Instructions
Do the preparation task first. Then listen to the audio and do the exercises.
Transcript
Junko: Hello, Junko Mori speaking. How can I help you?
Andrea: Hi, Junko, it's Andrea here from Red Band. I'm calling about our latest order.
Junko: Everything arrived OK, right? We got the delivery confirmation at our end.
Andrea: Yes, everything's fine with the order. I'm calling about the invoice and the payment terms. I need a favour.
Junko: A favour? What do you need?
Andrea: This is a little, er ... difficult, but I need an extension on the payment terms. I know they're usually 30 days, but we're having some cash flow problems. You'd really be helping us out if you could extend it to 60 days.
Junko: I'm not sure if I can do that, Andrea. We've got regulations at our end, and also have to manage our own cash flow.
Andrea: I promise this won't become the norm, Junko. Actually, I also want to place another new order. The same size order as last time. It's for an important customer and they pay on delivery.
Junko: I see. So your cash flow problem will be solved after this new order is delivered.
Andrea: Exactly.
Junko: That sounds good. Hold on, Andrea. Let me see what I can do. Yes, I think we can make an exception this time.
Andrea: That's great, Junko. I appreciate your help.
Junko: And we appreciate your business, Andrea. It works both ways.
Andrea: Thanks again, Junko. Can you send me a quick email confirmation of the payment terms extension?
Junko: Sure, no problem. We're happy to help you.
Andrea: Great. And I'll email you the new order.
Junko: Thanks. I'll keep an eye out for it. Talk to you soon.
Andrea: You too. Goodbye.
I've never been in a situation like this. if i, I would really help my client. We must also consider the financial situation of the company, however we mustn't forget not losing customer is more important than making money. also, if we help customer this favor can turn to money.
Good
Yes, of course, if it is possible. I think that it is good way to keep them.
Nice class!
I don't play a commercial role with clients, but sometimes I ask our commercial employees to make exceptions in order to find a win-win solution
I've never done any favour to any client in terms of money
Yes, I often make a exception for some of my special clients because they are really prestigious and interesting. When they need a favour from me, I am willing to help them if possible within my ability. I think they hardly lie to me.
Yes, because I have a important customer and she is a amazing person and always help me, so I can do her a favour ever.
Not ever. If you always help her, she will think you are a really easy person to ask.
Yes definitely, with a regular customer can make exceptions.