Most experienced business executives agree that in order to get and retain customers, it is critical to build customer relationships. But whose job is that? In one word: everyone’s. In the 1980s, Singapore Airlines trained their agents in this concept by claiming there are only two departments in the company: inside sales and outside sales. But not every company is set up that way. Traditionally, the individuals who are more involved in building customer relationships are those in marketing, sales and customer service. While there might be some overlap in each of these areas, their responsibilities vary.

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