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N TODAY ’ S COMPETITIVE

I business environment , the integration of multi-channel automation in sales strategies is no longer a luxury but a necessity . This approach is revolutionising how businesses engage with customers , streamline operations and ultimately increase conversions . By leveraging technology to automate communication across various platforms , companies can achieve a more personalised , efficient and effective sales process .

Revolutionising sales strategies
Multi-channel automation is transforming sales strategies by enabling businesses to engage with customers across different platforms seamlessly . Companies with multichannel customer engagement strategies retain on average 89 % of their customers , compared to customer retention rates of 33 % for companies with weak

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In the past , sales teams often relied on a singlechannel approach , such as email or phone calls , to reach potential clients . However , with the increase in automation tools , sales professionals can now integrate multiple channels , including email , social media and direct messaging , into a cohesive outreach strategy .
This approach allows for more consistent and personalised communication , ensuring that customers receive the right message at the right time , through their preferred platform . By automating routine tasks such as follow-ups , reminders and initial outreach , sales teams can focus on more strategic activities , such as building relationships and closing deals . This not only improves efficiency but also enhances the overall customer experience .
Improving customer engagement
Customer engagement is at the heart of any successful sales strategy , and multichannel automation plays a pivotal role in
BY AUTOMATING ROUTINE TASKS SUCH AS FOLLOW- UPS , REMINDERS AND INITIAL OUTREACH , SALES TEAMS CAN FOCUS ON MORE STRATEGIC ACTIVITIES , SUCH AS BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND CLOSING DEALS .
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