In a 2025 survey to Chamber membership, respondents reported that Customer Service positions such as “Server,” “Bartender,” “Cook,” “Receptionist,” “Restaurant Manager,” “Clerical,” “Data Input,” Sales,” “Operations Support,” “Outreach Specialist,” “Cashiers,” “Donations Assistant,” “Shift Lead,” “Realtor,” “Deputy Clerk,” “Customer Service Agent,” “Technician,” “Communications,” “Donor Relations,” “Room Attendant,” and “Program Manager,” are in-demand jobs at their business.
If you’d like to pursue a Customer Service career in Bay County, here are the minimum Training/Education and Skills/Experience requirements Chamber Members recommended for such jobs:
Training/Education
- In many cases, there is no training needed!
- Some jobs may require a High School Diploma, so Bay District Schools (BDS) is a great resource. Adults who don’t have a High School diploma or its equivalent are encouraged to contact the following organizations for information and help with obtaining a General Education Development (GED):
- Realtor Licence
- Call (850) 487-1395 for details about our State’s Examination
- Insurance License
- Goodwill Industries Bid-Bend Inc.’s
Skills/Experience
- General Knowledge of cooking or cleaning
- Customer Service Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Graphic Design
- Basic computer Skills
- Well spoken
- Professional self presentation
- Planning skills
- Organization
- Networking
- Sales
- Good personality and People skills
- Listening Skills
- Confidence
- Ability to present
- Ability to multitask
- Be teachable
- Forklift Experience
- Ability to collaborate
- Positive attitude
Businesses
Chamber Member companies who might need Customer Service workers can be searched by clicking their corresponding link below or by visiting the Chamber Member Search page.
- Angry Tuna Seafood Company
- Bay County Chamber of Commerce
- Bay County Clerk of Courts
- Christine Lance, PA
- Dale Carnegie of the Emerald Coast
- Destination Panama City
- Elysian Med Spa
- Emerald Coast Connections of North Florida
- ESPN Northwest Florida
- Florida Fitwave LLC (Anytime Fitness)
- Goodwill Industries Big Bend, Inc
- Gulf Coast State College Foundation
- Home Outlet
- Hutt Insurance Agency
- La Quinta Inn and Suites
- LEAD Coalition of Bay County
- Panama City Symphony
- Peoples First Insurance
- RC Hospitality Solutions
- The St Joe Company
- United Way of Northwest Florida
Job-seekers and businesses looking to become a Bay County Chamber of Commerce member are encouraged to contact any staff member listed on the Chamber Staff page for additional information. More data about InDemand careers can also be found at the Florida's Chamber of Commerce's website.
Note -- The information presented on this webpage is based on survey responses from Bay County Chamber of Commerce members and reflects their reported workforce needs at the time of data collection. This information does not guarantee job availability, so individuals should independently verify opportunities, qualifications, and requirements with employers and relevant licensing agencies.