There are so many different services and solutions when it comes to call centers, it’s hard to know what solutions will have the biggest impact on business goals. For example, when considering a partner, there are a number of questions to think about.
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Call center programs also have a lot to offer in terms of business growth. This in-depth guide will cover it all using infographics, data, research, and industry expertise.
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After learning about the different services, options, and benefits as well as a step-by-step guide to finding the right call center for your brand, you’ll be well equipped to start or continue your call center outsourcing journey. You’ll be able to engage with contact center outsourcing partners knowing what their language is and how they can help you achieve your customer experience goals.
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It’s important to understand that in the modern age of call centers, they don’t have to be a drain on a company’s budget. Call centers can be a valuable support channel that drives sales. So don’t think outsourcing is always a cost. Outsourcing can often be a profitable solution and help lift the bottom line for a lot of businesses.
With that in mind, let’s learn about some services call centers offer.
Keeping track of data and analytics in your call center will help the manager optimize your program to get more for less. That means to save money and increasing KPIs. But having impactful data to help make adjustments is easier said than done.
Free up your personnel with outsourced help desk support that fulfills Tier-1 issues all in a centralized program.
Customer satisfaction (CSAT) is tracked using data tools that enable teams to track the customer journey. This process opens up opportunities to increase CSAT scores and create long-lasting and valuable customer relationships.
A well-designed loyalty program will have a positive impact on sales and revenue. Loyalty program support will help increase the customer lifetime value, increase retention, and keep a steady and consistent flow of sales. This isn’t always the case, however. Most loyalty programs aren’t fully utilized. A BPO call center is usually the missing link to help make the most of custom loyalty programs
When your customers need help, do they end up having a positive experience or do they wait for a long time to get lackluster support?
When customers need to talk to someone about a product or service, that exchange should be seen as an opportunity to win that customer’s brand loyalty all over again. The benefits of providing a positive CX can last for decades.
Does your company serve customers in other countries or speak several languages? If so, multilingual support is a must if creating a positive customer experience is important to growth. And it always is.
Companies that have employees or customers using non- location depended services should consider a specific kind of call center service that can tailor to being in the field. The unique situations that arise aren’t as common in other call center programs like the help desk.
When customers call in with support needs, use that opportunity to cross or upsell. Then use the sales-trained call center partners to make outbound calls to your current customers to further sell to them. An effective sales call center program can help turn the cost of the call center into a profitable addition to support revenue.
Omnichannel support has increased a lot in the last few years due to the increase in channels customers want to communicate on. Whether it’s on chat, phone, SMS, email, or in-store, an Omnichannel solution will merge all the channels into one central back-and-forth solution so agents can interact with customers however they prefer.
Onshore, nearshore, or offshore, all come with pros and cons, and with a Smartshoring solution, call centers can design the best of all the location options based on a company’s needs and goals.
Using call center services in addition to in-store support creates an optimum customer experience. Stores might be in locations across the country or even the globe. Having a central support team to help in-store staff when they need it is like giving store staff a supper power that leads to giving the best support to in-store customers.
When things get technical, a trained team of call center agents can help customers work through it. Following instructions on certain products or software might not be sufficient. When customers want to talk to a person for help, who will be there to deliver outstanding service?
Find out which service will have the biggest impact elevating your customer experiences.
There are many benefits to all the services a call center can offer. Here are a few of the most impactful benefits that come with outsourcing.
Statistics show that existing customers are more likely to buy more of your products, refer new customers, and adopt subscriptions – all at a lower cost than new customer acquisition.
Consider these stats:
By partnering with a call center firm with proven expertise, a business can benefit largely from their experiences, technology, leading processes, personnel, and resources, and as a consultant to create the best call center program. To achieve all this in-house is often more expensive and takes a lot more time and resources that could otherwise be used in other functions of the business.
FILA is an internationally renowned brand known as a pillar of excellence in the athleticwear industry–but in early 2020 they were losing customers due to negative customer service experiences. Their brand and reputation were taking a hit. FILA needed a solution – and they found it with Global Response.
In 2021 alone, online sales went up 25% and customer queries for orders and refunds decreased by 28%, thanks to the Global Response difference.
By implementing an Omnichannel approach to support programs, companies can increase positive customer experiences that support growth.
Questions to ask when conducting research:
Hint. Neither is ideal!
Important questions to ask during the second step:
FAQs you can expect from the call center firm to ask:
During this step, your potential partner will detail the following:
Some of the key elements in this step include:
First contact resolution (sometimes called first call resolution) is a KPI that measures how frequently a customer’s question or concern is resolved the very first time they contact you.
Average handle time measures the amount of time from when the agent picks up a customer’s call to the end of the call—how long it took to handle the concern or issue that was called about.
NPS (or net promoter score) is another popular call center KPI. This measures customer satisfaction alongside how likely your customers are to promote your business either online or via word-of-mouth to others.
Agent turnover rate measures the rate at which your call center agents leave for other forms of employment.
This metric, while not directly tied to customer experience, is a critical one to track for your call center.
Average transfer rate measures the percentage of calls an agent had to transfer to someone else for a resolution.
An important advanced call center KPIs involves the quality of an agent’s assistance and etiquette during a call.
The average after-call work time, also sometimes called average idle time, measures the amount of time after a call has ended that an agent spends doing follow-up tasks related to the call.
Now that you’re tracking KPIs and gathering useful data from your call center, what should you do with it?
Of course, call center KPIs and contact center metrics are only helpful once they are used to implement meaningful change. When you choose your KPIs to track, make sure you understand what data to gather, and that the data can be shared with stakeholders and analyzed properly to implement change.
By creating a baseline of your overall call center performance based on KPIs, you’ll understand which functions to optimize and deploy solutions for.
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The right call center outsourced firm will create a call center program for a businesses specific goals and needs. By selecting the right services and solutions, utilizing impactful KPIs, data, and analytics, using access to technology tools and passionate people, a call center can be profitable.
Easier said then done, right?
That’s what we’re here for.
You’ve worked hard to create a reputable brand with a loyal base of customers. You need a partner that will work just as hard. Global Response knows how to immerse ourselves in the culture of the brands we represent. From staffing and training, all the way to fielding the most complex inquiries, Global Response is committed to providing omnichannel experiences that build customer loyalty in every interaction.
Our collaborative, four-pronged approach to implementing your call center solution, maps out every aspect of integration. Global Response will walk you step-by-step to a successful and on-time launch. Our process is standardized but our solutions are all custom to provide you with the systems and workflow that are best suited to your business needs.
Your brand will be in the best care. Certified Project Management Professionals (PMPs) will lead your integration, while a dedicated high quality management team trains Brand Specialists to be immersed in your culture.
We’re more than just a “call center.”
At Global Response, we embrace the power of your brand and adopt a one-team mentality that puts you in the driver’s seat. We match highly skilled brand specialists with the brands they love, resulting in one-of-a-kind engagements every time. Customer experience management isn’t about reading a script and ticking a box – it’s about building unforgettable experiences that boost customer loyalty and brand reputation over the long term.
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A full-service contact center can deliver outstanding return on investment – and accomplish so much more than a basic plug-and-play service. To increase sales and conversions, we use the best human-centric, data-driven methods to improve customer experience, reduce customer effort, and deliver high customer satisfaction. We provide actionable insights on our partners’ communication strategies, hone the process, and build intensely targeted engagement that converts.
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