Monday, July 7, 2014

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013 : Lead to Opportunity Process

In Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013, the sales process is one of the main functionnality of the application. It's very important to understand this process.

Definition

A sales lead is the identification of a person or entity that the interest and authority to purchase product or service. The step represents the first stage of a sale process. The identification is referred to as lead generation, a process conducted by either the marketing or sales organization.

An opportunity involves sale or lease of any product, service, equipment, etc. That will enable the purchaser-licensee to begin a business. The licensor or seiler of a business opportunity usually declares that it will secure or assist the buyer in finding a suitable location or provide the product to the purchaser-licensee.

In Dynamics CRM 2013, sales user have to complete a lead record before qualify it in an opportunity.

CRM Process

Create a new lead in the CRM (With the quick create form fo example) :


Complete all the required fields:
Save your new lead.

Users have different options :
  • Qualify : When you click on this button, it will automatically create :
    • New account : With the name of the company you choose


    • New contact: With all the information about the lead


  • Disqualify: Select a competitor who "stole" your lead !
  • Add to marketing list : Add your lead in a new or an existing marketing list. If you have Dynamic marketing list, he is maybe automatically adding to a marketing list.
You can see the new opportunity when you click on the button "Develop" in the workflow business process on the lead :



The lead is now closed and user have to work with the three new records.

We will see in an other post the next step of the sales process !



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