The spiels below will serve as your guide to effective communicate with Inspiring Vacations customers during a call.
Thank you for calling Inspiring Vacations, this is __________ speaking. May I have your name please?
Hi, <Name of Caller>! How can I help you today?
(Name of the caller), would it be okay if I place you on hold while I (specify what action you will take)
After two minutes, go back to the client & say:
(Name of the caller), Thank you for patiently waiting but unfortunately, I'm not yet done (action you are doing). Would it be okay to place you on hold for another 2 minutes or would it be better for you if I just give you a callback (if the client is okay- ask for the callback number)
But if they choose to wait & be placed on hold- then say "Thank you"
After two minutes & you're still not done
(Name of the caller), Thank you for patiently waiting I apologize for (specific reason & offer a callback)
but if they choose to wait & be placed on hold again- place the caller on hold
I'll place you on hold & I'll get back to you once I'm done
I'd love to help you on that. What I will do is connect you to (person you are transferring to) so they can (cite the concern e.g. amend your flight). Is it okay if I place you on hold while I do so?
If yes: Please stay on the line. Thank you!
Consult before transferring the call. Provide helpful information such as:
- Booking ID
- Passenger Name
- Telephone Number
- Caller's concern
If person transferring to is available: Hi (name), thank you for patiently waiting. I have (name) on the other line and I have already discussed your concern. He/She will assist you from hereon.
But before that, is there anything else I may assist you with?
If none: Thank you for calling Customer Service!
If an email needs to be sent to the customer
I will be sending you an email for (cite the concern). I see that the email address that we have on file for you is (verify email address), is that correct?
Thank you, please expect the email sent to you within the day.
Is there anything else I may assist you with? (If none, proceed with closing. If yes, further assist the customer)
Thank you for calling, have a good day!
Hi! My name is _________ & I'm calling you from Inspriring Vacations. I'm calling for _________, is this he/she? I just need to advise you that this call is recorded for training and quality purposes.
(If the caller requests that we do not record, then please turn off before continuing.)
This is a legal requirement for call recording for AU, CA and US. This does not extend to New Zealand where laws do not permit this.
Discuss the concern/reason for the call
Again, this is <Agent Name>. Thank you for taking my call & you have a great day!
1st/2nd instance:
(Name of Caller), I understand the problem this has caused you but profanities are not acceptable. Please consider this as your first/second warning. Would you like me to proceed?
3rd Instance:
(Name of Caller) since I have already given you fair warning twice, I am going to terminate this call now.
I'm sorry the line isn't clear. I am dropping the call and will call you back immediately.
Note: Below will be the criteria for a failed QA audits
Use of profanities
Speaking in vernacular
Dropping the call
Not providing accurate information
Keywords: call script, customer service script, call flow, phone spiel, phone handling