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Customer Service Career Path

Are you cool in a crisis? We’ve got just the route for you. If you’re interested in helping others and have great communication skills, learn more about the customer service path below.
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Why The Customer Service Path?

This path is a perfect fit for those who love solving problems and helping people.

Our customer service connections are committed to helping you gain experience and invested in your successful career growth.

Customer Service Salaries

Has the customer service field caught your interest? Once you connect with a career coach, the two of you can narrow down to a few specific job paths.

These salaries are average estimates from the Texas Workforce Commission (2019). Generally, entry level salaries can vary based on experience, level of education you’ve completed, or personal skills.

Your career coach can share more info on salary ranges for your education and experience.

HIGH SCHOOL OR GED

$34,000

Customer Service Rep

$45,000

Retail Sales Supervisor

SOME COLLEGE With skills training

$59,000

Advertising Sales Agent

$69,000

Insurance Sales Agent

$75,000

Sales Rep (MFG & Wholesale)

$88,000

Marketing Specialist

BACHELOR’S DEGREE with skills training

$111,000

Advertising Promotions Manager

$145,000

Sales Manager

$149,000

Marketing Manager

You Could Be A…Customer Service Representative

Responsibilities

Interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services and to handle and resolve complaints.

2,500 Openings
In the Houston customer service path

Skills & Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED
0.5-1 years of related experience such as retail
or OJT (on the job training/shadowing experience)

Hard Skills

  • Customer contact
  • Sales
  • Scheduling
  • Retail industry knowledge
  • CRM (customer relationship management)
  • Data entry
  • Bi-lingual (a plus, but not required)

Soft Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Self-starter attitude

How We Can Help You Find Your New Career

With your commitment and our know-how, we can give you a clear path forward to a rewarding career and a bright future.

Part 1 Of Your Journey

Get started by filling out a simple form. Then you’ll take a skills assessment and meet with a career coach who will map your journey.

Part 2 Of Your Journey

Once you select a career path, we’ll connect you with educational partners and resources to develop necessary skills.

Part 3 Of Your Journey

You’ll use your new skills and our network of employer partners to apply for the jobs best suited to you.

Take a look at our infographic to get an in-depth look at your journey to a new career.

Take The First Step
Towards A New Career

Start down a new career path today by filling out the form below. We’ll guide you from there.

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You will get a call directly from the community partner to schedule your next steps to a better career.
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