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30+ hrs/week
Hours needed

1 to 3 months
Duration

Intermediate
Experience Level

We are urgently seeking a dedicated and customer-oriented individual to join our team as a Customer Call Support Representative for our…

Customer Service Customer Service Jobs Customer Support Customer Satisfaction Phone Support
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CS Specialist - Chinese Market
New
Hourly ‐ Posted 2 hours ago

30+ hrs/week
Hours needed

More than 6 months
Duration

Entry
Experience Level

Project Scope: iHerb is currently hiring Customer Service Specialists that are fluent in Chinese. Note: Paid training will be included…

Customer Service Zendesk Jira Chinese Customer Service Jobs Online Chat Support Email Support English
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VIP Assistant for Sicily (1 week)
New
Hourly ‐ Posted 3 hours ago

Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

Less than 1 month
Duration

Intermediate
Experience Level

I'm looking for an assistant to help plan a family holiday in Sicily. What I will need: - Help contacting and booking hard to get into…

Customer Service Italian English Scheduling
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OF Chatter Opportunity!!
New
Hourly ‐ Posted 3 hours ago

Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

More than 6 months
Duration

Expert
Experience Level

Requirements: - Minimum 1-2 years of experience - Strong English communication skills - Reliable computer and internet connection Resp…

Customer Service Online Chat Support
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Native speakers from Netherlands needed.
New
Fixed-price ‐ Posted 4 hours ago

$90
Fixed Price

Entry
Experience Level

Greeting from Secruit, we are looking for native Dutch speakers from the Netherlands for a short conversation project, both the candid…

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US Based Customer Service Rep Needed
New
Fixed-price ‐ Posted 20 minutes ago

$5,500
Fixed Price

Intermediate
Experience Level

Hi! We represent a Fortune 100 company currently looking to add a Customer Service Rep to their team. The position needs to be filled…

Customer Service Customer Service Jobs Email Support Customer Support Customer Satisfaction
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UC Santa Barbara student surveyor
New
Hourly ‐ Posted 3 hours ago

not_sure
Hours needed

Less than 1 month
Duration

Intermediate
Experience Level

We are looking for several skilled individuals to conduct a survey for the UC Santa Barbara student community. The survey will focus on…

Customer Service Social Media Management
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Hours to be determined
Hours needed

More than 6 months
Duration

Intermediate
Experience Level

Do you enjoy working with people? Can you deliver an excellent customer experience while driving business? If so, we'd like to talk!…

Customer Service Customer Service Jobs Email Communication Phone Communication Customer Satisfaction Sales Call Jobs
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Zoom Audio call conversation recording project
New
Fixed-price ‐ Posted 4 hours ago

$90
Fixed Price

Entry
Experience Level

We are seeking Dutch people from Netherlands for 2 hour and 30 minutes recording project. We will provide zoom account to participants…

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Appointment Setter
New
Hourly ‐ Posted 4 hours ago

Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

1 to 3 months
Duration

Intermediate
Experience Level

We are looking for a skilled professional who can help us with our appointment setting project. For this 1 to 3 months project, we requ…

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Customer Service Representatives on Upwork
can earn $19–$35/hr.
Learn more below about how you can earn a career on the world’s work marketplace.
Customer Service Representative average prices bell curve

$19 $35

Median hourly rates (USD)

How to Become a Freelance Customer Service Representative

Are you an effective communicator with a passion for helping others and solving problems? You may have what it takes to become a freelance customer service representative on Upwork.

What does a customer service representative do?

Customer service representatives are the face of a business or organization. They educate customers on products and services, manage customer complaints, process returns, and perform other tasks required for a business to maintain a healthy relationship with its customers.

Whether it's via call center, email, or live chat, customer support agents must be able to respond to questions and complaints in a friendly and professional manner. These problem solvers can address customer concerns in real time, remaining patient and collected even in the face of angry customers.

What skills are needed for a customer service representative?

The minimum qualification to become a customer service representative is typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Common skills a customer service agent should possess include:

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Industry- or product-specific customer service experience
  • Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) apps (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)
  • Ability to work from home in a quiet space

Should I get a customer service certification?

In addition to developing your customer service skills, obtaining a professional certification in customer service can help your Upwork profile stand out. Some popular customer service certifications include:

  • Certified Customer Service Professional (CCSP) by the National Customer Service Association (NCSA)
  • Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP) by the Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA)

What are the job responsibilities of a customer service representative?

Common customer service representative job responsibilities include:

  • Answering customer questions via email, live chat, and telephone
  • Troubleshooting customer complaints and issues in real time
  • Collecting customer information and submitting support tickets for technical support
  • Assisting customers with purchases, payment processing, and returns
  • Managing customer relationships via a CRM platform

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