Business

SIRXSLS005A - Manage Sales and Service Delivery

SIRT006A

Overview

Level of study: What does Vocational Education, Training mean?

Vocational Education, Training

EFTSL: What does EFTSL mean?

0.0625

Delivery Method: What does delivery method mean?

Fully Online

Availability: What is a Study period?

2012:

Duration:

13 weeks

Government loans available:

None

Domestic student fee:

$350.00 (AUD)

International student fee:

$575.00 (AUD)

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to monitor, maintain and improve sales and service delivery. It involves market research, developing new markets and marketing products and services within the culture of the overall store policy.

Prerequisites

Mandatory prerequisites

You must have successfully completed the following unit(s) before starting this unit:

  • SIRT009A — SIRXCOM001A - Communicate in the Workplace
  • SIRT010A — SIRXIND001A - Work Effectively in a Retail Environment
  • SIRT011A — SIRXSLS004A - Build Relationships with Customers

If you have completed equivalent study at another university, please contact a Student Advisor for advice.

Special Requirements

  • Broadband access

Assessment

  • Assignment (40%)
  • Case Study (20%)
  • Project (40%)

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. monitor, maintain and improve sales and service delivery
  2. negotiate supply of goods
  3. establish customer requirements
  4. provide productive work environment.

Topics

This unit addresses the following topics.

NumberTopic
1Implement, communicate and review policies and procedures for sales and service delivery on a regular basis
2Maintain adequate resource allocation for client service provision in line with store policy and procedures
3Resolve customer complaints that have been referred by staff, according to store policy
4Ensure sales and service targets and plans are consistent with quality and functional specifications
5Monitor sales and service targets and plans to ensure that customer requirements are met, and take appropriate remedial action if required
6Communicate sales and service targets and plans to relevant personnel according to implementation schedules
7Provide feedback to staff on operations and outcomes
8Encourage staff to take responsibility for meeting customer requirements
9Seek and use feedback from customers to improve future operations
10Take corrective measures to minimise factors that may cause disruption to operations
11Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions for future operational planning
12Ensure current and accurate records on sales are available to authorised personnel
13Interpret and act on relevant reports as required
14Negotiate and implement arrangements with suppliers according to store policies and procedures and communicate to relevant personnel
15Authorise and communicate special pricing arrangements and customer payment agreements to relevant staff and management personnel
16Monitor records of suppliers and stock for accuracy and legibility and take appropriate action where necessary
17Identify and communicate to relevant personnel market factors affecting supply
18Convey complete and accurate records of negotiations and agreements to appropriate personnel within designated time limits
19Take immediate corrective action where potential or actual problems with supply are indicated
20Identify and develop new suppliers to maintain and improve sales and service delivery
21Plan and develop strategies to enhance provision of customer service according to store policy
22Research and accurately analyse customer needs in regard to local geographic and cultural issues
23Establish and maintain a sufficient supply of resources of the necessary quantity and quality to meet customer requirements
24Regulate and monitor access to and use of resources for maximum efficiency
25Maintain staff working conditions that meet requirements of relevant legislation and store policy
26Ensure that maintenance frequency and use of equipment conform to recommended schedules and procedures
27Replace, repair or adapt resources that do not meet requirements as soon as practicable and with minimum disruption to work activity
28Communicate recommendations for improving conditions to relevant personnel within designated timeframe
29Maintain complete, accurate records and make them available to authorised personnel

Study Resources

This unit is delivered using the following methods and materials:

Instructional Methods

  • Blogs
  • Chat rooms
  • Discussion Forum/Discussion Board
  • Embedded Multimedia
  • Glossary
  • Interactive Games
  • Online Quizzes/Tests
  • Online assignment submission
  • Web links
  • Wikis

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