Different Customer Types

There are several different types of customers you will encounter when working at a hardware store or home centre. Understanding the differences can help you determine what is most important to them.

Needs Are Constantly Changing
However, it is important to remember that customers change depending on the reason they are coming into the store. Sometimes customers may need more help than others. Other times the same customer may know what they need and be in a hurry to get back home and finish their project.

This is what makes working with customers so interesting. Every time the door opens, we need to figure out what types of shoppers are entering the store. Only then we can meet their needs effectively.

to view a series of pop-up windows that will help you understand the different customer types you may encounter and how to service them.