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Customer Service Job Description Template | Sample

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Updated September 27, 2024

A customer service agent is a worker who handles a wide variety of issues with a company's customers. Also called a customer service representative, these are the workers that people contact if they have questions or concerns about a company's products or services.

Salary (Median Pay)

For customer service representatives.[1]

  • Salary: $35,830/yr
  • Hourly Rate: $17.23/hr

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Receive customer calls, emails and other forms of communication;
  • Ask questions to ascertain customer wants/priorities;
  • Accurately record issues raised by customer;
  • Verify account information;
  • Where appropriate, resolve issues immediately;
  • Alternatively, contact other company officials to determine solution;
  • Maintain contact with customers for long-term fixes; and
  • Bring attention to emerging products.

Qualifications

  • Capacity to handle high call volume;
  • Patience with potential frustrated customer;
  • Inclination for problem-solving;
  • Friendly disposition;
  • Deep understanding of company structure and product offering; and
  • Ability to translate internal procedures into customer advice.