Order ManagementIntermediate

Customer Service Excellence

Provide outstanding customer service to build loyalty and positive reviews.

18 min read
1 Market Philippines Team
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#customer service#communication#support

Communication Best Practices

Excellent communication builds trust and customer loyalty.

Response Time Standards:

  • Initial response: Within 2 hours during business hours
  • Order inquiries: Within 1 hour
  • Complaints: Within 30 minutes
  • General questions: Within 4 hours

Communication Channels:

  • In-platform messaging system
  • Email support
  • Phone support (for premium sellers)
  • Social media channels

Professional Communication Tips:

  • Use polite and professional language
  • Address customers by name when possible
  • Provide clear and detailed responses
  • Follow up on resolved issues
  • Maintain consistent tone across all channels

Handling Customer Complaints

Turn complaints into opportunities to demonstrate excellent service.

Complaint Resolution Process:

  1. Listen: Allow customer to fully explain the issue
  2. Acknowledge: Show understanding and empathy
  3. Investigate: Gather all relevant information
  4. Resolve: Offer appropriate solution
  5. Follow-up: Ensure customer satisfaction

Common Complaint Types:

  • Product quality issues
  • Shipping delays
  • Wrong items received
  • Damaged products
  • Billing discrepancies

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