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Retail call center outsourcing

It is time to reshape the retail experience of your shoppers through innovative tools and the experienced staff of the best retail call center provider. Make customers feel special
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A key solution for retail companies

A retail call center can enhance the CS experience, bringing more loyal customers and repeat business. Poorly executed contact centers can harm profits and damage brand reputation. The retail industry is changing fast due to evolving consumer needs and the expansion of digital channels. Today's consumers expect seamless interactions with brands across multiple touchpoints, whether it's through mobile, in-store, or over the phone.

Customers who use multiple channels tend to be more valuable, making it crucial to provide top interactions at every touchpoint. With dynamic staffing models, modern retail call center services can deliver exceptional sales and service, catering to the needs of both brick-and-mortar and online retail brands. Elevate your shopper experience and avoid losing clients and revenue by partnering with the best BPO company.

Outsourced call center solutions

Explore the diverse range of call center services that address your unique needs and drive business growth.

Inbound call center
Outbound call center
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Help Desk Support

Promptly troubleshooting and resolving issues with clear, step-by-step fixes.
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Technical Support

Providing technological guidance across your products, addressing your customers’ unique inquiries.
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Order Processing

Ensuring timely delivery and a seamless experience for your customers by managing order entries and updates.
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Appointment Scheduling

Coordinating and managing your appointments, helping you stay organized and focused on what matters most.
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Sales Support

Boosting sales by generating leads, nurturing customer relationships, and driving conversions.
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Customer Support

Delivering exceptional service across all platforms, making customers satisfied and loyal to your brand.
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Surveys and Market Research

Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to gain insights into a target audience and consumer behavior.
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Telemarketing

Increasing revenue and enhancing brand awareness by promoting your products or services.
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Cold Calling

Broadening customer base by reaching out to potential clients and showcasing your products effectively.
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Customer Care

Delivering exceptional customer experiences by providing prompt solutions, and maintaining a positive brand image.
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Lead Generation

Applying various strategies and activities to identify, attract, and engage potential customers for a business.
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Customer Retention

Strengthening customer loyalty by engaging with your existing clientele and ensuring their needs are met.

Boost your retail business success with call center specialists

Groundbreaking technology combined with CX best practices enables us to deliver service that connects, resonates, and consistently exceeds customer expectations.

Access to Big Data collection and analysis

In today's hyper-competitive retail market, businesses need to be usually ahead. One way to achieve this is by using technologies offered by retail call centers for big data collection and analysis. Answering services offer real-time metrics and analysis, enabling businesses to gather feedback on vital performance indicators swiftly. At Helpware, we know the role of providing a personalized and unique retail experience for our clients. That's why we've developed the Taskware platform, which combines advanced software and human expertise to offer data annotation and labeling services.
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Reasonable price for perfect CS service and more solutions

Providing in-house services is always costly and challenging for retail companies. Outsourced retail inbound customer service can provide a cost-effective solution. Contact centers offer reasonable rates, tailored tools, and scalable services, making them an attractive option for expanding businesses. We keep costs under control allowing retail businesses to try our complex services. With our 24/7 assistance and multi-channel communication, you can focus on essential functions while we handle customer inquiries and issues with our budget-friendly solutions.
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Effective CS support to connect your shoppers and agents

Delivering a seamless experience for clients is crucial in driving sales and building brand loyalty. However, inconsistencies between the order-taking process and interactions with CS representatives can lead to shopper dissatisfaction. According to a report by Salesforce, 55% of consumers feel that their retail shopping experiences are disconnected. Outsourcing to call center retail services ensures a consistent consumer journey across all channels and drives additional sales through integrated promotional efforts that include social media, e-commerce, and in-store experiences.
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Game-changing data for your call center success

Our commitment to providing exceptional service and nurturing a positive work environment for our employees creates a powerful synergy that drives your business toward success.
2.8%
monthly attrition rate
90%
CSAT
86%
ESAT
4.7
top-rated on Glassdoor

What our clients are saying

Get inspired by feedback from our partners who have reaped the benefits of our top-notch call center services. 

5.0
Clutch

“Helpware's consistent performance has been a significant help to the client, delivering 500 agents offering excellent call center services per day. The team has met the vast requirements despite the project's size and scope. Overall, the partnership has been a fruitful one.“

Chris Newton

Project Manager, NIC Virginia

5.0
Clutch

“Helpware has been a great partner for anyone looking for a small to mid-side BPO with multiple locations around the globe. I have really appreciated their transparency and adaptability in working with us as we scale our operations. They have a strong leadership team that proactively ask for feedback in order to improve week over week.“

Cameron Ryther

Vendor Manager, Samsara

5.0
Clutch

“Helpware continues to be amazing! Our Onboarding agents have proven to be capable of anything and embrace change and new initiatives with a smile. In the last 2 years, I have gotten a chance to get to know each one of them and learn their specialties as they interact with our SquadLocker customers.”

Maria Maidana

Senior Customer Success Representative, SquadLocker, INC

5.0
Clutch

"The Helpware team is enthusiastic, contentious and action-oriented. They are highly motivated to assist us in whatever form necessary, and they always help us on time and with immense enthusiasm. The agents are bright, curious and driven, and it’s been my experience that everyone on the Helpware team cares deeply about the customer’s experience. I am consistently impressed by their resilience, kindness and caring in addition to their bias to action, which is a DoorDash core value as well! I’m thrilled to be partnering with them and I highly recommend Helpware as a customer support solution provider."

