"That way, your rep will be sure to hear what the customer says, but provide a response that gives the customer a better understanding of your unique offerings instead of getting defensive or whiny.
Option #3—"Product Knowledge. This one sounds like a no-brainer, but we've found that it's in the top three of what your clients value the most. So, we sat and interviewed pressmen and finishing experts to learn what they know about the print products they produce. We then created an algorithm that takes the customer's needs and processes a series of optional solutions before coming up with the best one for that particular situation.
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