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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http://www.infinitcontact.com/blog/how-good-is-your-business-a-checklist-evaluating-your-customer-service/

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?