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Customer service definition, skills, and important principles for 2021

Zendesk

And the surge to online has put the spotlight on customer service, with half of customers surveyed in our 2021 Trends Report reporting that CX is more important to them now compared to a year ago. Customers are more online than ever—and they expect online experiences that are on par with, or better than, in-person experiences.

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7 customer service trends to follow in 2021

Zendesk

Companies have put customer service at the top of their priority lists for 2021, and with good reason. 77% of customers say they’re more loyal to businesses that offer top-notch service. But what does great customer service look like these days? Have customer expectations changed? &nbsp. &nbsp.

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6 Ways Sales Changed Between 2021 and 2022 [+What To Expect in the Next 6 Months]

Hubspot Sales

These powerful insights can inform every aspect of your sales process — from pitching to customer retention. Read on to learn how to sales has changed from 2021 to 2022, and what to expect in the coming months. What's more, 84% of sales professionals communicate with a prospect on 2-4 different channels (i.e.,

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7 sales prospecting techniques you need to succeed in 2021

Zendesk

In fact, the Zendesk Customer Experience Trends Report found that ecommerce sales increased by 30 percent in 2020. Today’s customers also care about different things than they did pre-pandemic. Seventy-five percent will spend more for a good customer experience. What is prospecting? Dig into your connections.

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Growth Opportunities Exist in 2021: Here’s How to Find Them, According to HubSpot's Chief Customer Officer

Hubspot Sales

Businesses moved their entire customer experience and go-to-market online, many for the first time. And some tactical things that sales leaders can look to recognize are: Your team will crave over-communication. Your customer. Customer Empathy in Communications and Policies Build Trust. To Close Things Out….

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7 sales prospecting techniques you need to succeed in 2021

Zendesk

In fact, the Zendesk Customer Experience Trends Report found that ecommerce sales increased by 30 percent in 2020. Today’s customers also care about different things than they did pre-pandemic. Seventy-five percent will spend more for a good customer experience. What is prospecting? Dig into your connections.

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What is agent experience? (and why it’s good for customers, too)

Zendesk

. . . Companies have long focused on customer experience; some may even say they’re, gasp, customer obsessed. But buzz words aside, all this means is that they’re putting the customer at the center of everything they do. Prioritizing agent experience amid new challenges. So where to start?