Customer Service Jobs in Farmingdale, NY

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 Representative (CSR)

  • Brightwaters, NY (9 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Brightwaters, NY (9 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Summary: The Customer Service Representative (CSR) is responsible for working with customers face to face and helping with product selection....

Customer Service Associate

  • Port Washington, NY (15 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Port Washington, NY (15 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 4 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....

Client Service Representative

  • Sayville, NY (19 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Sayville, NY (19 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 16 hours 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...

Customer Service Representative

  • Medford, NY (24 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Medford, NY (24 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 17 hours ago

Job Description The Customer Service Representative will provide exceptional customer service, answer inquiries, process payments and other sale day activities....

Client Service Representative

  • Rye Brook, NY (23 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rye Brook, NY (23 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago

All you need is: High School diploma At least 2 years experience with customer service/call center operations. Medical Terminology proficiency preferred....

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Fresh Meadows, NY (18 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fresh Meadows, NY (18 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 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 Associate - Temporary

  • Riverside, CT (22 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Riverside, CT (22 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 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

  • Hauppauge, NY (14 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hauppauge, NY (14 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Our growing business is looking for a skilled Customer Service Representative to join our Team in Hauppauge, NY....

Customer Service Representative

  • Farmingdale, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Farmingdale, NY
  • 2 days ago

Customer Service Representative For more than 30 years, K&G Fashion Superstore (K&G) has provided value-conscious customers with the latest fashions and styles at the best possible prices....

Client Service Representative (Hybrid)

  • Edgewood, NY (10 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Edgewood, NY (10 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago

service standards while adhering to strict deadlines Candidate must utilize great time management skills to handle extremely high seasonal volumes....

Customer Service Representative - Bilingual Spanish

  • Hauppauge, NY (14 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hauppauge, NY (14 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 2 days ago

VOXX International is looking for a professional & enthusiastic bilingual Spanish customer service representative who enjoys a fast-paced team environment....

Glass Company Customer Service Representative

  • Bohemia, NY (16 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bohemia, NY (16 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Glass and glazing company seeks reliable person to assist with sales, scheduling and ordering of shower enclosures and related items. This includes customer contact, project paperwork, computer...

Retail Customer Experience Associate, Poughkeepsie Galleria - Full Time

  • Elmhurst, NY (23 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elmhurst, NY (23 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Id : REQ_551905, Title : Retail Customer Experience Associate, Poughkeepsie Galleria - Full Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...955,...

Part Time Customer Service Sales Associate

  • Queens Village, NY (16 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (16 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago

The Part Time Customer Service and Sales Associate consults with customers on their Hertz rental....

Customer Service Representative

  • Westbury, NY (9 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Westbury, NY (9 miles from Farmingdale, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Customer Service Representative We are looking for a Customer Service Representative for our Westbury facility....

Demographic Data for Farmingdale, NY

Moving to Farmingdale, NY? Find some basic demographic data about Farmingdale, NY below.


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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Farmingdale, NY

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Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Farmingdale, NY 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 Farmingdale, NY
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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