{"id":41347,"date":"2019-02-19T06:00:38","date_gmt":"2019-02-19T06:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/?p=41347"},"modified":"2020-10-14T17:21:17","modified_gmt":"2020-10-14T17:21:17","slug":"15-tips-for-taking-better-phone-quotes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/blog\/15-tips-for-taking-better-phone-quotes\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Tips for Taking Better Phone Quotes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;11px|0px|0|0px|false|false&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_padding=&#8221;33.5938px|0px|61px|0px|false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.1&#8243; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.1&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How would you rate your Parts Department employees\u2019 phone skills on a scale of 1 to 10? If your answer is lower than 10, keep reading. A recent study shows <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/easybeereceptionist.com\/6-interesting-statistics-prove-business-needs-phone-answering-service\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">71% of customers will end a business relationship because of poor phone etiquette<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so those subpar phone skills are probably costing you more than you realize. Use these 15 simple tips to improve your Parts Department&#8217;s phone etiquette and generate more sales. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;#15ways&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Get a printable version to hang in the back office!&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.1&#8243; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#db3126&#8243; button_bg_color=&#8221;rgba(224,43,32,0)&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; button_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;%%24%%&#8221; button_icon_color=&#8221;#db3126&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;10px||27px&#8221; button_bg_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; button_bg_color__hover=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Don\u2019t let the phone ring more than three times.&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/1.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_max_width=&#8221;200%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.1&#8243; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;width: 50px !important;||margin-top: -10px !important;&#8221; custom_css_blurb_title=&#8221;margin-top: 10px !important;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It makes the caller on the other end feel they\u2019re not a priority and it makes you appear unreliable. At the fourth ring, your customer is on the verge of hanging up\u2014and they won\u2019t be in a rush to call back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Answer the phone with a smile and a positive greeting. &#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_max_width=&#8221;200%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.1&#8243; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;width: 50px !important;||margin-top: -10px !important;&#8221; custom_css_blurb_title=&#8221;margin-top: 10px !important;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body language can be interpreted through your voice! Show your customer you\u2019re happy to help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Be a good listener. &#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/3.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_max_width=&#8221;200%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.1&#8243; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;width: 50px !important;||margin-top: -10px !important;&#8221; custom_css_blurb_title=&#8221;margin-top: 10px !important;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each customer has unique needs. If you\u2019re genuinely listening, you\u2019ll be able to use your parts expertise to offer recommendations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;When you\u2019re putting a customer on hold ask permission. &#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/4.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_max_width=&#8221;200%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.1&#8243; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;width: 50px !important;||margin-top: -10px !important;&#8221; custom_css_blurb_title=&#8221;margin-top: 10px !important;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t ghost them\u2014when you leave the phone to check on something for them, let them know. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Collect all necessary information from the customer.&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/5.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_max_width=&#8221;200%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.1&#8243; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;width: 50px !important;||margin-top: -10px !important;&#8221; custom_css_blurb_title=&#8221;margin-top: 10px !important;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few essentials include name,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email address, phone number, car make, model, year, and VIN.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;If you don\u2019t know the answer to a question, figure it out.&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/6.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_max_width=&#8221;200%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.1&#8243; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;width: 50px !important;||margin-top: -10px !important;&#8221; custom_css_blurb_title=&#8221;margin-top: 10px !important;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assure the caller that you\u2019ll check on that for them, then put them on hold for as short a time as you can manage. If you need to call them back, make sure you have their contact information and follow-up before the end of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Enunciate!&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/7.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_max_width=&#8221;200%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.1&#8243; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;width: 50px !important;||margin-top: -10px !important;&#8221; custom_css_blurb_title=&#8221;margin-top: 10px !important;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to speak clearly and slowly so you\u2019re easy to understand. If the customer has to struggle to hear you, they\u2019ll rush to end the call.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Keep it short and sweet.&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/8.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_max_width=&#8221;200%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.1&#8243; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;width: 50px !important;||margin-top: -10px !important;&#8221; custom_css_blurb_title=&#8221;margin-top: 10px !important;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customers will lose interest the longer the process takes. Get them what they need as quickly as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Record inbound calls.&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/9.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_max_width=&#8221;200%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.1&#8243; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;width: 50px !important;||margin-top: -10px !important;&#8221; custom_css_blurb_title=&#8221;margin-top: 10px !important;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recording inbound calls is the best way to monitor your employees\u2019 phone skills and train them to make proactive changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Ask customers if they\u2019re ready to buy before hanging up the phone.&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/10.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_max_width=&#8221;200%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.1&#8243; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;width: 50px !important;||margin-top: -10px !important;&#8221; custom_css_blurb_title=&#8221;margin-top: 10px !important;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may seem like a no-brainer but it\u2019s so important. Inviting the caller to complete the order could be the difference for a chronically indecisive shopper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Follow PCI compliance.&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/11.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_max_width=&#8221;200%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.1&#8243; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;width: 50px !important;||margin-top: -10px !important;&#8221; custom_css_blurb_title=&#8221;margin-top: 10px !important;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the customer is ready to make a purchase, enter their billing info directly into your POS system. Over are the days of filing cabinets stuffed with post-its covered in credit card numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Tell them to have a good day when you say goodbye.&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/12.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_max_width=&#8221;200%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.1&#8243; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;width: 50px !important;||margin-top: -10px !important;&#8221; custom_css_blurb_title=&#8221;margin-top: 10px !important;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or a nice evening. Or a great weekend. Adding a human touch to your phone correspondence will help cultivate a good relationship with your customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;If the phone call doesn\u2019t result in a sale, send the quote in an email.&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/13.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_max_width=&#8221;200%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.1&#8243; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;width: 50px !important;||margin-top: -10px !important;&#8221; custom_css_blurb_title=&#8221;margin-top: 10px !important;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email them the quote immediately after taking it. Include the part they called about, the pricing and shipping you discussed, and a way to complete the order. If that email doesn\u2019t result in a sale, use an automated Quote Saver.<\/span><br \/> RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/ebook\/5-ways-to-fix-your-quoting-process-stop-leaking-parts-sales\/\">7 Ways to Fix Your Quoting Process and Close More Sales<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Return voicemail messages promptly.&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.revolutionparts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/14.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; image_max_width=&#8221;200%&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.1&#8243; custom_css_blurb_image=&#8221;width: 50px !important;||margin-top: -10px !important;&#8221; custom_css_blurb_title=&#8221;margin-top: 10px !important;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The quickest way to lose a sale is to ignore a potential customer who expresses interest. 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