Customer Service Jobs in Olympia, 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

  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 6 hours ago

Our Customer Service Reps normally have their own workstation or cubicle space and are equipped with a telephone, headset, and computer....

Customer Service Representative - Pacific Standard Time Zone

  • Olympia, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 7 days ago

Handles customer service inquiries and problems via telephone, internet, web-chat or written correspondence....

Teller / Customer Service Representative

  • Yelm, WA (19 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Yelm, WA (19 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 14 days ago

Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills....

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 14 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

  • Olympia, WA
  • 15 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 15 days ago

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

Customer Service Representative - Remote

  • Olympia, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 18 days ago

Cognizant Customer Service Representative - Remote in Olympia , Washington Cognizant, a Fortune 500 corporation, is looking for multifaceted Customer Service Representatives for a work-from-home opportunity...

Remote Work

Provider Customer Service Representative

  • Home, WA (20 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Home, WA (20 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 20 days ago

The Customer Service Representative position is designed to join forces across Aetnas window to our members, providers, physicians and hospitals....

Remote Work

Customer Service Associate

  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 26 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....

Loss Prevention Tactical Customer Service Associate

  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ 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

  • Dupont, WA (12 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Dupont, WA (12 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 26 days ago

Chevron Corporation Customer Service Representative in DUPONT , Washington Excited to grow your career?...

U-Box Customer Care Representative (CDL)

  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

Compensation Range: $24.00 to $35.00 Hourly Location: 8560 Commerce Pl Dr NE, Lacey, Washington 98516 United States of America Have you ever wished the open road could be your office? If so, then...

Demographic Data for Olympia, WA

Moving to Olympia, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Olympia, WA below.


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Customer Service Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Olympia, WA

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Olympia, 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 Olympia, 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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