Optimizing Conversational Product Recommendation via Reinforcement Learning

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2507.01060v1
• Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:59:58 GMT
• Title: Optimizing Conversational Product Recommendation via Reinforcement Learning
• Authors: Kang Liu,
• Abstract summary: We propose a reinforcement learning-based approach to optimize conversational strategies for product recommendation across diverse industries.<n>We outline the conceptual framework, highlight key innovations, and discuss the implications for scalable, personalized recommendation in enterprise environments.
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• License: http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/
• Abstract: We propose a reinforcement learning-based approach to optimize conversational strategies for product recommendation across diverse industries. As organizations increasingly adopt intelligent agents to support sales and service operations, the effectiveness of a conversation hinges not only on what is recommended but how and when recommendations are delivered. We explore a methodology where agentic systems learn optimal dialogue policies through feedback-driven reinforcement learning. By mining aggregate behavioral patterns and conversion outcomes, our approach enables agents to refine talk tracks that drive higher engagement and product uptake, while adhering to contextual and regulatory constraints. We outline the conceptual framework, highlight key innovations, and discuss the implications for scalable, personalized recommendation in enterprise environments.

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