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Once the customerservicerepresentative came on the call, Cindy briefly described the problem. Shattered customerconfidence. Even though our last customerservice rep got the job done, the other two couldn’t. The frustration began with fifteen minutes of hold time. But what is the big cost?
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Frictionless A ‘frictionless’ experience means an effortless one and for a customer today, effortless means being able to interact with a business whenever and however they would like. But in today’s fast-paced world, a customer journey includes an increasing number of touch-points.
Take the last 20 or so customer reviews and make it the focus of attention on your customerservice page. Not only will this give prospective customersconfidence in your company, but it will also reaffirm the belief that you have in your customerservice team. Make it front and center.
Use Positive Language The language used by your customerservicerepresentatives has a significant impact on their approachability and relatability. By incorporating positive language into conversations with customers, your team can create a supportive environment that encourages better interactions.
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Lack of Cross-Sell and Upsell Capabilities This gap involves using strategies that integrate sales opportunities into customer interactions. Here’s how you can bridge this gap: Provide comprehensive training for customerservicerepresentatives that focus on cross-selling and upselling.
I can’t speak to what happened at the airport when passengers approached gate agents for help, or what happened on the phone lines as passengers tried to reach a customerservicerepresentative. I’m sure there were long lines and hold times.
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