Customer Service Jobs in Elgin, 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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Retail Support Specialist

  • DSI Systems
  • Mettawa, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Mettawa, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 hours ago

We're on the lookout for passionate individuals eager to make their mark in sales and customer service....

In Person

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Walgreens
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (13 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (13 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 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....

In Person

Retail Customer Service Associate

  • FedEx
  • Northbrook, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Northbrook, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 6 hours ago

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

In Person

Customer Service Associate

  • Walgreens
  • Melrose Park, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 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....

In Person

Customer Service Associate

  • DollarTree
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Were seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience for every customer....

In Person

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Walgreens
  • Sugar Grove, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sugar Grove, IL (20 miles from Elgin, 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....

In Person Temporary

Customer Service Associate I

  • Dollar Tree
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago

We're seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience for every customer....

In Person

Retail Service Representative I

  • RMF Renewal by Andersen LLC
  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 3 days ago

The Ordering Retail Service Representative will focus on providing customer service for delivery partners and customers....

In Person

Customer Service Representative

  • Midland Paper National LLC
  • Wheeling, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for enhancing customer relationships by providing excellent customer service and responding to needs in the most efficient manner....

In Person

Dispensary Associate-PT (Northlake)

  • AW Holdings LLC
  • Melrose Park, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (20 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 7 days ago

We are looking to build a world class team that will shape the future of cannabis by hiring hard-working, passionate people with exceptional customer service skills....

In Person Part Time

Retail Customer Service Specialist

  • DICK'S Sporting Goods
  • Lombard, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lombard, IL (14 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 13 days ago

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

In Person

Alterations Customer Service Representative

  • David's Bridal
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Manual dexterity to perform non-selling responsibilities, such as use of POS (Point of Sale) terminals, counting money, steaming garments, accessing computers and receiving or initiating telephone calls...

In Person

Customer Service Representative Part Time

  • Tailored Brands
  • Downers Grove, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 14 days ago

What You Bring: Customer service - or as we call it - culture of customer-obsession by being customer-ready and delivering a world-class experience every day....

In Person Part Time

Employee Benefits Senior Client Service Representative

  • Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
  • Schaumburg, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Senior 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...

Hybrid

Customer Service Representative, Occasional

  • Circle K
  • Elgin, IL
  • 16 days ago
  • Elgin, IL
  • 16 days ago

service in a courteous, friendly and attentive manner....

In Person

Demographic Data for Elgin, IL

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


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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Elgin, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Elgin, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
31.4%
Bachelor's Degree
27.3%
Associate's Degree
16.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.1%
Master's Degree
6.1%
Some College
4.2%
Some High School
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

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