Lauren Bundy

Customer Experience Manager, Chowbotics by DoorDash

5.0
Clutch

"Helpware has consistently exceeded expectations, maintaining net retention of about 70%, which is 20% more than originally planned. The team manages the project excellently, clearly outlining their progress regularly. They’re a proactive partner who takes a thorough approach to their work."

Maya Latimore

Former Senior Manager of Partner Success, Headspace Inc.

3 tips to start outsourcing your retail customer care solutions

1. Assure the quality of your future customer service

Partnering with a reliable provider is vital for the success of your retail project. The call center provider should offer exceptional, error-free services to guarantee absolute compliance with your company's service delivery standards. Effective communication and timely delivery of services are critical when selecting a provider. It's also important to consider the use of metrics to monitor and evaluate the quality of the outsourced services regularly. Review the provider's quality control processes to ensure your project's standards are consistently maintained.
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2. Consider their data protection policy and solutions

Usually prioritize data security! Whether you opt for cloud-based or on-premise solutions, it's crucial to investigate the data compliance and security measures of your outsourcing retail call center. Your company's sensitive and critical data will be shared with the agency, and it must be kept confidential. To ensure this, sign a non-disclosure agreement and ask for details about the company's security protocols, which should be outlined in the agreement. It's also essential to review your data protection settings and cloud platforms to ensure that you can recover any lost data whenever necessary.
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3. Exploring the worldwide reach of your potential partner

When considering hiring your web business customer care needs, it is important to choose a provider with experience in dealing with clients from different parts of the world. This ensures that the BPO company has the necessary expertise and resources to handle the challenges that may arise during the delivery of services. Moreover, outsourcing a call center retail team to a leading company that has offices on different continents can enhance communication and provide seamless support across various time zones, leading to superior customer interaction.
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Crunching the numbers

The top call center metrics you need to track!

CSAT

(Customer Satisfaction Score)

ACR

(Abandoned Call Rate)

FCR

(First Call Resolution)

AHT

(Average Handle Time)

ATR

(Agent Turnover Rate)

SRTR

(Service Request Transfer Rate)

TIRR

(Technical Issue Resolution Rate)

SRPC

(Sales Revenue per Call)
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Diverse call center solutions for global needs

Explore our range of call center services tailored to meet your business needs. Whether you require onshore proximity, nearshore flexibility, domestic reliability, or offshore cost-effectiveness, we have the right solution for you.

Global reach,
local expertise

Our call centers are strategically located around the world to provide you with the best of global talent and local market understanding.

Select a location that aligns with your business needs.

Nearshore call centers

Outsource your call center services to a nearby country
and save up to 70% on costs.

Offshore call centers

Access a vast talent pool of workers fluent in over 20
languages.

Industry-specific call center services

Explore our range of call center services tailored to meet your business needs. Whether you require onshore proximity, nearshore flexibility, domestic reliability, or offshore cost-effectiveness, we have the right solution for you.
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Got questions?
We have answers

How does call center outsourcing work?

Outsourcing contact center offerings can provide cost savings and increased profitability while maintaining or even improving customer delight. It's important to assess your business expectations and goals before selecting the provider that can cater to your unique business needs. For example, suppose you're looking to outsource your entire consumer engagement department. In that case, you should choose an outsourcer that can flexibly answer calls to meet your workflow and service level agreement requirements. The outsourcing company will provide the necessary infrastructure, technology, and staff to handle your customer inquiries and needs, while you can focus on your other important business functions.

How can outsourcing to an answering service benefit your retail business?

By partnering with Helpware, you can leverage our expertise in delivering superior consumer experiences 24/7/365. Our multilingual and omnichannel assistance ensures that your users can engage with your brand in their preferred language and on any device. This results in stronger user relationships and gives your retail business a competitive edge. Our team of competent CS reps is dedicated to providing personalized communication that meets the unique needs of your business and customers, leaving you free to focus on core tasks. Trust us to help your retail companies grow and succeed.

What services can be provided by an inbound contact center for retail?

In this case, outsourced inbound CS support typically includes a wide range of services such as answering user inquiries, resolving customer complaints, handling order processing and tracking, providing product information, and managing returns and refunds. Additionally, CS reps may be trained to handle specific tasks such as upselling and cross-selling products or managing loyalty programs. The goal of an inbound contact center is to provide exceptional experiences that strengthen the relationship between the business and its clients. This can result in increased contentment, more loyal shoppers, and ultimately, revenue for the business.

Why is it better to use a retail contact center with cloud-based tools?

Innovative retail call centers with cloud-based integrations can bring your retail platform numerous positive things. First and foremost, it provides unparalleled flexibility in terms of scale and functionality. This means that as your business advances, you can easily scale up or down the number of reps you need, without any additional infrastructure investment. Additionally, cloud call center tools allow for remote working capabilities, enabling your CS representatives to work from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. This not only improves the work-life balance of your employees but also increases your pool of available talent. Furthermore, cloud-based services provide better workforce management, allowing you to more efficiently manage and optimize your agents' schedules, resulting in higher productivity and better customer service. It's also a cost-efficient option as it eliminates the need for on-premises infrastructure, saving you money on hardware and maintenance costs. Finally, cloud solutions offer newer technologies, which can enhance consumer interactions and increase satisfaction.

What are the main challenges of outsourcing retail call center operations?

Hiring retail call centers can come with some challenges, such as maintaining quality standards, ensuring data security, managing remote teams, and meeting customer expectations. However, with the right partner, these issues can be effectively addressed, leading to improved interactions with consumers and business success. Ask Helpware to get more information on our inbound and outbound services for ecommerce companies and the retail industry.