Master the skills needed to face the challenges of a Customer Service Representative position. Guaranteed to turn out top-notch CSRs. Handle calls professionally and effectively. Learn how to keep a positive attitude, even in the most trying situations. Create a self-improvement plan for better service. Table of Contents Part 1: The CSR--A Powerful Voice The CSR’s Valuable Role First Impressions Count The Call Center Challenge The Quality Call Part 2: Gaining the Professional Edge Six Elements of Professionalism Element 1: Manage the Customer Call Element 2: Know Your Products and Services Element 3: Be a Team Player Element 4: Remain Customer Focused Element 5: Take Responsibility Element 6: Make a Commitment Part 3: The All-Important Customer Recognizing the Customer’s Style Tailoring Your Responses Guidelines for Analytical and Assertive Customers Understanding Your Own Behavioral Style Eight Customer Needs Part 4: Building Your Communication Skills Ten Essential Communication Skills Skill 1: Listening Effectively Skill 2: Extending Common Courtesy Skill 3: Avoiding Statements That Give the Wrong Impression Skill 4: Using the Customer’s Language Skill 5: Gathering Customer Information Skill 6: Satisfying the Angry Customer Skill 7: Managing Technology Skill 8: Writing Effective Email Skill 9: Mental Scripting Skill 10: Closing the Conversation Part 5: Attitude--Your Most Important Asset Shaping Your Attitude Choosing a Positive Attitude The Impact of Stress on Your Attitude The Call Center Workload Avoiding Office Gossip and Drama Part 6: A Plan for Self Improvement Three Steps to Self Improvement Step 1: Take Stock of Your Skills Step 2: Define Your Objectives Step 3: Develop Your Action Plan Recommended Reading Objectives Learn the basics of providing high quality customer service Understand the six elements of professionalism Explore how to understand and respond to customer needs Build effective communication skills Learn the importance of a positive attitude Create and use a self-improvement plan
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