Customer Service Jobs in Riverside, 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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Customer Service Associate

  • Bethpage, NY (21 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bethpage, NY (21 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 8 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....

Customer Service Representative

  • Peekskill, NY (24 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Peekskill, NY (24 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 10 hours ago

Experience: Strong customer service experience. Cash handling experience is preferred but not required. Parking industry experience is preferred but not required....

Customer Service Representative

  • Lake Success, NY (19 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Lake Success, NY (19 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 17 hours ago

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE IN LAKE SUCCESS, NY, USA!...

Customer Service Agent

  • Queens Village, NY (22 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Queens Village, NY (22 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 20 hours ago

Back to results Customer Service Agent Branches & Operations Full-time Queens, New York, United States Apply now Apply now Ready to elevate your customer service game?...

Customer Service Representative

  • Huntington Station, NY (19 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Huntington Station, NY (19 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 23 hours ago

.** **General Summary** As a Family Dollar Customer Service Representative you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our customers....

Retail Customer Service Associate II

  • Hicksville, NY (18 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hicksville, NY (18 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 1 day ago

QUALIFICATIONS • 2-3 years of retail customer service experience preferred • High School Diploma or equivalent The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 19.52 USD to 27.86 USD and will...

Customer Relations Specialist

  • Bergenfield, NJ (23 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bergenfield, NJ (23 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 1 day 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....

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Bronx, NY (23 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY (23 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 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 Agent - HPN Airport

  • White Plains, NY (9 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (9 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 2 days ago

BECOME A CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT! Our Customer Service Agent plays an important role in providing exceptional service to passengers and visitors at the airport....

Uniformed Loss Prevention Customer Service Associate

  • New Rochelle, NY (13 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Rochelle, NY (13 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 2 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...

Retail Customer Service Specialist

  • West Nyack, NY (20 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Nyack, NY (20 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Serve as primary customer service provider at the front end and liaison between customers and management....

Customer Service Associate

  • Commack, NY (20 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Commack, NY (20 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications of a Retail Customer Service Representative (Cashier): Minimum 1 year cash handling and/or customer service experience Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, climb a ladder...

Customer Service Representative - Out Patient Part Time

  • Danbury, CT (24 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (24 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Radiology Department - Outpatient - seeks Part Time - Evening Shift Customer Service Representative!...

Part Time Customer Experience Associate

  • White Plains, NY (9 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (9 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 3 days ago

customer service....

Customer Service Representative

  • Cambria Heights, NY (24 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cambria Heights, NY (24 miles from Riverside, CT)
  • 3 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Riverside, CT

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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Riverside, CT

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Riverside, CT 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 Riverside, 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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