Customer Service Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Walgreens
  • North Andover, MA
  • 5 hours ago
  • North Andover, MA
  • 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....

In Person

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Walgreens
  • Medford, MA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Medford, MA
  • 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....

In Person Temporary

Retail Customer Service Associate Part Time

  • BJ's
  • Seekonk, MA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Seekonk, MA
  • 5 hours ago

Job Summary Responsible for performing merchandise protection procedures, monitoring entrance and exit activity, and providing superior customer service to members....

In Person Part Time

Customer Service Associate

  • Walgreens
  • Brockton, MA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Brockton, MA
  • 13 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....

In Person

Part Time - Outlet Customer Service Associate - Flexible

  • Lowes
  • Avon, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Avon, MA
  • 1 day ago

Customer Service Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's Outlets Seeks out customers to understand his/her needs and assists in locating, demonstrating, selecting...

In Person Part Time

Customer Service Associate I

  • DollarTree
  • Stoughton, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Stoughton, MA
  • 1 day ago

Were seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience for every customer....

In Person

Loss Prevention Customer Service Associate II

  • HomeGoods
  • Woburn, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Woburn, MA
  • 2 days ago

service via a Company issued radio Observe and report any suspicious behavior or critical incidents to LP or store management Perform a closing safety sweep of the store with a member of management...

In Person

Customer Service Associate

  • PGA Tour Superstore
  • Peabody, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Peabody, MA
  • 2 days ago

Experience: Retail sales, customer service or similar experience preferred....

In Person

Customer Service Associate

  • Gibbs Oil Company
  • Hadley, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Hadley, MA
  • 3 days ago

Gibbs Oil Company is seeking enthusiastic and dependable Customer Service Associates to join our team....

In Person

Full Time Dispensary Associate - Mayflower

  • iAnthus Capital Management
  • Allston, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Allston, MA
  • 3 days ago

This Full-Time Dispensary Associate position is located at our Mayflower Dispensary in Allston, MA. Who We Are: iAnthus Capital Management is a multi-state operator, encompassing the full spectrum...

In Person Full Time

Customer Experience Associate

  • Ingka External
  • Stoughton, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Stoughton, MA
  • 4 days ago

service experience preferred The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 19.91 USD to 28.12 USD and will be based on relevant work experience....

In Person Part Time

Customer Service Representative/Manager in Training (MIT)

  • Midas
  • Raynham, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Raynham, MA
  • 5 days ago

- Leadership - Customer Experience - Sales Responsibilities As a Midas Customer Service Representative, you will be performing the following duties: Deliver exceptional customer service while listening...

In Person

Dispensary Associate

  • Acreage Holdings, Inc.
  • Shrewsbury, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Shrewsbury, MA
  • 5 days ago

service skills Thriving to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment with the ability to stay even keeled in periods of stress Demonstrated proactivity, flexibility, adaptability and multi-tasking...

In Person

Loss Prevention Customer Service Associate II Full Time

  • TJX
  • Woburn, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Woburn, MA
  • 6 days ago

service via a Company issued radio Observe and report any suspicious behavior or critical incidents to LP or store management Perform a closing safety sweep of the store with a member of management...

In Person Full Time

Loss Prevention Customer Service Associate

  • TJX
  • North Andover, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • North Andover, MA
  • 6 days ago

service via a Company issued radio Observe and report any suspicious behavior or critical incidents to LP or store management Perform a closing safety sweep of the store with a member of management...

In Person

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

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


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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Massachusetts

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Massachusetts offer the following education background
High School or GED
31.4%
Bachelor's Degree
27.3%
Associate's Degree
16.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.1%
Master's Degree
6.1%
Some College
4.2%
Some High School
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Customer Services in Massachusetts
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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