Customer Service Jobs in Connecticut

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 - Call Center

  • Middletown, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Middletown, CT
  • 10 days ago

Requirements Previous experience in a customer service role, preferably in a veterinary setting, is preferred. Familiarity with veterinary terminology or a willingness to learn....

Call Center Customer Service Representative

  • Norwalk, CT
  • 16 hours ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 16 hours ago

TEKsystems Call Center Customer Service Representative in Norwalk , Connecticut Description Will be handling a heavy volume of both inbound/outbound calls from potential customers Will be expected to...

Senior Customer Service Representative - 311 Center

  • Meriden, CT
  • 17 hours ago
  • Meriden, CT
  • 17 hours ago

Are you an experienced Customer Service Representative, ready to take the next step in your career?...

Aerospace Customer Service Representative

  • Oxford, CT
  • 21 hours ago
  • Oxford, CT
  • 21 hours ago

JOB TITLE/LOCATION: Customer Service Representative - RBC Corporate Headquarters, Oxford, Connecticut DESCRIPTION: We are currently hiring for a Customer Service Representative to support Multi-Divisional...

Customer Service Associate

  • New Canaan, CT
  • 21 hours ago
  • New Canaan, CT
  • 21 hours ago

Basic Qualifications Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico) Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours...

Customer Service Representative/Inside Sales

  • Waterbury, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Waterbury, CT
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Customer Service / Inside Sales Representative to join our team....

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Middletown, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Middletown, 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....

Retail Customer Service Cashier

  • Willington, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Willington, CT
  • 2 days ago

Job Functions : General customer service duties including, but not limited to, helping customers find items, answering questions about products and services, and addressing customer needs....

Customer Service Representative

  • Orange, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Orange, CT
  • 2 days ago

What you'll do: As a Customer Service Representative, you will play an important role in the lifecycle of every customers' purchase....

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Hamden, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Hamden, 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....

Veterinary Client Service Representative

  • Manchester, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 3 days ago

At least 6 months of customer service experience. Veterinary hospital experience is preferred, however not required....

Retail Customer Experience Associate, Arrowhead Towne Center - Full Time

  • Manchester, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 3 days ago

Id : REQ_551982, Title : Retail Customer Experience Associate, Arrowhead Towne Center - Full Time, Category : Stores, RequisitionType : Hourly, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...957,...

Remote Customer Service Representative - Facility Maintenance Services

  • New Haven, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 3 days ago

ABCO Facility Maintenance Remote Customer Service Representative - Facility Maintenance Services in New Haven , Connecticut Remote Customer Service Representative - Facility Maintenance Services EOE...

Remote Work

Customer Service Representative

  • Shelton, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Shelton, CT
  • 3 days ago

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Customer Service Representative - National Remote

  • Hartford, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 5 days ago

UnitedHealth Group Customer Service Representative - National Remote in Hartford , Connecticut Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live...

Remote Work

Demographic Data for Connecticut

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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Connecticut

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Connecticut offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.7%
Associate's Degree
15.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.9%
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 Connecticut
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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