Customer Service Jobs in Deerfield, IL

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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Part-Time Customer Service Representative - Women

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

This includes greeting patients, answering/routing telephone calls, ordering supplies and other administrative/customer service duties....

Analyst, Client Service Representative- Transaction Banking

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Excellent interpersonal skills; communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communications....

Remote Work

Customer Service Representative

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Service Representative to join our team!...

Customer Service Representative

  • Elmhurst, IL (20 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (20 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

This application is for consideration for a variety of full-time, direct hire Customer Service and Operations opportunities with Walser Automotive Group....

Part Time Customer Service Associate

  • Evanston, IL (12 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Evanston, IL (12 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Customer Service Associate Mailroom - Part Time Shipping/Receiving/Delivery Associate About the role: As a Customer Service Associate in a Mailroom your primary responsibility is to...

Customer Service Representative

  • Deerfield, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Deerfield, IL
  • 1 day ago

Customer Service Representative Call Center & Customer Service $ 18 / Hour location_on Deerfield, Illinois work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Adecco...

Client Service Representative

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

This role will be supporting top tier institutional clients, which will require outstanding customer service to enhance the overall relationship....

Customer Service Associate

  • Park Ridge, IL (11 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (11 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 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....

Business Insurance Client Service Representative

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Client Service Representative Our not-so-secret sauce. Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn't happen overnight. It's a result of hard work by extraordinary people. More than...

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Berwyn, IL (24 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Berwyn, IL (24 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 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 Representative, PT

  • Oak Park, IL (20 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oak Park, IL (20 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Store 4706758: 401 Madison St, Oak Park, Illinois 60302 Availability - Shift/Days Flexible Availability Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a Customer Service Representative...

Retail Customer Service Associate

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago

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

Customer Service Representative

  • Gurnee, IL (14 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (14 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Store 4706744: 6050 Grand Ave, Gurnee, Illinois 60031 Availability - Shift/Days Flexible Availability Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a Customer Service Representative...

Lead Retail Customer Service Associate

  • Lincolnshire, IL (2 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (2 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago

service by determining appropriate shipping methods, informing customers of company products, services, routes, and rates Ensures quality customer service is given to customers by providing packaging...

Customer Service Representative, Afternoon

  • Lincolnwood, IL (13 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lincolnwood, IL (13 miles from Deerfield, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Store 4706719: 7201 N Cicero Ave, Lincolnwood, Illinois 60712 Availability - Shift/Days Overnight Shift Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a Customer Service Representative...

Demographic Data for Deerfield, IL

Moving to Deerfield, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Deerfield, IL below.


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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Deerfield, IL

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Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Deerfield, IL 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 Deerfield, IL
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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