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<\/p>\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0px|0|0px|0px|false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ column_structure=”2_3,1_3″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”30px|||”]A business that needs to improve its sales needs to strengthen its relationship with its customers. It needs to explore ways in which customers are traced using an effective information and communication system. It needs to develop an effective Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.<\/p>\n
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CRM addresses the need to have a central information systems of all the businesses\u2019\u2019 leads and customers, tracking the customers and assessing the ability of the sales team.<\/p>\n
A business that has a CRM system has a productive relationship with their customers. The customers feel appreciated by the company.<\/p>\n
A business that needs to maintain a good customer relationship needs to engage its sales team in a productive CRM system. The reason being the sales team is the first contact a customer has with the business.<\/p>\n
A sales team needs to track information about the leads and prospective customers to improve their sales. Therefore, it is imperative that they be on board the company\u2019s CRM.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.jimmynewson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/onboard.png” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.23″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”30px|||”]As a manager, you will need to convince your sales team to adopt a CRM system. Sometimes a team is not willing to embrace the system because of various reasons ranging from software knowledge to ignorance of its importance. The following are some of the steps you can engage to persuade your team to adopt the CRM system.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”Montserrat|900||on|||||” text_text_color=”#ff0000″ text_letter_spacing=”2px”]1. Highlight the Importance of CRM
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”-20px|||”]CRM stores the customer information in its system. It is important to highlight the benefits of this data storage to your team. The data will allow the team members to develop sales reports easily, draw charts and make sales forecasts.<\/p>\n
It also saves time for the team in data management and allows them to spend more time marketing and making more sales. Eventually, this improves their portfolio and commissions.<\/p>\n
Further, explain how the company or business will benefit from adopting a CRM system that ensures data automation, data organization, and management.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”Montserrat|900||on|||||” text_text_color=”#ff0000″ text_letter_spacing=”2px”]2. Train the Team
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”-20px|||”]Sometimes a team may object to the adoption of a new system because of limited capacity on how to engage and use the system. The raises the need to train the team.<\/p>\n
The training should involve highlighting the advantages of the new system versus the older system they have been using, its effectiveness and the benefits it has for the company.<\/p>\n
Explore the use of training videos, webinars and online guides. Make sure the tools and guides are easily accessible to the team for future reference.<\/p>\n
The sales team can also work together on a hands-on training mode to learn the software instead of a training meeting. This makes the training more engaging and encouraging.
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3. Get Team\u2019s Input<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”-20px|||”]Engage the team in identifying and adopting the system. The system gives the team an inner motivation to learn and use the system as they can identify with the adoption process.<\/p>\n
Let the team identify the strength of the system, the features and the benefits of using it. They can also highlight what they do not like, or whatever they are not comfortable with the system.<\/p>\n
The team can also compare the weaknesses and strengths of the old and the new CRM system.<\/p>\n
Encourage the team to adopt the new system by rewarding and recognizing team members who effectively use the system, enter more data, and improve their sales using the new system.
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”Montserrat|900||on|||||” text_text_color=”#ff0000″ text_letter_spacing=”2px”]4. Pick the Most Appropriate CRM Software
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”-20px|||”]Choose software that best suits your team\u2019s needs. It should be, and it should be able to solve the team\u2019s customer information needs.<\/p>\n
Many CRM service providers provide different CRM software. Some of the CRM software types are integration-based that allow a smooth transition from an older system, and some are complete on their own.<\/p>\n
A right CRM allows the team to send emails quickly, add contacts, and offer customer support. It will enable your team to make more sales by providing convenient services in one package.
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Once the team has adopted the CRM software and interacted with it, get their feedback on the software. Since the team has the hands-on experience with the software, they are best placed to give the best review on the adopted system.<\/p>\n
Does the CRM system meet the team\u2019 goals? Is it easy to use? Does it have a problem? Do they see potential improvement of sales? These are some of the questions you can ask the team to assess the success of the system.<\/p>\n
Learn from their opinions and improve the system to serve the team better.<\/p>\n
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