Quick answer · Lead management
Why are leads not followed up?
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TL;DR
Leads are not followed up because salespeople lack a central place to view open leads, responsibilities are not clearly assigned, and follow-up relies solely on individual memory. The solution is a customer database with assignment rules, automated touchpoints, and a daily task list for salespeople.
Key facts
- Lack of a central database = salespersons forget what is open
- Unclear ownership — 'I thought you were handling that'
- No automatic touchpoints — everything depends on memory
- No overdue dashboard for managers
- Salesperson leaves the company → leads disappear
- Solution: auto-assignment + 30-day flow + daily task list
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