Residential construction and home services · Midwest United States

Household Roof Protection Manager

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01

Emotional Job

What does the customer want to feel?
Emotional job statementModerate

Move from 'something is wrong with my house and I am being sold to' to 'I understand what was wrong, I chose deliberately, and it is handled.'

Inference from the structure of the decision (high cost, low verifiability). Validate with post-purchase interviews.

02

Responsibilities & Outcomes

Responsibilities
  • Remove the fear of an unbounded bill
  • Neutralise the pressure created by door-knockers
  • Restore a feeling of control over an invisible problem
  • Provide reassurance during the days the crew is on site
Desired outcomes
  • Sleep through the next storm without listening for drips
  • Feel competent rather than dependent during the decision
  • No lingering doubt that a cheaper honest option existed
03

Pain Points & Success Criteria

Pain points
  • Shame at not understanding roofing terminology
  • Anxiety that saying no to a hard sell means risking the house
  • Regret spiral after seeing a neighbour's lower price
Success criteria
  • Never felt rushed at any point
  • Every question answered without condescension
  • Confident repeating the reasoning to a spouse
04

How the Customer Grades the Employee

Emotional performance
  • Did I feel informed rather than sold to?
  • Did I feel in control of the scope?
  • Did I stop worrying about the roof?
  • Do I regret the amount I spent?
05

Why Employees Get Promoted

Emotional promotion factors
  • Told the homeowner a repair was sufficient when replacement was sellable
  • Proactive updates with photos each day
  • Answered a worried call after hours without irritation