Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a boon for many industries, and the field service industry is no exception. With the use of chatbots, there has been a significant acceleration in the quality of service.
Chatbots are automated customer service agents that use AI to perform tasks like providing first-level support, moderating customer requests, and assisting field technicians. It is estimated that in 2024, 55% of businesses will use chatbots to simplify the sales process. Chatbots take care of essential entry work when customers visit a site, asking them questions and reducing employees' workload so they can focus on more complex tasks. Here are several ways in which chatbots are revolutionizing and significantly changing the field service industry:
Easier scheduling: Chatbots can make scheduling easier by allowing users to book a service after a brief chat rather than spending a lot of time on the phone or navigating through options on a map.
Real-time alerts: To make a successful sale, salespeople need the right data at the right time to craft an intelligent plan and predict their course of action. Chatbots can provide salespeople with real-time alerts, push reminders, notifications about pending high-priority tasks, and timely updates.
Enhanced search functionality: Field service agents can currently search for customer history and important information by navigating through various options on mobile field service software. However, with chatbots, a conversation-based interface allows technicians to retrieve a customer's information instantly.
Integration with CRM: Customer relationship management (CRM) is where the sales team can record all customer interactions. AI can make these interactions smarter and more refined. Chatbots allow any sales team member to ask questions related to KPIs, previous interactions, or access to CRM on the go.
The idea is that chatbots can improve CRM usage and time management for the sales team, allowing them to focus on tasks that require their specialized attention. Field Service Management Software can also increase significantly, leading to increased productivity for employees and an increase in the company's revenue. Chatbots are truly revolutionizing the productivity of employees.