5 Keys - Telephone Skills and Etiquette
1. Provide a Warm Welcome
2. Connect with Your Customer
3. Understand Customer Needs and Priorities
4. Take Action
5. Deliver a Memorable Close
5 Keys to Better than Best Customer Service - Telephone Skills and Etiquette
1. Keys to Better than Best Customer Service
Telephone Skills & Etiquette
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CUSTOMER MINDSET
â˘âŻ Greet me.
â˘âŻ Respect me.
â˘âŻ Value me.
â˘âŻ Help me.
â˘âŻ Listen to me.
â˘âŻ WOW me.
â˘âŻ Invite me back.
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1.⯠Provide a Warm Welcome
2.⯠Connect with Your Customer
3.⯠Understand Customer Needs
and Priorities
4.⯠Take Action
5.⯠Deliver a Memorable Close
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4. P r o v i d e
â˘âŻ Brand Greeting
â˘âŻ Genuine Warm Welcome
â˘âŻ Introductions
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6. 2.
â˘âŻ Be Kind
â˘âŻ Mind Your Manners
â˘âŻ Build Rapport
â˘âŻ Use the Customerâs Name
â˘âŻ Create Memorable Moments
â˘âŻ Communicate Positively,
Passionately and Professionally
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10. Think like a mirrorâŚ
Mirrors donât judge or give advice, they just reflect.
15. 1.⯠I will definitely make sure that your
information is entered correctly.
2.⯠You will surely enjoy this amazing vacation.
3.⯠I absolutely agree with you.
4.⯠I can certainly help you.
5.⯠This is a fantastic option for your family.
16. Letâs look at thisâŚ
â˘âŻ Certainly, Iâd be happy to assist you with
that today.
â˘âŻ With pleasureâŚ
â˘âŻ Iâd be delighted to assist you.
â˘âŻ Thatâs a great questionâŚ
â˘âŻ I would be more than happy toâŚ
17. Thatâs a great choiceâŚ
â˘âŻ Thatâs one of our most popular choices.
â˘âŻ This is a very popular item.
â˘âŻ We have had a lot of positive feedback on
that item.
â˘âŻ Thatâs one of our most popular choices.
18. Iâm hoping youâll really enjoyâŚ
â˘âŻ What some of my other customers have done
isâŚ
â˘âŻ Many of our customers preferâŚ
â˘âŻ What other customers have done in your
position isâŚ
â˘âŻ My personal favorite choice isâŚ
19. I am happy to help.
â˘âŻ Iâm sure I can helpâŚ
â˘âŻ Please allow me to assist in resolving thisâŚ
â˘âŻ Letâs see what we can do about this right away.
â˘âŻ The best way to get you what you want is...
â˘âŻ As a solution, may I suggestâŚ
20. One Moment Please.
â˘âŻ Ask the customerâs permission before placing
them on hold.
â˘âŻ Provide frequent updates to customer on hold.
â˘âŻ Always thank the customer for their patience.
â˘âŻ When transferring, announce the caller and
provide pertinent information.
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â˘âŻ Collect and Verify Information
â˘âŻ Fact-Find and Ask Open-Ended
Questions
â˘âŻ Determine the Customerâs
Primary Need and Stay
Focused on Satisfying It
â˘âŻ Listen Empathically
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4. TAKE ACTION
â˘âŻ Provide Solutions, Options,
Alternatives and Information
â˘âŻ Assumptively Close the Sale
â˘âŻ L.E.A.P. to Calm an Upset
Customer
â˘âŻ Take Ownership
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27. L.E.A.P. TO CALM AN UPSET CUSTOMER.
â˘âŻListen
â˘âŻEmpathize
â˘âŻApologize
â˘âŻProblem Solve
28. â˘âŻ Use the Guestâs Name
â˘âŻ Thank them for calling / for their business
â˘âŻ Add a personal touch
â˘âŻ Wish them a Fond Farewell
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29. Culture Transformation Resources, LLC * www.CTRConsultingServices.com
1.⯠Provide a Warm Welcome
2.⯠Connect with Your Customer
3.⯠Understand Customer Needs
and Priorities
4.⯠Take Action
5.⯠Deliver a Memorable Close
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