Customer Service Jobs in Lake Villa, 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 Customer Service Specialist

  • Arlington Heights, IL (20 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (20 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

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

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Antioch, IL (3 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Antioch, IL (3 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 5 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....

Savers / Value Village Careers - Customer Service Associate

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (17 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (17 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

Description Job Title: Customer Service Associate Pay Rate: Our starting pay ranges from $15.00 to $15.81 depending on job duty/position. $15.00 = Sales Clerk, Designated Sales Clerk, Custodian, Tagger...

Customer Service Representative, Overnights

  • Algonquin, IL (21 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Algonquin, IL (21 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

Store 4706865: 2 N Main St, Algonquin, Illinois 60102 Availability - Shift/Days Flexible Availability Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a Customer Service Representative...

Customer Service Representative - Food Services Call Center, Casual, Rotating

  • Woodstock, IL (21 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodstock, IL (21 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 1 day ago

The Customer Service Representative provides scheduling, registration, and customer service functions at Northwestern Medicine....

Customer Service Associate

  • Kenosha, WI (19 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kenosha, WI (19 miles from Lake Villa, 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....

Customer Service Representative

  • Burlington, WI (19 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlington, WI (19 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Customer Service Representative Pay from $24 to $29 per hour with significant growth and earning potential!...

Remote --- Customer Service Representative

  • Waukegan, IL (11 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waukegan, IL (11 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Category : Customer Service/SupportAbout TPTP is a global, digital business services company....

Remote Work

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Fox Lake, IL (5 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fox Lake, IL (5 miles from Lake Villa, 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

  • McHenry, IL (11 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • McHenry, IL (11 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Manage daily service by reviewing route performance and proactively responding to situations that impact customer service. Other duties as required....

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • McHenry, IL (11 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • McHenry, IL (11 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 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....

Client Service Representative

  • McHenry, IL (11 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • McHenry, IL (11 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 3 days ago

A Client Service Representative position is a key customer service position within the company....

Retail Customer Service Associate

  • Gurnee, IL (6 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (6 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Customer Service, Retail experience including operating front end equipment (for example, cash register), Working with mobile retail applications Primary Location... 6570 Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031...

Customer Service Representative Empower Communities with Us!

  • Antioch, IL (3 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Antioch, IL (3 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 4 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: **Position Overview**\ We are looking for an enthusiastic and empathetic **Customer Service Representative** who thrives on helping others....

Retail Customer Service

  • Arlington Hts, IL (20 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Arlington Hts, IL (20 miles from Lake Villa, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Other Customer Service duties include, but are not limited to: Providing excellent customer service by greeting customers, interacting with customers in person and on the phone Processing sales, loans...

Demographic Data for Lake Villa, IL

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


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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Lake Villa, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Lake Villa, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.4%
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 Lake Villa, 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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