I went to the sporting goods section to make a copy of a normal house key. A process that usually takes me 60 seconds or less at other Walmarts that have the new computerised key machines. I have several rental properties and I always come to Wal-Mart for business supplies, repair materials, locks and to make additional keys.
Today June 24, 2017 was no different, I go to the sporting goods section to make a key and noticed that it was staffed by "ASSISTANT MANAGER WILLIAM" - this was around 12 to 1 o Clock, I do not remember the exact time. He appeared as if he was not enjoying his work as he was helping a customer ahead of me with a hunting/fishing/gaming licence. As I approached, he failed to acknowledge me or greet me, at other Wal-Marts there is at least a "hello, I will be with you shortly" or something similar. There was no other staff around so I patiently right in front of him, near the counter wait for him to finish. By default, I should be the next person in line. He finishes 10 minutes later and before I can say anything starts helping a customer who came after me with another fishing or gaming licence.
I do not say anything, but after about 5 minutes of waiting, I say "excuse me sir, isn't there anyone else who can help me make a key".
William replies "no".
The other customer says to me that "sorry I didn't know you just wanted a key".
To which I reply, " yea making a key only takes about a couple seconds once you put It the machine, it takes over".
At this point, William starts yelling, "SO YOU WANT ME TO STOP HELPING THIS GUY AND START HELPING YOU?!"
At this point I realize it's faster and easier for me to drive to Home depot down the street. As I start walking away, Assistant Manager William starts yelling thing behind me in an inciting/instigative manner.
By far this has to be the worst customer service experience I have had in a long time - especially by someone at the managerial level.
Assistant Manager William's customer service is unprofessional and is unbecoming of a manager. I would like to request he receiving additional training and or coaching on customer service, as well as prioritizing. Gaming licences take 15 to 20 minutes to process (at least by assistant manager William), whereas making a key would have taken no more than 1 minute.
At least now I know why this Wal-Mart is always in disarray, as management is really lacking skill.
In addition to this bad managers and leadership trickles down to bad customer service from employees.
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