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  • Scheduling Appointments is a crucial component to for an agent’s success, especially during the lock-in period.

  • Sometimes a customer cannot enroll today because there is not valid enrollment period or they simply don’t have time.

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  • Some shoppers are worth scheduling and others are not. This depends on their likelihood of enrollingenrollment potential.

  • A customer without Medicare or with no available SEP current/future SEPs should not be scheduled because they cannot enroll.

  • A customer with Medicare and with a valid SEP has potential which indicates it and may be worth scheduling.

  • Customers with whom rapport has been established generally have greater potential and may be worth scheduling.

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  • Click the “Callbacks” button in the Dialer:

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  • Select the callback option that makes the most sense for the situation. When in doubt, default to the first option.

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  • Select the date and time along with a note. Notes should be detailed. Refer to the example below:

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    The above note states the purpose of the callback, the customer’s current plan, and the plan the customer is interested in. This will allow you to pick up right where you left off. It also includes personal details about a surgery and 10 grandchildren which may be referenced during the next discussion to continue building rapport and show your level of care and commitment to the customer.

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  • Go to Outlook

  • Click the calendar icon in the bottom-left corner

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  • Click “New Event” in the upper-left corner

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  1. Label the appointment reminder

  2. Enter the reminder date

  3. Enter the time

  4. Make sure the reminder is set. It usually defaults to '15 min before'

  5. Copy-paste notes left earlier from the Exclusive Callback

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  • If the customer doesn’t answer, leave message with your direct line.

  • If they don’t return your call, try again in 3-5 business days.

  • On the 3rd attempt, leave a message stating this is your last outreach attempt.  This has greater potential is a an effective way to prompt a return call.

  • Don’t forget to account for the customer’s time zone when scheduling and placing calls.

  • Schedule during slower times (mornings/weekends).

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