Customer Service Jobs in Iowa

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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Phone Customer Service Representative

  • Boone, IA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Boone, IA
  • 9 hours ago

Service background or experience working with people Commitment Paid training: April 14- May 2 Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm Work Schedule Options: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM-3:00 PM Monday - Friday 8:00...

Retail Customer Service

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 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...

Sr Customer Service Representative

  • Ankeny, IA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Ankeny, IA
  • 9 hours ago

This role provides guidance and advice to less experienced Customer Service Representatives....

Customer Service Representative

  • Grinnell, IA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Grinnell, IA
  • 16 hours ago

TEKsystems Customer Service Representative in Grinnell , Iowa TEKsystems has a Customer Service Specialist opportunity in Newton, IA....

Customer Service Representative - Des Moines, IA

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 21 hours ago

BISON Transport USA is currently looking to add a Customer Service Representative (CSR) to its team in Des Moines, Iowa....

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Carroll, IA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Carroll, IA
  • 21 hours ago

Basic Qualifications Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico) Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours....

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Altoona, IA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Altoona, IA
  • 21 hours ago

Basic Qualifications Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico) Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours....

Customer Care Representative

  • Davenport, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 1 day ago

One to three years basic phone, customer service and/or call center experience preferred. Strong customer service focus/skills are a must....

Retail Customer Service Cashier

  • Floyd, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Floyd, IA
  • 2 days ago

Job Functions : General customer service duties including, but not limited to, helping customers find items, answering questions about products and services, and addressing customer needs....

Customer Service Representative

  • Carter Lake, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Carter Lake, IA
  • 2 days ago

Department: Private Fleet Reports To: Fleet Manager General Summary: Customer Service Representative is responsible for the private fleet's administrative functions....

Customer Service Associate

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

Customer Service Representative

  • Johnston, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Johnston, IA
  • 3 days ago

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Johnston Function: Customer & Product Support Title: Customer Service Representative - 111392 Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position This position is eligible for...

Customer Service Representative

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

Customer Service Representative- Call Center

  • Newton, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Newton, IA
  • 3 days ago

TEKsystems Customer Service Representative- Call Center in Newton , Iowa Job Title: Customer Service Representative- Call Center Location: Newton, Iowa Pay: $16/hour Work Type: On-site TEKsystems is...

Customer Service Representative Needed!

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 4 days ago

Location: Dakota Dunes, SD Shift: Varying shift options available Job Status: Full-Time and Part-Time Pay: $17.00-18.90/hour starting, additional monthly incentives available Company: PREMIER...

Demographic Data for Iowa

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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Iowa

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Iowa 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 Iowa
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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