Level 2 Customer Service Operations BTEC

This subject is broken down into 21 topics in 7 modules:

  1. Deliver Customer Service 3 topics
  2. Understand Customers 3 topics
  3. Principles of Customer Service 3 topics
  4. Understand Employer Organizations 3 topics
  5. Manage Personal Performance and Development 3 topics
  6. Communicate Verbally with Customers 3 topics
  7. Communicate with Customers in Writing 3 topics
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Customer Service Operations

Deliver Customer Service

Creating a positive impression

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Creating a positive impression

Creating a Positive Impression

Understanding the Fundamentals

  • Good customer service begins with creating a positive impression.
  • Employees must have a professional attitude, looking neat and tidy.
  • Smiling, making eye contact, and using a friendly tone can contribute to a positive impression.
  • Start and end with friendly greetings and polite expressions, such as please and thank you.
  • Know your product or service inside and out to answer customer queries efficiently.

Effective Communication

  • Tailor your communication style to the customer. Active listening skills are crucial.
  • Address customers by their name for a personal touch.
  • Speak clearly and confidently, avoiding jargon when possible.
  • Always respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner.
  • When using written communication, ensure clarity, correctness, and conciseness.

Problem-Solving and Complaint Handling

  • Treat customer complaints as an opportunity to improve service.
  • Remain calm and patient when dealing with difficult customers.
  • Offer solutions, not excuses when problems arise.
  • Anticipate potential problems and have contingency plans in place.
  • Follow up on solutions to ensure customer satisfaction.

Going the Extra Mile

  • Offering extra assistance or asking for feedback can leave a lasting positive impression.
  • Remember details about your customer for personalised service.
  • Exceed expectations rather than simply meeting them.
  • Show sincerity and empathy in your interactions.
  • Recurring positive interactions build loyal relationships.

Personal Development

  • Continually improve and develop your skills relevant to delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Embrace feedback and adapt your approach if needed.
  • Participate in relevant training and workshops.
  • Stay updated with new strategies and technologies in customer service.
  • Motivation and proactive attitude are keys to delivering high-quality customer service.

Course material for Customer Service Operations, module Deliver Customer Service, topic Creating a positive impression

Customer Service Operations

Understand Employer Organizations

Differences in delivering customer service across different organizations

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Differences in delivering customer service across different organizations

Differences in Delivering Customer Service Across Different Organisations

Private Sector Organisations

  • Diverse customer expectations: Private sector organisations typically face a variety of customer expectations because their market segments often vary.

  • Profit driven customer service: Maximising profits is the primary goal. Therefore, their customer service strategies often focus on boosting sales and retaining customers.

  • High competition: In the private sector, the level of customer service can form a significant part of their competitive advantage.

  • Customer loyalty programs: Due to intense competition, private companies may also use loyalty programs to retain customers.

Public Sector Organisations

  • Standardised service delivery: Services are typically standardised to reach a wider population and maintain equality.

  • Citizen driven customer service: The main aim is to serve citizens effectively and efficiently. They are, therefore, less profit-driven and more focused on service provision.

  • Governmental regulations: The delivery of customer service in public sector organisations is usually regulated by the government ensuring all citizens have fair and equal access.

  • Public accountability: These organisations have a higher level of accountability to their customers who are also the general public or taxpayers.

Voluntary Sector Organisations

  • Donor and volunteer centric customer service: Organisations need to maintain good relationships with both donors and volunteers.

  • Mission driven: Customer service operations are driven by the urgency and importance of their mission rather than profits.

  • Dependence on goodwill: The quality of customer service can directly affect the level of donations and support received.

Co-operatives

  • Member-focused customer service: Co-operatives primarily aim to serve and satisfy their members, who are also their customers.

  • Democratic customer service operations: Members have a direct say in the operations of the co-operative, including customer service.

  • Shared benefits: Any improvements in customer service directly benefit the members.

Course material for Customer Service Operations, module Understand Employer Organizations, topic Differences in delivering customer service across different organizations

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