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Why Companies Create Stupid Policies

A Sales Guy

So, why do companies make stupid policies like this? These policies CLEARLY aren’t aimed at customer service. They in no way enhance the customer experience. Policies like this provide NO intrinsic or measurable customer value. So, why do companies create stupid policies like this?

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The Friendly Factor | Top Sales Trainer | Best Sales Trainer | Top.

Jeffrey Gitomer

The Friendly Factor | Top Sales Trainer | Best Sales Trainer | Top Leadership Trainer. Most employers train about their own stuff and their own policies and procedures, but neglect the person carrying out the tasks. Train your people what to do in the top 25 real-world situations that occur when a customer calls or visits.

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"What Should I Say When The Customer Calls And He's Mad As Hell.

Jeffrey Gitomer

Realize that you have hit a flash-point and are in jeopardy of losing the customer. The interesting news is that most big companies have firm policies in place that preclude memorable recovery: needing an invoice, needing a customer number, needing a return shipment authorization, and other crapola that no angry customer wants to hear.

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Handling the No Name Policy When Cold Calling: Part III – When You Have No Info

MTD Sales Training

First, keep in mind these two critical points: The average sales person is usually trying to accomplish too many sales goals during one contact. Often the reason the GK remains so adamant on not giving you any information is because you are a sales person attempting to speak to a DM. Sales Person: “And that’s in Coventry?”.

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In the Race to Win More Customers, Sales Needs Digital Transformation

Discover the results and why investments in digital transformation and automation are pushing sales teams ahead. Salesforce users were surveyed about the forces shaping today's workplace.

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Unlocking E-Commerce Growth Strategies (video)

Pipeliner

He notes that successful e-commerce businesses often have a dedicated community that nurtures relationships and drives sales. Heres how you can build a community: Engage with Your Audience: Create spaces where customers feel valued and engaged. Matthew suggests prioritizing the customer experience to establish trust.

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6 Easy Ways to Spot Toxic Customer Service

Pipeliner

I’ve always said that sales is in the customer service business; you can’t sell someone anything if you have a toxic relationship with them. In my 30+ years leading sales organizations, I learned that you lived or died on how you served customers. Often these policies made no sense to the customer.