Customer Service Jobs in Maine

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

  • Bar Harbor, ME
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bar Harbor, ME
  • 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

  • Brunswick, ME
  • 9 hours ago
  • Brunswick, ME
  • 9 hours ago

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

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Camden, ME
  • 9 hours ago
  • Camden, ME
  • 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

  • Augusta, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 1 day ago

What Youll Need Required: + High school diploma or equivalent; higher education or certifications in healthcare or customer service preferred. + Experience in a healthcare customer service call center...

Customer Service Representative

  • Bridgton, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgton, ME
  • 2 days ago

service....

Customer Service Representative (Remote)

  • Augusta, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 2 days ago

at Concentrix in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Job Title: Customer Service Representative (Remote) Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION The Customer Service Representative (Remote) works...

Remote Work

Customer Service Representative

  • Portland, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 2 days ago

Redcap Staffing is looking for an individual with high energy and passion to join our growing business in the staffing industry. If you enjoy creating relationships, problem solving, and...

Customer Service Associate Full Time

  • Bangor, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 2 days ago

Previous customer service experience preferred Guest focused Flexible schedule Team Member Benefit Packages : Lima Murray Management Network rewards their employees with the following benefit packages...

Customer Care Representative, Human Resources - Vi

  • Portland, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 3 days ago

at Alight Solutions LLC in Portland, Maine, United States Job Description Customer Care Representative, Human Resources We are now hiring ambitious, motivated Customer Service Professionals to work...

Remote Work

Customer Service Representative

  • Hallowell, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • Hallowell, ME
  • 3 days ago

Customer Service Representative Hallowell, ME 04347, USA Req #3630 Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Superior Plus Propane is currently seeking a highly motivated Customer Service Representative whose role is...

Shipping Department Customer Service Representative- Strong Work Ethic required! 822652

  • South Portland, ME
  • 3 days ago
  • South Portland, ME
  • 3 days ago

Shipping Department Customer Service Representative- Strong Work Ethic required!...

City of Portland - Customer Relations Specialist

  • Portland, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 4 days ago

In addition to these duties, you will play a key role in enhancing customer service initiatives, such as our commendable Above and Beyond program, conducting passenger surveys, participating in community...

Customer Relations Specialist

  • Portland, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 4 days ago

In addition to these duties, you will play a key role in enhancing customer service initiatives, such as our commendable "Above and Beyond" program, conducting passenger surveys, participating in community...

Retail Customer Service Associate

  • Augusta, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 5 days ago

Customer Service, Retail experience including operating front end equipment (for example, cash register), Working with mobile retail applications Primary Location... 45 MARKETPLACE DR, AUGUSTA, ME 04330...

Floating Customer Service Representative- Rockland, ME

  • Rockland, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Rockland, ME
  • 5 days ago

An interest and experience in customer service and a working knowledge of Windows are essential for this position....

Demographic Data for Maine

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


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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Maine

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Maine 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 Maine
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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