2. SNAPSHOT OBJECTIVE: To understand and serve the customer AGENDA: Defining Customer Service Who is a CUSTOMER? Facts about customers The DO’s and DON’T’s of Customer Service The Sales Road Map Serving with a Smile Types of Customers and how to handle the types What does a Customer Want? Complaint Handling
3. What does Customer Service mean to you…? MAKE AS MANY SENTENCES AS YOU CAN IN 5 MINUTES OUT OF THESE WORDS. MAKE SURE YOU USE ONE WORD ONLY ONCE.
4. Definition - Customer Service Customer Service Is THE DESIRE TO HELP SERVE BUILD RELATIONSHIPS SATISFY NEEDS
25. Practice It!!!! Let’s practice the various phrases that we just learnt Pass the Ball that is given to you till the music is on. When the music stops the person with the ball in the hand will have to repeat any phrase from the Serve with a smile section
27. How to Handle the types? Loyal Customers: These customers should always be asked for Feedback because it is these customers who will help you improve your service standards. These are the ones who will stick by you even when you have stock outs. Address them by their names, “XYZ Sir, How are you and ask them for their inputs and then work towards implementing them in your work Discount Customers: Helps ensure your stocks on Offers and Discounts are sold out. Will help you sell all the promotional products Ensure that you make the Exchange/Refund Policy clear to these kind of customers as they are prone to returning products that they buy Impulse Customers: These customers will purchase if they like the display of your products The better your racks look, the more they are prone to attract these customers
28. How to Handle the types? Need-Based Customers: They will look only for the items they need and if they are not available, they will leave the store They buy for various reasons such as, a specific occasion, a specific need, or an absolute price point. They may be difficult to please and you may end up loosing them to your competitor. To overcome this threat, a positive personal interaction is required. They are potential loyal customers if treated well Browsing Customers: One’s who increase your footfalls but make up for the smallest % of sales Do not spend too much time with them, but if you feel that they are interested in a particular product, serve them well. They will definitely help in spreading a good word of mouth for your store
Customer Service Means:Doing ordinary things extraordinarily wellGoing beyond what is expectedAdding value and integrity to every interactionBeing at your best with every customerDiscovering new ways to delight those you serveSurprising yourself with how much you can doTaking care of the customer like you would take care of your grandmother
Ask Participants to get in groups of 4/5. Display this slide and ask them to jot down points. Once every group has made their list, ask each group to share and discuss their listConclude with the following:Shopping for Electronics is not like shopping for clothes that you come window shop and go. Most of the customers who walk in to the Croma Store, walk-in for a purpose, which is to purchase ElectronicsThis is exactly why we have Customer Service Associates to help our Customers out with their Buying decisions.In order to help the Customer Experience the WOW effect and feel well served, Customer Service is Very Important.Though the Racks have the tickets informing the customers about the prices and discounts the customers may need help with regards to product features and this is where the staff pitches in
Play Pass the Parcel for about 10 minutes and try to see that most of the participants have had a chance to practice the phrases.“Good morning Sir/Madam, How may I help you?“Sir/Madam, Have you seen the offers for the day? May I tell you about them? “Sir/Madam, Is there anything else I can do for you?“Sir/Madam, Thank you for shopping with us, Do come again” and “Always welcome Sir/Madam, if the customer thanks you for your services”“Sir/Madam, Sorry to keep you waiting”
Loyal Customers: Small Section of the Customer Base, but make up for more than 50% of your salesDiscount Customers: They shop at your stores frequently, but make their decisions based on the size of your offers and promotions. If you do not have the offers that please them, they may not buy at your storeImpulse Customers: They do not have buying a particular item at the top of their “TO DO” list, but come into the store on a whim. They will purchase what seems good at that timeNeed-Based Customers: They have a specific intention to buy a particular type of item. These are your housewives who come with a monthly shopping listBrowsing Customers: They have no specific need or desire in mind when they come to the store. Rather, they want a sense of experience. They are not there to buy, they are also called browsers and are mainly window shoppers. They may buy something if they like the store displat and are given a good customer service experience
Courteous: A customer definitely expects you to behave in a courteous manner. Always be polite with your customersApproachable and Friendly: A customer expects you to be friendly and eager to help him. Do not stand on the shop floor with a stern expression on your face and frown at customers. They will think that you are angry and do not wish to help them. This will impact you customer service in a negative way. Always have a smile on your faceAccurate: A customer expects that you give him accurate information. If you do not have the information, call your superior and ask but do not give the customer any information that you are unsure ofTimely: A customer expects you to serve him in a timely manner. Do not take very long to satisfy your customer’s request. Respond immediately. Take action immediately in case of any complaints. The customer must feel confident that you will serve him at your bestEfficient: A customer expects you to be efficient. Your services in terms of the products, offers, display, all should convey this efficiencyHonest: Never lie to the customer or bluff