Ten (10) types of customers

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  • Customer service management
    Also known as Customer Service Relationship, refers to the process of overseeing and implementing strategies to ensure high-quality customer service in an organization
  • Customer service management
    • Involves managing a team of customer service representatives
    • Handling customer inquiries and complaints
    • Developing and implementing policies and procedures to improve customer satisfaction
  • Goal of customer service management
    To provide exceptional customer service by understanding customers' needs, resolving their issues efficiently, and maintaining positive relationships
  • Customer service management
    1. Training and coaching staff
    2. Monitoring customer service metrics
    3. Analyzing feedback
    4. Implementing improvements
  • The Decision Maker. Direct and assertive customers appreciate a quick response and prefer to deal with someone with decision-making authority.
    Required Action: Handle them by being prompt, provide clear information, and offer solutions.
  • The Analytical Thinker. Customers who are detail-oriented and prefer data-driven explanations.
    Required Action: Handle them by providing facts, figures, and logical reasoning. Be patient and answer all their questions thoroughly.
  • The Indecisive. Customers who struggle with making decisions and often need extra guidance.
    Required Action: Handle them by offering recommendations, presenting options, and helping them weigh the pros and cons. Be understanding and offer reassurance.
  • The Bargain Hunter. Customers who are price-focused and always look for the best deal.
    Required Action: Handle them by highlighting the value and benefits of the product/service, providing price comparisons, or offering discounts to win their business.
  • The High Maintenance. These customers have high expectations and demand a lot of attention.
    Required Action: Handle them by providing personalized service and being attentive and responsive to their needs. Set clear boundaries and manage their expectations.
  • The Loyalist. These customers are loyal to a brand and show strong preference.
    Required Action: Handle them by nurturing the relationship, offering exclusive rewards or discounts, and acknowledging their loyalty. Keep them engaged and make them feel valued.
  • The Impatient. Customers who are time-sensitive and expect quick responses.
    Required Action: Handle them by providing fast and efficient service, ensure prompt follow- ups, and keep them updated on progress. Apologize and rectify any delays promptly.
  • The Skeptic. Customers who are skeptical and require extra trust-building efforts.
    Required Action: Handle them by providing testimonial cases or offering a trial period. Be transparent, address concerns, and emphasize the credibility of your product/service.
  • The Chatty. These customers enjoy socializing and may spend more time interacting.
    Required Action: Handle them by being friendly, listening attentively, and conversing casually. However, ensure that it doesn't hinder efficiency or productivity.
  • The Demanding. These customers have high expectations and may be difficult to please.
    Required Action: Handle them by actively listening, showing empathy, and going the extra mile to resolve their issues. Be patient, remain calm, and aim to exceed their expectations.