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Fiona McGuinness04-Jan-2016 17:27:532 min read

4 Key Benefits to fully Integrated CRM systems

Customer Relationship Management is about integrating your marketing efforts with your business processes to help you identify, pursue and manage valuable customer interactions.  To do this efficiently and effectively, you need a integrated CRM software system that will enable you to manage all aspects of your customer interactions.

How well you know and understand your customers’ buying habits and preferences is what empowers you to put yourself in the right place at the right time.  A good after sales service is also crucial.

There are significant business benefits to be gained from an effective and fully integrated Customer Relationship Management system.  These include…

 

Enhanced Customer Experience

Competitive advantages are gained (and often lost) on the quality of the service you provide.  A good CRM system offers you a single database containing the most up-to-date information collected about your customers.

It enables your staff to quickly access a customer’s historical transactions, identify their needs and recommend additional products or services to match their profile.  Staff become more efficient and productive at the point of contact and happy customers can lead to repeat purchases.

Worth a read: Master customer data management

 

Focused Marketing Efforts

By pulling all your data together into one place, your CRM offers a complete picture of all your customer interactions and sales pipeline.  This enables you to aim effective target marketing communications at specific customers and focus your marketing efforts on more profitable markets.

This can offer huge cost savings as resources are not wasted selling to mass markets.

It can also bring about a more personal approach to the development of new or improved products and services in your quest for future sales.

 

Helps You Plan, Manage and Monitor

A CRM’s centralised database offers a powerful analytic and reporting toolthat is hard to replicate in stand-alone systems.  With your customer and sales information housed in one location, you have full access to a range of reports that will enable you to forecast future trends and opportunities, plan campaigns and monitor their effectiveness.

Worth a read: CRM: Different Things to Different People

 

Increased Sales & Customer Retention

The right CRM software will not only give your customers what they expect, but enable you to exceed their expectations so that they become loyal advocates for your brand and in turn generate new business by their recommendations.

Satisfied customers are more likely to become repeat buyers and try out new products or services.  Likewise, a positive public image will generate more sales by attracting new customers.

Customer Relationship Management has become an increasingly important element of every successful business. While there are a number of different CRM software packages on the market, not all offer the same features and integration capabilities so you need to do your research.

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If developing long-lasting, profitable business relationships is essential to your success, then getting the right CRM solution to suit your needs should be high on your priority list.

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Fiona McGuinness

I've been part of the Intact family for 16 rewarding years. After completing my Business Studies degree, I knew Marketing was a field I wanted to pursue. Prior to joining Intact, I primarily worked in the financial sector, focusing on marketing for credit unions. When I started at Intact, I handled all the marketing tasks by myself. Over time, as our team expanded, so did my role. Now, I specialise in crafting compelling content across various platforms, from blogs to video scripts. No two days are the same, and I thrive on the dynamic nature of my role. Whether it's diving into customer case studies or lead campaigns, I'm driven by the positive impact our solutions bring to businesses. In an age where AI plays a significant role, I remain a firm believer in the power of authentic content. When I'm not working, you'll find me enjoying quality time with my family, sewing, or watercolor paintings.