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Learn the importance of customer service, characteristics of professionalism, handling appointments, communication styles, and customer satisfaction steps. Enhance competence, efficiency, and maintain an honest reputation. Explore the balancing act of core service, product, and customer interaction. Develop personal and professional behavior for a positive customer experience.
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Introduction • Review online course content. • Review questions.
Workshop Objectives Upon completion of this unit of work, participants will be able to: • Explain the importance of good customer service in: • The industry. • On a day-to-day basis with customers . • List characteristics of a professional appearance. • Describe how to properly handle appointments. • Identify good and bad communication styles. • Explain the best way to deal with unhappy customers. • Describe steps to ensure customer satisfaction.
Customer Service in the Industry • The importance of customer service to the industry • Competence • Efficiency • Honest reputation
Customer Relations • Is a balancing act between • Core service • The product • Customer interaction • Words • Actions • Demeanor
Personal and Professional Behavior • Handling an appointment is not just about completing the task. Everything you do matters! • Professional appearance • Condition of vehicle and tools • Appointment procedures • Safe driving • Parking the vehicle and entering the property with proper identification • Respect of property
Entrance and Exit-Handling a Service Call • Upon arrival • Show ID • Use the customer’s name • Ask permission to enter • Reschedule the appointment if an adult is not present • Remove shoes or put on shoe coverings • Smile • All workers must ensure that the work area is thoroughly clean when the job is completed. • Make sure the customer inspects the completed work area and is satisfied.
Customer Interaction • Effective communication is about…. • Good listening skills • Asking questions • Answering questions • Explaining your actions • Avoiding jargon • Avoiding criticism
Importance of Ethical Behavior • Disclose any charges or costs before starting the service work • Act honestly • Do the best work you can • Do not accept tips or gifts • Do not accept side jobs • Do not use the customer’s bathroom • Do not use the customer’s phone unless absolutely necessary
Handling Difficult Situations • Clear up misunderstandings • Explain your actions • Overcome objections • Assure the customer you understand his or her concerns • Do not argue against verbal attacks • Acknowledge the customer is upset and that you are there to help solve the problem
Customer Service Activity • Complete the worksheet. • Report to the class.
Open Discussion • “Good” customer service stories • “Bad customer service stories • Discussion-Comments