Customer Service Jobs in Lafayette, CA

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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Retail Customer Service Associate

  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Customer Service, Retail experience including operating front end equipment (for example, cash register), Working with mobile retail applications Primary Location... 1225 Concord Ave, Concord, CA 94520...

Customer Service Representative - Work From Home

  • San Lorenzo, CA (14 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Lorenzo, CA (14 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 1 day ago

FT Customer Service Representative - Work From Home Location: San Lorenzo [Call Center / Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Competitive pay / Medical, dental & vision / 401k match / PTO - As a Customer Service...

Remote Work

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Pleasant Hill, CA (4 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pleasant Hill, CA (4 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 3 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 Associate

  • Berkeley, CA (9 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (9 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 3 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....

Sales & Customer Service Associate

  • Union City, CA (20 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Union City, CA (20 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 3 days ago

service and help everyone feel valued and understood Promote the value of Total Body Care by educating clients on new and expanded services, selling the Massage Envy Wellness Program, booking clients...

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Daly City, CA (22 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Daly City, CA (22 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 3 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

  • Walnut Creek, CA (2 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (2 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 3 days ago

service....

Customer Service Representative

  • San Francisco, CA (18 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (18 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 3 days ago

salary: $23 - $25 per hour shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM education: High School Responsibilities As a Customer Service Representative, job duties includeL Provide exceptional customer service...

Customer Service Representative

  • San Rafael, CA (22 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Rafael, CA (22 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Excited to grow your career? At Chevron Stations Inc (CSI), we sell gasoline and convenience products at our retail stations. We are looking for hard working people who value safety, enjoy working...

Retail Customer Service Supervisor

  • Walnut Creek, CA (2 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (2 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Retail Customer Service Supervisor (Key Holder) About Life at PetSmart At PetSmart, we're more than just a company obsessed with pets; we're obsessed with our people too....

Retail Customer Service Associate

  • San Mateo, CA (24 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (24 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 7 days ago

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

Client Service Representative I/Floater

  • Castro Valley, CA (9 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Castro Valley, CA (9 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Our single point of contact model delivers outstanding customer service....

Customer Service Representative

  • Hayward, CA (15 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (15 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 7 days ago

About the Role Pay Range: $19.50 To $22.50 Position involves providing technical and sales assistance to SEW-EURODRIVE customers, potential customers and associates in order to maintain...

Customer Service Representative

  • San Francisco, CA (18 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (18 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Primary Job Location: Richmond District Additional Locations (if applicable): Job Title: Customer Service Representative I Company: Agiliti Location City: Richmond Location State: Virginia Agiliti helps...

Automotive Service Center Customer Service Associate

  • Daly City, CA (22 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Daly City, CA (22 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 9 days ago

This role is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, coordinating repair schedules, and ensuring a seamless and positive experience for every customer....

Demographic Data for Lafayette, CA

Moving to Lafayette, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Lafayette, CA below.


Local
National
28,637
1,054
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Customer Service Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Service etiquette refers to how service professionals use expected and effective manners to demonstrate professionalism with customers. But lack of appropriate understanding and guidance results...
Customer Service: Interpreting Customers' Service Priorities
CSRs who can identify their customers' priorities are able to make the best decisions on how to serve the customer. A customer's priorities may be both explicit (stated clearly or obvious) and...
Customer Service & Support For Customer Service Executives
Who is this course for? - This Customer Service training is for aspiring and existing Customer Service executives who want to learn what is Customer Service and how to be a good Customer Service...

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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Lafayette, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Lafayette, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.5%
Bachelor's Degree
25.4%
Associate's Degree
16.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.0%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
4.2%
Some High School
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Customer Services in Lafayette, CA
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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