Customer Service Jobs in Chester, CT

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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Veterinary Client Service Representative Primary Care

  • New Haven, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Haven, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Job Type Part-time Description Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer service and making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners?...

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Clinton, CT (7 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Clinton, CT (7 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 1 hour ago

Provides customer service in the photo area, including digital passport photo service, poster print and creative machine, suggestive sell of promotional photo products....

Veterinary Client Service Representative

  • Salem, CT (12 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salem, CT (12 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Joining a clinic with its own unique identity is like a cross-country car ride with your ears flapping in the breeze. Salem Valley Veterinary Clinic is looking to add a compassionate and skilled...

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Willimantic, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Willimantic, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 2 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

  • Wallingford, CT (17 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (17 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 3 days ago

In this role, you'll beresponsible for supporting the Customer Service department with invoicing, dataentry, administrative tasks, and reporting....

Customer Service Associate

  • Essex, CT (5 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Essex, CT (5 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 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....

Uniformed Loss Prevention Customer Service Associate - Part Time (Wethersfield, CT)

  • Wethersfield, CT (22 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wethersfield, CT (22 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 3 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...

Part Time Customer Service and Sales Associate

  • New Haven, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 4 days ago

The Part Time Customer Service & Sales Associate is an essential member of the Hertz Local Edition team and is the brand ambassador, providing the fastest, easiest, and most valued experience to our...

Retail Customer Service Representative

  • New Haven, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 5 days ago

administrative duties while giving the ultimate customer service....

Customer Service Representative - National Sales (Hybrid: Onsite & Remote) (Northeast Region)

  • Norwich, CT (22 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Norwich, CT (22 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Resolve customers' service or billing complaints; check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems....

Remote Work

Insurance Customer Service Representative

  • New Haven, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 9 days ago

service focus Proficient in Microsoft Office or similar systems, including spreadsheets, email, word processing, and presentation software Grow, with us: AssuredPartners is passionate about fueling...

Customer Service Representative

  • Meriden, CT (17 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Meriden, CT (17 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 11 days ago

We are seeking a motivated Customer Service Representative Full time: Mon - Fri 8am-4:30pm Responsibilities: Interacting with customers, potential customers, vendors & suppliers Answer calls, handle...

Customer service representative

  • New London, CT (19 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • New London, CT (19 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 12 days ago

The Spirit of the Position: The Customer Service Representative creates a welcoming atmosphere for our customers and clients by providing excellent customer service while answering calls/emails, helping...

Customer Relations Specialist

  • Old Saybrook, CT (8 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Old Saybrook, CT (8 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 14 days ago

Our Customer Service Specialist position gives you an opportunity to help customers with your service mindset and your drive to be accountable to a team that’s counting on you....

Loss Prevention Customer Service Associate

  • New Haven, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 15 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (24 miles from Chester, CT)
  • 15 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...

Demographic Data for Chester, CT

Moving to Chester, CT? Find some basic demographic data about Chester, CT below.


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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Chester, CT

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Chester, CT offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.7%
Bachelor's Degree
25.3%
Associate's Degree
16.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.0%
Master's Degree
5.4%
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 Chester, CT
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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