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THE SOLUTION
Probe CX was engaged to perform workshops with external travel agents to grasp valuable insights into travelers’ preferences and purchasing triggers.
Key takeaways included:
- Travelers prioritize convenience and a hassle-free experience.
- Limited transport options in some destinations make hire cars attractive for flexibility.
- A four-hour flight offers time for relaxation and entertainment.
- Recognizing value, in-flight entertainment often beats movie ticket costs.
These insights led to the launch of a sales optimization program. The aim was to increase sales conversion percentages and revenue through improved sales hiring, training and onboarding, quality management, operational process and opportunity handling.
The program implemented a range of activities:
Coaching triads and quad sessions led by senior managers.
Data-driven sales process enhancements.
Revised agent scorecards and sales KPI targets.
Revised agent scorecards and sales KPI targets.
Ongoing reviews and updates of sales incentives.
Scenario-based sales assessments and targeted hiring.
Daily real-time sales and revenue performance assessments.
Segregated sales and service queues with skill-based routing.
Monthly continuous process improvement sessions for strategic sales management.
Revamped sales process and refined customer profiles.
Calibration sessions for quality focus and evaluations.
THE RESULT
The implementation of the sales optimization program resulted in:
97% increase in ancillary revenue per call
40% improvement in sales team performance with over 70% of sales employees achieving or exceeding targets
$4 million increase in voice channel annual revenue
28% increase in revenue per transaction versus the previous year
$3.4 million increase in ancillary revenue per quarter
17% annual increase in sales conversions.
