Retail Customer Service Issue Resolution Checklist

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Issue Identification & Logging

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Initial steps to accurately identify and document the customer's issue.

Customer Description of Issue

Issue Category

Order Number (if applicable)

Reference/Ticket Number (Internal)

Date & Time of Issue Reported

Store Location (if applicable)

Customer Information Verification

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Confirming customer identity and accessing relevant account details.

Customer First Name

Customer Last Name

Customer Phone Number

Customer Email Address

Account Type

Date of Birth (for verification)

Verification Method

Issue Diagnosis & Root Cause Analysis

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Determining the underlying problem causing the customer's concern.

Customer Description of Issue

Issue Category (e.g., Returns, Payment, Product)

Possible Causes (Select all that apply)

Error Code (If Applicable)

Troubleshooting Steps Taken

Initial Diagnosis

Solution Implementation & Testing

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Applying the appropriate solution and verifying its effectiveness.

Detailed Solution Steps Taken

Number of Attempts to Implement Solution

Solution Type (e.g., Refund, Replacement, Technical Fix)

Related Systems Impacted (select all that apply)

Date Solution Implemented

Time Solution Implemented

Customer Communication & Feedback

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Keeping the customer informed and gathering feedback on the resolution.

Summarize Communication with Customer

Communication Method

Estimated Resolution Time (Minutes)

Customer Sentiment

Notes on Customer Interaction (e.g., specific concerns, requests)

Was the Resolution Explanation Clear?

Documentation & Knowledge Base Update

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Recording the issue and resolution for future reference and training.

Detailed Issue Description

Resolution Steps Taken

Associated Products/Services

Category of Issue

Keywords for Searchability

Estimated Resolution Time (Minutes)

Escalation Procedures (If Necessary)

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Steps to follow if the issue cannot be resolved at the initial level.

Escalation Tier Required

Reason for Escalation

Estimated Resolution Time (Hours)

Escalation Path Selected

Details Provided to Escalation Team

Date of Escalation

Time of Escalation

Issue Closure & Follow-up

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Final steps to confirm resolution and ensure customer satisfaction.

Resolution Date

Resolution Time

Resolution Status

Summary of Resolution

Time Spent (in minutes)

Customer Satisfaction Level

Customer Feedback (if any)

Agent Signature

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