Bedford, MA
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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