Customer Service Jobs in Lakewood, NJ

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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Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Belmar, NJ (12 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Belmar, NJ (12 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 19 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

  • Long Branch, NJ (18 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Branch, NJ (18 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 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

  • Neptune City, NJ (12 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Neptune City, NJ (12 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

General Summary As a Family Dollar Customer Service Representative you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our customers....

Customer Service Associate

  • New Egypt, NJ (15 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Egypt, NJ (15 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Job Title: Customer Service Associate Location: Field Department: Store Operations Job Summary : The Customer Service Associate works in support of the store management team to facilitate...

Customer Service Representative- Jersey Shore

  • Wall Township, NJ (9 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wall Township, NJ (9 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Job Order Number: DE9395452 Job Title: Customer Service Representative- Jersey Shore Company: Spectrum Plastics Master Location: Wall, NJ Salary: Education: Less Than High School Experience: None Hours...

Retail Customer Service Specialist

  • West Long Branch, NJ (17 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Long Branch, NJ (17 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Serve as primary customer service provider at the front end and liaison between customers and management....

Customer Care Representative

  • Hamilton, NJ (21 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (21 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Provide superior customer service to customers via phone and email. Provide quick turnaround on District service calls. Provide quick responses to local customers....

Customer Service Associate

  • Bayville, NJ (11 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bayville, NJ (11 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 6 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 (Phone, Email, Chat Support)

  • Cranbury, NJ (24 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ (24 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

service experience preferred but not always required.Types of Customer Service Roles:Phone Support Representative - Handles inbound and outbound calls.Email Support Representative - Responds to customer...

Customer Service Representative

  • Old Bridge, NJ (22 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (22 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

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

Customer Service Representative

  • Howell, NJ (5 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Howell, NJ (5 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

Customer Service Representative to join our client's team....

Client Service Representative

  • Wall Township, NJ (9 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Wall Township, NJ (9 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 24 days ago

The CSR is the pivot around which the hospital operates and is responsible for: Customer service functions, including: greeting visitors, answering telephones, and guiding clients and their pets to...

Retail Customer Service Associate

  • Eatontown, NJ (16 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • Eatontown, NJ (16 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

This customer service focused team member is knowledgeable in all areas of the Store's business, including print, signs & graphics, and shipping....

PG Customer Service Representative

  • Matawan, NJ (23 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 28 days ago
  • Matawan, NJ (23 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 28 days ago

General Description: Provide a high level of customer service and client retention. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of all programs, client base, and systems....

Client Service Representative

  • East Windsor, NJ (24 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 28 days ago
  • East Windsor, NJ (24 miles from Lakewood, NJ)
  • 28 days ago

The CSR combines customer service with sales skills to develop the relationships we have with our clients, as well as positively impact our business....

Demographic Data for Lakewood, NJ

Moving to Lakewood, NJ? Find some basic demographic data about Lakewood, NJ below.


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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Lakewood, NJ

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Lakewood, NJ 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 Lakewood, NJ
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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