Customer Service Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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 Associate - Temporary

  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 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....

Sales & Customer Service Associate

  • Clive, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Clive, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 8 hours ago

service and help everyone feel valued and understood Promote the value of Total Body Care by educating clients on new and expanded services, selling the Massage Envy Wellness Program, booking clients...

Customer Service Representative (remote)

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 14 hours ago

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (remote)** This is a remote position open to any qualified applicant in the United States....

Remote Work

Retail Customer Service Specialist

  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Customer Service Specialists are tasked with achieving excellent customer service, while consistently meeting the stores sales goals....

Customer Service Associate

  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 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 I

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago

SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, is seeking a Customer Service Representative I....

Remote Customer Service Representative

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 3 days ago

desire to provide outstanding customer service Strong technical aptitude Ability to work independently Quiet and professional home work environment free of distractions High-speed internet connection...

Remote Work

DSM Airport Delta Customer Service Agent Part Time

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 4 days ago

This is a customer-facing role, providing first-class customer service to everyone. You are friendly, outgoing, and love to make people happy daily!...

Remote Senior Customer Service Representative

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 5 days ago

The Role This position is responsible for providing world-class customer service to auto insurance customers while resolving customer inquiries and procuring total loss information from insurers and...

Remote Work

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 5 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 Care Representative

  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 6 days ago

service or retail experience preferred....

Bilingual Spanish Customer Service Representative - Remote

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 6 days ago

This position receives and responds to inbound call inquiries and communications from customers, marketing associates, and other customer service representatives....

Remote Work

Customer Care Representative

  • Urbandale, IA (1 mile from Des Moines, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Urbandale, IA (1 mile from Des Moines, IA)
  • 6 days ago

Must have 5+ years of fixed annuities experience and be able to work on-site Urbandale, Iowa Description Answer calls, emails, and chats from Agents and clients, responding to inquiries and...

Customer Service Representative

  • Indianola, IA (20 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Indianola, IA (20 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 7 days ago

Summary The Customer Service Representative (CSR) provides high quality patient-focused services to ensure that the individual needs and desires of the patients customer services encounter are met,...

Annuity Customer Care Representative

  • Urbandale, IA (1 mile from Des Moines, IA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Urbandale, IA (1 mile from Des Moines, IA)
  • 7 days ago

Answer calls, emails, and chats from Agents and clients, responding to inquiries and requests accordingly. Holistic ownership of a superb agent experience using soft skills and a positive...

Demographic Data for Des Moines, IA

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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Des Moines, IA offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.3%
Bachelor's Degree
25.0%
Associate's Degree
15.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.0%
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 Des Moines, IA
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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