I placed an order to send as a Thank You to our friends...
When I placed the order, I provided delivery instructions - "Please call the number provided if homeowner is not available."
Scott, the delivery driver, did just that. He understood that I wasn't too comfortable leaving the fresh fruit bouquet outside their home, and patiently suggested some alternative options.
Since I didn't want him to bring back the order to the shop (it was a surprise gift and I didn't want my friends to have to go pick up their own gift), Scott agreed and assured me he would finish his route and circle back to attempt another hand delivery.
As we were about to get off the phone, he noticed a car pulling up to the house and asked if I was familiar with the vehicle approaching. I wasn't too sure, so he said he'd call me right back.
A couple minutes later, Scott calls back and with a very happy tone tells me the homeowner, our friend, had just come home and he was able to successfully hand deliver the arrangement.
I was so very pleased with Scott's professionalism, friendliness and consideration to work out alternative options that I decided to call the store and asked to speak to the Owner.
I expressed my gratitude for Scott's exceptional customer service to Jeanine, the Owner, and she was so appreciative of the acknowledgement for her employee.
She said something along the lines of "Most often, you get a call with a customer complaining or expressing their dissatisfaction, especially to something that is out of our control. It's so nice to receive such a warm and pleasant call."
She had great feedback for Scott as well, and mentioned that she would do something nice for him.
My takeaway?
1. Professional and customer focused staff.
2. An owner that recognizes deserving employees and rewards them for their above and beyond efforts.
3. Fruit bouquet was done beautifully! My friends were so happy!
I look forward to my next experience with this location. Thank you! read more