Customer Resource Management and Salesperson Behav
Customer Resource Management and Salesperson Behav
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Website: https://ijsrm.net ISSN: 2321-3418
DOI: 10.18535/ijsrm/v12i11.em19
Abstract
This paper explores the importance of Customer Resource Management (CRM) in modern business
environments, analyzes common issues faced by traditional salespeople in CRM, and examines how
dynamic pricing systems can optimize the utilization of customer resources. Through a detailed case study
and comprehensive analysis, the paper demonstrates the effectiveness of dynamic pricing systems in actual
applications, providing new approaches and methods for companies to manage customer resources and
enhance salesperson behavior.
Introduction
Customer Resource Management (CRM) is a critical component of business success, encompassing the
collection, analysis, utilization, and maintenance of customer information. Effective CRM practices not only
improve customer satisfaction and loyalty but also enhance the efficiency of sales teams and overall
company operations. However, traditional salespeople often face significant challenges in managing
customer resources, such as resource wastage and information silos, which can limit their effectiveness and
the company’s market competitiveness. This paper delves into these challenges and proposes the use of
dynamic pricing systems as a solution to optimize customer resource management and improve salesperson
behavior. By examining a case study and providing a comprehensive analysis, we aim to offer practical
insights and strategies for businesses.
5.1 Background
Company Profile: XYZ Corporation is a mid-sized retail company that sells a wide range of products, from
electronics to home goods.
Initial Challenges: Before implementing a dynamic pricing system, XYZ Corporation faced several issues in
customer resource management. Salespeople were under significant performance pressure to meet high sales
targets, leading them to focus heavily on large, high-value customers while neglecting smaller, potential
customers. This resulted in resource wastage and a higher churn rate among smaller customers.
1. Aviation Industry
Real-Time Price Adjustments: Airlines widely use dynamic pricing systems to adjust ticket prices in real
time. The system takes into account factors like remaining seats, season, weather, and holidays to optimize
pricing and maximize revenue.
Loyalty Programs: Dynamic pricing systems work in tandem with customer loyalty programs to offer more
attractive prices and additional services to frequent flyers. For example, higher-tier members can enjoy
better discounts, enhancing customer loyalty.
Demand Forecasting: Using big data and machine learning algorithms, the system predicts future booking
demand, enabling airlines to adjust their pricing strategies in advance to avoid over-supply or under-supply.
2. Hotel Industry
Room Pricing: Hotels use dynamic pricing systems to adjust room rates based on occupancy levels,
weekends, holidays, and special events. For instance, weekend and holiday rates are typically higher, while
lower-demand periods offer more discounts.
Flexible Packages: The system can offer personalized package deals based on customer preferences and past
consumption behavior, such as including breakfast or airport transfers, to increase customer satisfaction and
loyalty.
Competitor Monitoring: Dynamic pricing systems continuously monitor competitor price changes, helping
hotels adjust their own pricing strategies to stay competitive.
3. Retail Industry
Inventory Management: Retailers use dynamic pricing systems to manage inventory by adjusting prices
based on sales performance, seasonal changes, and promotional effectiveness. For example, when a product
has high inventory levels, the system can automatically lower the price to boost sales.
Personalized Promotions: By analyzing a customer’s purchase history and behavior, the system can send
personalized promotional offers, such as discounts on specific items or points redemption, to increase
purchase frequency and amount.
Omnichannel Pricing: Dynamic pricing systems ensure price consistency between online and
brick-and-mortar stores, providing customers with a seamless shopping experience across all channels.
4. Telecommunications Industry
Customized Packages: Telecommunications companies use dynamic pricing systems to offer personalized
package options based on customer usage and needs. For example, customers who frequently use
international roaming can be recommended packages with more international calling and data.
Optimized Auto-Renewal: The system can predict a customer’s likelihood of renewing a plan and offer more
attractive renewal incentives to those at higher risk of churning, thereby reducing customer turnover.
Instant Offers: By analyzing a customer’s usage patterns, the system can push relevant promotional offers in
real time, such as additional data packs or free call minutes, to increase usage and satisfaction.
5. E-commerce
Smart Recommendations: E-commerce platforms use dynamic pricing systems to provide smart
6. Travel Services
Package Product Pricing: Travel service companies use dynamic pricing systems to adjust the prices of
package deals based on the popularity of the destination, travel season, and customer preferences. For
example, prices are higher during peak travel seasons and lower during off-peak periods.
Personalized Services: The system can recommend personalized travel plans and price discounts based on a
customer’s past travel records and feedback, enhancing the travel experience.
Real-Time Quotations: Through dynamic pricing systems, travel service companies can provide customers
with real-time quotations, ensuring that the prices they see during the booking process are the latest and
most reasonable.
Furthermore, dynamic pricing systems have facilitated the transformation of sales personnel roles.
Salespeople no longer need to spend significant time manually adjusting prices but can focus more on
customer relationship management and business strategy development. This allows sales personnel to
provide higher-quality customer service, build closer client relationships, and elevate the overall business
level.
Multichannel Integration:
Unified Multichannel Pricing: Future dynamic pricing systems will better integrate online and offline
channels, ensuring price consistency and a seamless customer experience.
Cross-Platform Coordination: Systems will support cross-platform price coordination management, helping
companies better handle the challenges of multichannel sales.
In conclusion, dynamic pricing systems offer powerful tools to companies, not only optimizing pricing
strategies and enhancing profit levels but also promoting the transformation of sales personnel roles and
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