A customer relations specialist works in the customer service department for a business. As a customer relations specialist, your job duties involve handling customer disputes, assessing consumer needs, and developing better customer support processes. This job requires customer service work experience, but most employers provide on-the-job training as well. Additional qualifications include strong communication skills and intimate knowledge of the company’s products or services. There is no required education for this career, but many customer relations specialists earn at least an associate degree.