Customer Service Jobs in Bellingham, WA

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

  • Lynden, WA (13 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lynden, WA (13 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 5 days ago

We are looking for a **Customer Service Representative** to manage all aspects of creating an excellent customer service experience for current and prospective customers....

Customer Service Representative Exciting New Temporary Opportunity!

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 13 days ago

Express Employment Professionals in Bellingham has partnered with a local HVAC company in Bellingham to find an experienced Customer Service Representative for an exciting new opportunity!...

TJ Maxx Loss Prevention Customer Service Associate II

  • Burlington, WA (16 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Burlington, WA (16 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 13 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

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 14 days ago

Now Hiring a Customer Service Representative Join Lithtex NW in Beautiful Bellingham, WA! Are you an enthusiastic multitasker with a passion for people?...

Retail Customer Experience Associate, Spokane Valley - Full Time

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 14 days ago

Id : REQ_557158, Title : Retail Customer Experience Associate, Spokane Valley - Full Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...000,...

Customer Service Representative

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 26 days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 26 days ago

As a Customer Service Representative with Trucordia, you will perform many diverse responsibilities which ultimately help us succeed in providing extraordinary customer service to our customers....

Retail Customer Service Coordinator

  • Burlington, WA (16 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Burlington, WA (16 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Role models outstanding customer service....

Customer Service Associate

  • Ferndale, WA (8 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ferndale, WA (8 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 45+ 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

  • Ferndale, WA (8 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ferndale, WA (8 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary: Customer Service Representatives are responsible for receiving requests for quotations, orders, and lead-times from customers....

Savers / Value Village Careers - Customer Service Associate

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Description Position at Savers / Value Village Job Title: Customer Service Associate Pay Rate: Our starting pay ranges from $17.70 to $18.66 depending on job duty/position. $17.70 = Sales Clerk, Designated...

Customer Service Representative

  • Anacortes, WA (17 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Anacortes, WA (17 miles from Bellingham, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

WaFd Bank is hiring a Customer Service Representative (CSR). WaFd Bank has been a financial leader for over a century, and now serves consumers and business clients across nine Western states....

Customer Service Representative

  • Bellingham, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bellingham, WA
  • 45+ days ago

Return to Job Search Customer Service Representative Are you a people person? Do you love helping others?...

Demographic Data for Bellingham, WA

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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Bellingham, WA

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Bellingham, WA offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.4%
Bachelor's Degree
24.9%
Associate's Degree
15.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.0%
Master's Degree
5.3%
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 Bellingham, WA
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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