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From the Switchboard to Social Media: A Brief History of Customer Service

Sales and Marketing Management

Of course, we’ve come a long way since then. From a business standpoint, it’s imperative to provide customer service across a multiplicity of channels, too. It wasn’t all that long ago when “contacting customer service” simply meant visiting a store or office and talking to the owner or manager. You’ve Got Mail!

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Customer Service Training Software: Factors & Tools to Consider

BrainShark

The right customer service training software can help you onboard agents faster, track their learning progress, and ensure they always have access to relevant information for resolving client issues quickly. A better way to train and educate your customer service teams is to get software that’s specifically built for that purpose.

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Do You Ensure a Smooth Running Customer Service Department?

Smooth Sale

Attract the Right Job Or Clientele: Do You Ensure a Smooth Running Customer Service Department ? Our collaborative Blog provides insights on ‘How to ensure a smooth running customer service department.’. Sometimes the wait for customers is extraordinarily long, and on occasion, the line drops to begin again.

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The Pros and Cons of BDRs in B2B Sales and Marketing

Janek Performance Group

In B2B sales and marketing, companies employ various strategies to drive growth and expand their client base. Of course, roles vary based on the size, scope, and scale of the organization. 76% percent of BDRs report to sales over marketing. In addition, BDRs relay customer feedback and market trends to internal teams.

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

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

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6 Tips for Improving Your Sales Team’s Customer Service Skills

CloserIQ

One thing that nearly every sales team needs to prioritize is constantly improving their customer service skills. Of course, every team understands that its customer service is the voice and face for its clients. The customer service that an organization offers can break or build its relationship with its clients.

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6 Marketing Strategies for B2B Customer Retention

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Serena Dorf Business-to-business marketing is one of the most challenging facets of the marketing industry. Businesses aren't like retail customers. You deal at a level and the businesses are your core customers. B2B marketing is more technical than B2C. Customer service.

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