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Post-Sale Support and Coordination Flashcards

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  1. A customer is relocating their business and asks if their existing alarm permit can be transferred to the new address. What is the salesperson's role in this process?

    Answer: Coordinate with the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and guide the customer through the permit transfer or new permit application process

    Alarm permits are jurisdiction-specific, and the salesperson must coordinate with the AHJ to determine transferability and guide the customer through compliance.

  2. During a post-sale check-in, a customer mentions they added a new wing to their building but never updated their security system to cover it. How should the salesperson handle this?

    Answer: Schedule a complimentary security assessment of the new wing and present a coverage expansion proposal

    Scheduling a security assessment demonstrates proactive service and creates a natural sales opportunity to expand the existing account.

  3. What does 'service level agreement (SLA)' compliance mean in the context of post-sale security support?

    Answer: Meeting the contractually defined response time and resolution time standards for service requests

    SLA compliance means the company is meeting the specific response and resolution timeframes it committed to in the customer's contract.

  4. A customer's key contact — the person who manages the security system — has left the company. What post-sale coordination step is MOST critical?

    Answer: Update the account with the new contact's information and conduct a system orientation for the replacement staff member

    Proactively updating contact information and orienting the new point of contact ensures continuity of service and reduces the risk of system misuse or cancellation due to unfamiliarity.

  5. A residential customer reports that the central monitoring station did not call them within the agreed time after an alarm event. Under which document would the salesperson find the required response protocol?

    Answer: The monitoring services agreement or central station contract

    The monitoring services agreement defines the central station's required response protocols, including notification timelines and escalation procedures.

  6. What is the PRIMARY benefit of conducting a 90-day post-installation review with a commercial security customer?

    Answer: It identifies any performance gaps, reinforces proper system use, and uncovers additional security needs before the customer looks elsewhere

    The 90-day review is a structured touchpoint that improves satisfaction, demonstrates ongoing value, and surfaces expansion opportunities during a critical retention window.

  7. A fire alarm system at a customer's facility failed a required annual inspection conducted by the local fire marshal. What is the salesperson's post-sale coordination responsibility?

    Answer: Immediately coordinate with the technical team to address the deficiencies and schedule a re-inspection

    A failed fire inspection represents a life-safety and liability risk; the salesperson must mobilize the technical team immediately to correct deficiencies and pass re-inspection.