Quản trị kinh doanh - Customer service cont

Customer service cont.Basic concept of customer serviceBasic communication skills of dealing with customersWhy do we need to treat the customers well?They are our bread and butter.They are the reason for my job.They are the reason the company exists.ReviewDo you think companies spend most of the time and energy attracting new customers or keeping existing customers? Which one is more crucial to a company, attracting new customers or keeping existing customers? Why?How do you understand the idea of “Customers are God”?Statistics: Advantages of keeping customers Repeat customers spend 33% more than new customers. It costs 6 times more to attract a new customer than it does to keep an existing one.As little as a 5% increase in customer retention can increase profits by 25 to 95%.Strategies of building customer loyaltyBuilding brand equity - Brand loyalty (From a marketing point of view, brand equity is the measure of customer loyalty to a brand.) Creating customer satisfaction Creating and maintaining relationships - Customer service - CRM (customer relationship management)I. Customer ServiceDiscussion: Sharing your experienceTalk with your partner about your most delightful or annoying experience with customer service as a customer.Discussion: What were the consequences of your delightful and annoying customer service experiences?Facts about customer service80% of business leaders believe their companies are doing a good job in the way they treat customers.Only 8% of customers agree.54% to 70% of customers who complain will do business with you again if they feel their problem is resolved. That figure jumps to 95% if the customer feels the complaint has been resolved quickly.According to the above recent reports, outstanding customer service is now rated as being more important than low prices and quality products!Facts about customer service1. What is customer service?How a company deals with its consumers before, during and after a purchase or use of a service. A series of activities designed to enhance the level of customer satisfaction – that is, the feeling that a product or service has met the customer expectation. A proactive attitude that can be summed up as: I care and I can do.2. Why it matters?Businesses need to recognize:The benefits of having satisfied customers;The costs of having dissatisfied customers . 3. Who offers it?Who gives customer service?Name some job rolesShop assistants (salespersons)ReceptionistsBank assistantsInsurance agentsFood serversBus driversCustomer service representatives Link: Customer CareCustomer care centreCustomer care representative The two terms (customer service and customer care) are often used interchangeably. Customer care is the application of customer service. 3. Who offers customer service?Excellent customer service can only be achieved by training all employees, even those who do not have direct contact with customers.Happy employees make happy customers.4. How to offer customer service?Excellent customer service is the ability of an organization to constantly and consistently exceed the customer's expectations. It’s all about attitude and skills.Rules for good customer serviceAnswer your phoneMake sure that someone is picking up the phone when someone calls your business. Don’t make promises unless you WILL keep themListen to your customersLet your customer talk and show him that you are listening by making the appropriate responses, such as suggesting how to solve the problem . Deal with complaints Be helpful, courteous, and knowledgeableWords & phrases that damage customer relationshipYou don’t understand.I don’t know. I can’tYou don’t see my point. Hold on (or hang on) a second. Our policy says (or prohibits)That’s not my job/responsibility.You must/shouldYou’ll have toWhat you need to do isWhat’s your problem?Why don’t you?I never said“I’ll find out for you”; “I’ll need to check on that and get back to you”; “I’ll have to look that up, when is a good time for me to call you back?”Words & phrases that build customer relationshipPlease.Thank you.I can/willHow may I help?I was wrong.You’re right.I understand how you feel.May I ? / Could we try ?Have you considered I’m sorry for It’s my/our fault.What do you think?Would you mind?Express empathy to customersUse empathic phrases: “I can see why you feel that way”“I see what you mean”“That must be very upsetting”“I understand how frustrating this must be”“I’m sorry about this”Always say you’re sorryRole play (work in pairs)You have bought a cell phone and it’s broken after only one week and you’re very angry about products not being made to last anymore. You want the salesperson to do something immediately. She is offering you a replacement and you want a refund.How to deal with different types of customers?The talkative customerAsk closed questionsLimit the time available for them to interrupt (don’t have long pauses)Provide minimal responseSmile and be pleasant, but don’t encourage themWind up – thank them for coming, walk them to the door but don’t be rude or dismissiveThe angry customerListen carefully without interrupting so you understand the problemEmpathize in a broad wayStay calm and remain politeDon’t escalate the problemDon’t take it personally, be defensive or blame othersPropose an action plan and follow itSeek support if you are scared, if you can’t agree on a solution or if the customer asks to see “whoever’s in charge”The ‘know it all’ customerAcknowledge what they sayCompliment them on their researchBe generous with praiseDon’t put them in their place no matter how temptingDon’t try to be smart – you can’t win!Ask them questions and use them to improve your knowledgeThe indecisive customerFind out what they really wantAsk them for the optionsReflect back to them what they’ve saidAssume control gently and point out the best course of action from what they’ve told you they needBe logicalConfirm a plan of action with themMaybe even put it in writingThe suspicious customerEstablish your credibilityEnsure you know your product or serviceThey will try and catch you out so don’t guess or tell them something you’re not sure ofBe careful what you sayBe politeDon’t take it personally, they don’t trust anyone!Managing YourselfDo not return anger with anger. Remember customer has nothing personal against you he is reacting to the deficiency in service.Don’t get emotional.Keep control of situations.Apologize whenever required.Be calm and composed always.29Akpe na mi!