Automated Email in Sales Processes

When you create a Sales Process, you can include a step to create and send an email automatically.  Automated email uses email templates and merge codes to create a personalized message.

Important Note:

If you have more than one automated email in a sales process, be sure to have at least 35 minutes elapse between the times they are sent.  For example, if you send an automated email 10 minutes after a prospect is created, then be sure the next message is sent at least 45 minutes after the prospect is created.  

If you do not allow the time to elapse, the second email is not sent.

 

 

To set up an automated email in a Sales Process:

  1. Create a new or select an existing process.  See Create/Edit a Sales Process for more information on how to set up a Sales Process.

  2. To add an automated email to the Sales Process steps, complete the following steps:

    1. Enter the Timing by typing the duration and selecting either minute(s), hour(s), day(s) or month(s) from the list.  The timing defines when the Web Control system schedules the activity.

    2. Select Automated Email for the Action Type.

      Important Note:

      If you are including more than one automated email in a process, be sure that each email has a different subject line and title.

       

    3. Select a Template.  You can select a Global template.

       

      Important Note:

      You cannot use the same template more than one time in a Sales Process.

       

    4. Select the Use Salesperson's Email for From Address if you want the email to be sent from the salesperson to whom process is assigned.  

      Important Note:

      Automated emails are sent from the person assigned the dealership's Sales email address if the salesperson's From address is not selected.

       

    5. Type a descriptive Title for the step.

    6. Type a Description for the step.

    7. Click Submit to add the step.

  3. After all steps are added, click Finish.  When you finish creating a Sales Process, you can assign it.  Refer to the documentation on Assigning Sales Processes for more information

Notes:

  • After an automated email is sent, a record of the email displays in the Automated Email History and is posted to the Notes section of the Prospect's Detail Window.

  • The merge codes are interpreted and the email is generated when the sales process is triggered, even if the email will not actually be sent for days or weeks. Changes to information in the prospect's or sales rep's profile after the email is generated will not be reflected.

 

Revised: March 2010