Customer Service Jobs in Somerville, 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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TJocelyne Counseling and Consulting Clinic

Client Service Representative

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Client Service Representative to join our team at the community mental health clinic in Brockton, Massachusetts. As a valued member of our...

Customer Service Associate

  • Boston, MA (2 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Boston, MA (2 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 13 days ago

customer service....

Customer Service Associate

  • Brookline, MA (4 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Brookline, MA (4 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 8 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

  • Marlborough, MA (23 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Marlborough, MA (23 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 16 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 (24 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Methuen, MA (24 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 20 hours ago

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

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Medway, MA (23 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Medway, MA (23 miles from Somerville, 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 - Land Rover Rockland

  • Rockland, MA (19 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockland, MA (19 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Land Rover Rockland is part of the fast-growing Group 1 Automotive, a leader in automotive retail, and we are looking to add a qualified Customer Service Representative to our team....

Customer Service Representative (Healthcare)

  • Boston, MA (2 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (2 miles from Somerville, 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

  • Norfolk, MA (22 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, MA (22 miles from Somerville, 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....

Amazon Locker+ Customer Service Associate

  • Boston, MA (2 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (2 miles from Somerville, 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 (2 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (2 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Customer Support Associate (Paid Training)

  • Weymouth, MA (14 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Weymouth, MA (14 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Ability to provide world class customer service in a changing, fast-paced operation. Present a professional appearance and wear personal protective equipment. Ability to travel up to 10%. #LI-JF1...

Retail Customer Experience Associate, Somerset Collection - Full Time

  • Boston, MA (2 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (2 miles from Somerville, 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 (2 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (2 miles from Somerville, 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...

Customer Service Representative per diem

  • Newton, MA (4 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newton, MA (4 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 5 days ago

No Experience customer service experience 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Proven customer support experience or experience as a client service representative....

Demographic Data for Somerville, MA

Moving to Somerville, MA? Find some basic demographic data about Somerville, MA below.


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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Somerville, MA

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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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