Customer Service Jobs in Kirkwood, NY

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

  • Binghamton, NY (8 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Binghamton, NY (8 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 7 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 Experience Associate

  • Binghamton, NY (8 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Binghamton, NY (8 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and...

Customer Service Representative I

  • Binghamton, NY (8 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Binghamton, NY (8 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Customer Service Representative A local, well-established insurance agency is seeking a full time Customer Service Representative to provide support to the Customer Service Department in processing...

Retail Customer Service Cashier

  • Binghamton, NY (8 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Binghamton, NY (8 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 17 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 Assistance Representative Sr.

  • Vestal, NY (12 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Vestal, NY (12 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 22 days ago

The Customer Assistance Representative Sr (CAR Sr) will provide a high level of customer service by assisting both internal and external customers, primarily face-to-face, supporting their branch and...

Customer Service Representative

  • Vestal, NY (12 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Vestal, NY (12 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 23 days ago

Return to Job Search Customer Service Representative Are you a people person? Do you love helping others?...

Customer Care Representative

  • Conklin, NY (1 mile from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Conklin, NY (1 mile from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Shift: 5AM - 1:30PM Fri & Sat days off - Must be okay working Sundays Pay: $16 - 19/hr DOE Perform customer service duties such as processing customer orders, tracking product availability, and handling...

Loss Prevention Associate II

  • Vestal, NY (12 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Vestal, NY (12 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 45+ 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...

Retail Customer Service Associate

  • Vestal, NY (12 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Vestal, NY (12 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Customer Service, Retail experience including operating front end equipment (for example, cash register), Working with mobile retail applications Primary Location... 2441 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal, NY 13850...

Motili Customer Service Representative

  • Binghamton, NY (8 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Binghamton, NY (8 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

The Customer Service Representative (CSR) work directly with our national account customer and contractors....

Retail Customer Service Cashier

  • Binghamton, NY (4 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Binghamton, NY (4 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 60+ 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 Assistance Representative Sr.

  • Binghamton, NY (8 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Binghamton, NY (8 miles from Kirkwood, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

The Customer Assistance Representative Sr (CAR Sr) will provide a high level of customer service by assisting both internal and external customers, primarily face-to-face, supporting their branch and...

Demographic Data for Kirkwood, NY

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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Kirkwood, NY

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Kirkwood, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.5%
Bachelor's Degree
25.3%
Associate's Degree
16.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.0%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
4.2%
Some High School
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

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