Sales force automation system and method
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1. An integrated sales system comprising:
- a processor and a memory combined with the processor, the combined processor and memory being configured to execute a multistep sales process, the multistep sales process comprising;
converting a name to a potential customer lead,converting a potential customer lead to a buying customer, so as to close a sale,preparing a purchase order such that a product or service included in the purchase order matches a product or service sold and submitting the purchase order to a back office system,converting an existing customer into a lead, so as to generate repeat sales, andautomating execution of the multistep sales process, preparation of the purchase order, and submission of the purchase order to the back office system so as to enable a salesperson to mange tasks related to execution of the multistep sales process, preparation of the purchase order, and submission of the purchase order to the back office system.
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Abstract
A sales force automation system and method of facilitating a sales process which integrates computerized intelligent automated salesperson support for multiple phases of the sales process. Various subsystems may be provided to facilitate the sales process which may include pre-sales lead generation, maximize time spent with the customer, effectively manage an order, ensure customer satisfaction and retain the customer for future sales. Also provided to support the phases of the sales process are additional tools, integrated in the system. The additional tools may include self management subsystems, sales management subsystems and training subsystems.
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1. An integrated sales system comprising:
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a processor and a memory combined with the processor, the combined processor and memory being configured to execute a multistep sales process, the multistep sales process comprising; converting a name to a potential customer lead, converting a potential customer lead to a buying customer, so as to close a sale, preparing a purchase order such that a product or service included in the purchase order matches a product or service sold and submitting the purchase order to a back office system, converting an existing customer into a lead, so as to generate repeat sales, and automating execution of the multistep sales process, preparation of the purchase order, and submission of the purchase order to the back office system so as to enable a salesperson to mange tasks related to execution of the multistep sales process, preparation of the purchase order, and submission of the purchase order to the back office system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method comprising:
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converting a name to a potential customer lead by a computer; converting the potential customer lead to a buying customer by the computer, so as to close a sale; generating a purchase order such that a product or service included in the purchase order matches a product or service sold by the computer; transmitting the generated purchase order to a back office system by the computer; and converting an existing customer into a known customer lead by the computer, so as to generate repeat sales. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7)
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