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Automating the Sales Process: Going Beyond the Spreadsheets for Maximum Productivity

By Lauren Corcoran | September 11, 2024

Tim, an experienced sales representative in the post-acute care industry, thrived on generating referrals but found administrative tasks to be a burdensome part of his routine.

Despite his busy schedule of meetings and client visits, managing his data in a labyrinthine spreadsheet was more of a hindrance than an aid. Manual data entry and the constant risk of errors drained his time and energy.

Despite finding Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms intimidating, Tim quickly faced the consequences of not adopting a more efficient system and automating the sales process.

When he couldn’t locate his meeting notes for a high-value referral source, it left him feeling unprepared and forced him to improvise during the meeting. This personal setback highlighted the urgency for a more streamlined approach.

As he entered the meeting, carrying coffee and swag for the referral source, Tim realized the need for a more efficient and reliable system to manage his administrative tasks.

Automating the Sales Process with a Customer Relationship Management Platform

During his next 1:1 meeting with his sales manager, Tim explained what had happened with the high-value referral source and losing out on a big opportunity due to missing notes. He also mentioned feeling disorganized while using his spreadsheet to keep track of potential referrals.

Understanding Tim’s concerns, his sales manager explained that they are looking into Trella Health’s CRM to help automate their sales process and invited him to listen in on the demo later that day.

During the demo, Tim learned about:

Historical Note Data

Tim has been keeping his meeting notes in a spreadsheet, but what if he leaves the company or takes over someone else’s territory? Those notes could easily get lost, leaving valuable insights behind. However, he learned that with Trella Health’s CRM, all his notes and interactions are tracked in one place. This way, if someone else inherits the territory or a new team member comes on board, they can quickly access the complete history and hit the ground running without losing important information.

Territory Planning

Trella Health’s CRM makes automating the sales process easier for Tim’s sales manager, who oversees his account assignments and territory management. For instance, his manager can easily assign, edit, or remove accounts, ensuring Tim can access the right ones. With customizable territory tiers, Tim’s region is clearly defined and aligned with business needs. Additionally, they can set and track Tim’s goals within the CRM, providing real-time insights into his progress and ensuring he stays on target with the company’s objectives.

Business Card Management

The business card scanner quickly became Tim’s favorite feature. With just one tap from the CRM mobile app, he can effortlessly convert potential referrals’ business cards into digital contacts. This ensures he never loses important contacts and can easily follow up to keep referrals engaged and stay top of mind.

Conquering Calendar Chaos with Ease

Managing his calendar has always been challenging for Tim, but he discovered Trella Health’s enhanced calendar functionality during the demo. With this feature, he and the rest of the sales team can effortlessly plan and prioritize their day with a side-by-side view of their calendar alongside a list of accounts and contacts, streamlining their route planning. Trella Health’s CRM seamlessly syncs with their calendars, giving them a unified view of their entire schedule.

Data-Driven Talk Tracks

Tim was impressed with the CRM’s market data integration, which allows him to access detailed information about physicians and their referral patterns. He can also download the CRM onto his phone and use the heat map function to quickly find and qualify potential referral sources. This gives him a competitive edge and allows him to showcase his organization’s unique advantages in meetings.

Clinical Data Access

Tim quickly recognized the value of integrating Trella Health’s Marketscape CRM with his EHR. This feature consolidates referral data and patient information into a single platform, enabling him to effortlessly track referral stages, measure admissions, and attribute outcomes. This streamlined approach saves him valuable time and offers a comprehensive perspective on his performance and impact, enhancing his strategic decision-making.

Following the demonstration, Tim saw that this wasn’t just another CRM but a transformative tool. He and his sales manager successfully persuaded the sales team and key company decision-makers to adopt Trella Health’s CRM, recognizing its potential for automating the sales process and driving success.

Automating the Sales Process with Spreadsheets vs. CRM: Game Over

Six months after implementing Trella Health’s CRM, Tim and his sales manager had an in-depth one-on-one. During that meeting, Tim couldn’t contain his excitement about the transformation in his sales process.

With the help of the CRM, Tim was able to:

  • Stay organized while on the road
  • Reduce administrative burden 
  • Increase sales productivity and efficiency
  • Enhance his conversations with data
  • And much more

Initially apprehensive and accustomed to using spreadsheets, Tim soon realized the numerous opportunities he was missing and wasting time without the CRM.

Furthermore, Tim’s sales manager successfully implemented  Trella Health’s CRM, significantly increasing conversion rates and providing invaluable real-time data and insights for his entire team.

A New Era of Sales Success: Automating the Sales Process with Trella Health’s CRM

Trella Health’s CRM isn’t just a tool for Tim; it’s the catalyst for a new era of sales success.

He has reclaimed his time by replacing inefficient, time-consuming methods with a streamlined, intuitive platform, sharpened his focus, and elevated his sales performance to new heights.

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Lauren Corcoran

As a marketer and creative writer, Lauren is thrilled to create Trella Health’s marketing content. After graduating from Ohio Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Lauren worked as a content specialist for a cybersecurity firm, video production company, and has experience in sales. With the ongoing pandemic, she decided to take a leap and work in post-acute care at KanTime Healthcare, an EHR. At Trella Health, she’s able to do the two things she loves most: marketing and writing, while making an impact in the post-acute care industry.

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Lauren Corcoran, Marketing Content Writer

As a marketer and creative writer, Lauren is thrilled to create Trella Health’s marketing content. After graduating from Ohio Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Lauren worked as a content specialist for a cybersecurity firm, video production company, and has experience in sales. With the ongoing pandemic, she decided to take a leap and work in post-acute care at KanTime Healthcare, an EHR. At Trella Health, she’s able to do the two things she loves most: marketing and writing, while making an impact in the post-acute care industry.