Customer Service Jobs in Sterling, VA

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

  • Royal Farms
  • South Riding, VA (8 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • moments ago
  • South Riding, VA (8 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • moments ago

Preferred Prior experience in food service and/or customer service....

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Customer Experience Associate

  • Albert Uster Imports
  • Gaithersburg, MD (16 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • moments ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (16 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • moments ago

ABOUT THE ROLE AUI Fine Foods is seeking a customer focused, analytical individual to join the Customer Service Team, as a Customer Experience Associate....

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Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Walgreens
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 18 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....

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RETAIL CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE/CASHIER (Starting at $15/HR + Commission)

  • Micro Center
  • Fairfax, VA (8 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Fairfax, VA (8 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 18 hours ago

We are currently seeking self-motivated, hard-working, full- and part-time RETAIL CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES/CASHIERS....

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Customer Experience Associate

  • Weis
  • Ijamsville, MD (23 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ijamsville, MD (23 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 1 day 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...

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Retail Customer Service Associate

  • FedEx
  • Alexandria, VA (23 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (23 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 2 days ago

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

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Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Walgreens
  • Aldie, VA (9 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Aldie, VA (9 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 2 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....

In Person Temporary

Customer Service Associate

  • PGA Tour Superstore
  • Rockville, MD (15 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (15 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 2 days ago

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

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Customer Experience Associate-(Must be 21 or over) Bolling AFB

  • The EXCHANGE
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 4 days ago

H-... Customer Experience Associate-(Must be 21 or over) Bolling AFB United States - District of Columbia - Bolling AFB Intermittent Job Description Responsible for driving the customer experience...

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Customer Service Associate

  • Walgreens
  • Alexandria, VA (23 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (23 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 5 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....

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Dispensary Associate - Part time

  • Trulieve
  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Provide exceptional customer service to customers, guests, and coworkers. Provide empathy and compassion to patients....

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Retail Customer Service Supervisor

  • PetSmart
  • Vienna, VA (13 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Vienna, VA (13 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Retail Customer Service Supervisor (Key Holder) About Life at PetSmart At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people....

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Customer Service Associate

  • PathStone Corporation
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Sign In Search for Jobs Customer Service Associate page is loaded Customer Service Associate Apply locations Store 8300 - Southampton, NJ 08088 time type Part time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job...

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Customer Service Associate

  • Walgreen Co.
  • Sudley Springs, VA (15 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sudley Springs, VA (15 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 11 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....

In Person

Representant(e) du service a la clientele (Temps partiel) / Customer Service Representative (Part Time)

  • Best Buy Canada
  • Centreville, VA (10 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Centreville, VA (10 miles from Sterling, VA)
  • 12 days ago

Join us and grow your career with our retail team as a customer service representative....

In Person Part Time

Demographic Data for Sterling, VA

Moving to Sterling, VA? Find some basic demographic data about Sterling, VA below.


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Salary for Customer Service Jobs in Sterling, VA

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

Highest Education Level

Customer Services in Sterling, VA 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 Sterling, VA
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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