Customer Service Jobs in Illinois

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 Representative - Labs (on-site)

  • Aurora, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 5 days ago

We are currently looking for a Customer Service Representative to join our growing team!...

Customer Service Representative - PT

  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

service....

Retail Customer Service

  • Waukegan, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 9 hours 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...

Customer Service Representative - Patient Registration

  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 9 hours ago

As our Customer Service Representative, youll work to help our patients check into the hospital....

Customer Service Representative, Associate

  • Springfield, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 9 hours ago

multiple platforms Ability to learn Byram products and therapies Strong customer service skills with the ability to resolve patient concerns Demonstrate soft skills to enhance patient experience If...

Customer Service Representative

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 9 hours ago

SUMMARY: Under close supervision, the Customer Service Representative is responsible for accurately fulfilling customer orders and managing incoming customer calls....

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

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Alton, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Alton, IL
  • 9 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

  • Berwyn, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Berwyn, IL
  • 9 hours ago

Store 4706759: 6405 W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, Illinois 60402 Availability - Shift/Days Flexible Availability Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a Customer Service Representative...

Customer Service Representative, Overnights

  • Franklin Park, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Franklin Park, IL
  • 9 hours ago

Store 4706741: 9601 W Grand Ave, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 Availability - Shift/Days Overnight Shift Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a Customer Service Representative...

Customer Service Representative, Overnight

  • Orland Hills, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Orland Hills, IL
  • 9 hours ago

Store 4706793: 9390 W 171st St, Orland Hills, Illinois 60487 Availability - Shift/Days Full time Overnight Shift Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a Customer Service Representative...

Customer Service Representative, Afternoons

  • Franklin Park, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Franklin Park, IL
  • 9 hours ago

Store 4706741: 9601 W Grand Ave, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 Availability - Shift/Days Evenings Shift Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a Customer Service Representative...

Customer Service Representative

  • Melrose Park, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Melrose Park, IL
  • 9 hours ago

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

Customer Service Associate

  • Lemont, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Lemont, IL
  • 10 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 Care Representative

  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 12 hours ago

Customer Service Lead will support the position requirements position requirements What you need to Have 1+ years customer service experience required....

Demographic Data for Illinois

Moving to Illinois? Find some basic demographic data about Illinois below.


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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Illinois

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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