Introduction: How to Evaluate Customer Service
There is nothing more important for a contact center or any business than providing good quality service. An excellent customer service can help attract positive feedback and improve a company’s revenue. Poor customer service, meanwhile, can frustrate consumers which may lead to poor word-of-mouth advertising and damage one’s reputation.
Answer the questions for the skills that needs evaluation for customer service.
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Step 1: Customer Communication
- Do you answer customer calls in a courteous and friendly manner?
- Do you always use appropriate greetings?
- Do you interact well with customers?
- Do you have good listening skills?
- Do you quickly respond to customer e-mails, telephone queries and complaints?
Step 2: Product Knowledge
- Do you know by heart your products and services?
- Can you confidently explain the company’s products and services?
- Will you be able to explain the basic components of each product, features and benefits?
- Do you understand how to match specific products and services with particular customer needs?
Step 3: Problem-Solving Ability
- Can you help customers solve their problems?
- Will you go extra mile to help a customer?
Step 4: Confronting Conflict
- Are you cool and calm during conflict situation?
- Can you act to diffuse or alleviate the situation?
- Do you resolve customer service issues in a fair and equitable manner?
- Do you stay polite at all times?