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Look into e-commerce support roles! Your retail product knowledge and customer interaction skills are directly transferable. Many companies need people who understand the customer journey from Browse to purchase and beyond, especially with online returns and inquiries. Emphasize your conflict resolution abilities.
Chat support agent roles are a good starting point. It's less about phone voice and more about quick, accurate typing and clear written communication. Your experience handling multiple customers in retail will help with managing several chat conversations at once. Plus, many offer flexible hours.
Consider client success or account management for SaaS companies, especially if you have experience with specific software used in retail (like POS systems). These roles are often about building relationships and helping clients get the most out of a product, which is similar to high-level retail service.
Don't underestimate technical support for consumer electronics or similar products you might have sold. If you were good at explaining features and troubleshooting basic issues for customers in person, you can do it remotely with some product training.
I'd say any entry-level customer support that offers good training. Your soft skills from retail are gold. Highlight patience, empathy, and your ability to de-escalate situations on your resume. Many companies are willing to train on the technical specifics if you have the right attitude.
Lots of companies hire for seasonal remote customer service, especially around holidays. Could be a good way to get your foot in the door and gain that 'remote' experience without a long-term commitment initially. Retail background is perfect for those peaks!
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