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What is the importance of long-range preparation for a retail salesperson?
What is the importance of long-range preparation for a retail salesperson?
- It helps in maintaining control in sales presentations.
- It helps in standing out as a professional in the retail industry. (correct)
- It guarantees customer comfort during interactions.
- It ensures daily precheck is done thoroughly.
Why do companies offering high levels of good customer service typically flourish in the retail industry?
Why do companies offering high levels of good customer service typically flourish in the retail industry?
- Due to offering discounts and promotions.
- Because they hire the most experienced staff.
- Because they have the latest products in the market.
- As a result of customer satisfaction and loyalty. (correct)
In the context of the text, what sets apart retail salespeople who provide little or no service?
In the context of the text, what sets apart retail salespeople who provide little or no service?
- Lack of product knowledge.
- Inadequate training in sales techniques.
- Inconsistency in providing personalized service. (correct)
- Poor communication skills with customers.
Why does the author highlight the example of the waitress at the local coffee shop and the dry cleaner’s clerk?
Why does the author highlight the example of the waitress at the local coffee shop and the dry cleaner’s clerk?
How does the text describe the appearance of the middle-aged woman salesperson observed in the store?
How does the text describe the appearance of the middle-aged woman salesperson observed in the store?
What does the text imply about the relationship between customer service quality and business success in retail?
What does the text imply about the relationship between customer service quality and business success in retail?
What should a retail employee do when customers enter the store?
What should a retail employee do when customers enter the store?
How should a retail employee deal with personal problems while on the job?
How should a retail employee deal with personal problems while on the job?
What is a benchmark of professionalism in retail?
What is a benchmark of professionalism in retail?
What impression does a retail employee leave when they let personal problems affect their work?
What impression does a retail employee leave when they let personal problems affect their work?
What should retail employees avoid doing on the selling floor?
What should retail employees avoid doing on the selling floor?
What should a retail employee prioritize when a customer enters the store?
What should a retail employee prioritize when a customer enters the store?
What was the author's initial reaction to the employees' dress code at the sporting goods store?
What was the author's initial reaction to the employees' dress code at the sporting goods store?
What was the outcome of the open forum discussion about the dress code at the store?
What was the outcome of the open forum discussion about the dress code at the store?
According to the author, what is the best approach for retail employees to dress?
According to the author, what is the best approach for retail employees to dress?
What does the author say about his own preferred retail attire?
What does the author say about his own preferred retail attire?
What is the author's perspective on dressing like customers to make them feel more comfortable?
What is the author's perspective on dressing like customers to make them feel more comfortable?
