Customer Service Jobs in New York

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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We're looking for someone who's detail-oriented and caring to handle customer service, clerical work, and interacting with the public....

Multi-Color Corporation

Customer Service Representative

Demonstrate World Class Customer Service by satisfactorily performing to the following Key Performance Indicators....

Retail Customer Experience Associate, Walden Galleria - Full Time

  • Cheektowaga, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Cheektowaga, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Be part of an amazing story. Macys is more than just a store. Were a story. One thats captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and...

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 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

  • Cicero, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • Cicero, NY
  • 6 hours ago

Job Description The Customer Service Representative will provide exceptional customer service, answer inquiries, process payments and other sale day activities....

Retail Customer Service Associate

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 6 hours ago

This customer service focused team member is knowledgeable in all areas of the Store's business, including print, signs & graphics, and shipping....

Customer Service Representative

  • Ozone Park, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • Ozone Park, NY
  • 6 hours ago

customer inquiries via phone, live chat, and email....

Remote Work

Customer Service Representative - West Chelsea

  • New York, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 hours ago

We're looking to add another Customer Service Representative who is passionate about providing exceptional customer service, to our clients, and would love for you to join us today!...

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Westhampton Beach, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Westhampton Beach, NY
  • 7 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 Representative - HPN

  • White Plains, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • White Plains, NY
  • 7 hours ago

excellent customer service....

Part Time Client Service Representative

  • Clifton Park, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Clifton Park, NY
  • 7 hours ago

The CSR is the pivot around which the hospital operates and is responsible for: Customer service functions, including: greeting visitors, answering telephones, and guiding clients and their pets to...

Customer Service Representative

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 11 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 11 hours ago

Alerts Customer Service Management Team of any unique issues in regard to Account Managers, patients, products, etc....

Customer Service Representative

  • Albany, NY
  • 18 hours ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 18 hours ago

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

Customer Service Representative

  • Suffern, NY
  • 18 hours ago
  • Suffern, NY
  • 18 hours ago

Customer service experience. Bilingual proficiency in Cantonese or Korean. 2+ years of call center customer service experience....

Part Time Flexible Customer Service Associate

  • Albany, NY
  • 18 hours ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 18 hours ago

The Part Time Flexible Customer Service Associate consults with customers on their rental....

Demographic Data for New York

Moving to New York? Find some basic demographic data about New York below.


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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in New York

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in New York 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 New York
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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