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Customer Service Associate job description

Updated March 14, 2024
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Customer service associates are responsible for addressing general customer concerns and inquiries related to the company's products and services, usually in a concierge office or through a customer hotline. They manage the needs of customers by understanding concerns, recommending ways to resolve them, and fulfilling other requests of the customers.

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Example customer service associate requirements on a job description

Customer service associate requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in customer service associate job postings.
Sample customer service associate requirements
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 1+ year of customer service experience.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
Sample required customer service associate soft skills
  • Strong empathy and understanding of customer needs.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Customer Service Associate job description example 1

The Hertz Corporation customer service associate job description

The starting wage for this position is $14.50/hr

Not only do you get to be part of an organization where you Drive your Potential , Power your Passion !! Below are a few perks and discounts:

  • 40% off any standard Hertz Rental
  • Discounted Travel and Food
  • Tuition Discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance
  • Career Growth with hands-on learning
Essential Requirements:

Job Description :

The Customer Service Sales Associate consults with customers on their rental car needs. The ability to provide world class customer service and sales support. The responsibilities include building rapport and upselling customers on additional features and benefits.

Qualifications:

6 months of sales or upselling experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with customers. This position requires strong multitasking. All employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background screen.

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At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture – and our success and reputation as a company.

Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Hertz is a drug free workplace.

EOE, including disability/veteran

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Customer Service Associate job description example 2

Walgreens customer service associate job description

• Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service.
Customer Experience
• Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
Operations
• Provides customers with courteous, friendly, fast, and efficient service.
• Recommends items for sale to customer and recommends trade-up and/or companion items.
• Registers customer purchases on assigned cash register, collects cash and distributes change as requested; processes voids, returns, rain checks, refunds, and exchanges as needed.
• Keeps counters and shelves clean and well merchandised, takes inventory, and maintains records. Checks in and prices merchandise as required or as directed by store manager or communicated by the shift leader.
• Implements Company asset protection procedures to identify and minimize profit loss.
• Ensures compliance with state and local laws regarding regulated products (e.g., alcoholic beverages and tobacco products).
• Constructs and maintains displays, including promotional, seasonal, super structures, and sale merchandise. Completes resets and revisions as directed.
• Assists with separation of food items (e.g., raw foods from pre-cooked) and product placement as specified by policies/procedures (e.g., raw and frozen meats on bottom shelves). For consumable items, assists in stock rotation, using the first in, first out method and restock outs.
• Has working knowledge of store systems and store equipment.
• Provides customer service in the photo area, including digital passport photo service, poster print and creative machine, suggestive sell of promotional photo products.
• Assumes web pick-up responsibilities (monitors orders in Picture Care Plus, fills orders (pick items), delivers orders to customers as they arrive at store).
• Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring clean, neat, orderly store condition and appearance.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
• Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
Training & Personal Development
• Attends training and completes PPLs requested by Manager or assigned by corporate
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Customer Service Associate job description example 3

Office Depot customer service associate job description

At Office Depot Inc., the Services Advisor is a part-time role, providing “total solutions” to our customers encompassing Technology, Services, Furniture and Print offerings. The associate will quickly build and maintain customer relationships and become a trusted advisor by utilizing training of Technology products/services and print offerings.

The Services Advisor will demonstrate a passion for the brand, technology products, furniture, print, and other services/products offered to our customers. The Services Advisor will utilize Office Depot Inc.’s proven sales principles to proactively engage customers, to drive the sales of our total offerings, and properly assess customer needs to ensure satisfaction in every interaction.

The essential functions of this position may require you to consent to periodic comprehensive background checks conducted by a third-party.

products and services. Effectively utilizes communication tools to request assistance anywhere on the sales floor, and to coordinate the appropriate service, and customer engagement throughout the store. Performs duties such as cashier, logistics support, stocking, restocking, down stocking, inventory control, cleaning the store and protecting company assets. Ensures the completion of damaged and defective/buy back merchandise through the RCC process.

When not assisting customers, performs merchandise-related activities to ensure merchandise presentation guidelines are met through implementing plan-o-gram changes and updates, merchandise set and price changes. Sets weekly ads, including price changes, and any associated updates to store signage.

Proactively acknowledges and engages every customer to ensure a positive customer experience. Utilizes and understands the selling program to promote the sale of the best solution as well as additional product and/or services solutions. Maintains awareness of planned advertisements and promotions.

Able to evaluate the customer’s needs to determine what additional offerings or services that a customer may need in addition to determining if a customer should be referred to the Contract Sales organization.

Works to continually develop personal selling skills and specialized product knowledge. Drives Technology, Tech Services, Furniture and Print sales by supporting all related current programs, new product launches and special initiatives.

Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and practices; and supports company loss prevention efforts.

Successful completion of Tech, Print, and other applicable training and continued education in these areas is expected, up to and including designated certifications, if required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Level of Formal Education:
High School diploma or equivalent education preferred
Years of Experience:
Minimum 1 year experience in related field
Type of Experience:
2 Years Sales and/or Customer Services experience preferred
Technical Competencies:
Must possess the ability to use technology and print equipment applicable to role, and to access information necessary to complete daily responsibilities Must possess ability to process information/merchandise through POS register system Basic computer skills
Skills and Ability:
Must possess strong selling skills Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills Must be adaptable to a changing environment Must be able to coach and train others in a professional environment Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Personal Attributes:
Positive and Engaging Action Oriented Integrity, Accountability & Trust Demonstrate passion for the brand, products, services and solutions offered to our customers Must possess a desire to continually develop personal selling skills and product knowledge Drive for Results Decision Quality Patience
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. Other duties may be assigned.
Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule
Office Depot and OfficeMax offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the Apply Now button.
Compensation Range - Min $14.50 to $15.00
Retail Hourly Non-Management: You will be eligible to participate in the retail store hourly non-management incentive - a program measured on Store -Level Metrics; paid in accordance with the Incentive Plan terms and conditions..
How to Apply
Click the Apply Now button and follow the instructions on each page. When you have completed the application, click the submit button.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Office Depot and OfficeMax is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
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Updated March 14, 2024

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