Integrated computerized sales force automation system

Details Integrated computerized sales force automation system Integrated computerized sales force automation system

1995-10-30

2000-05-23

Poinvil, Frantzy

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

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G06F15300

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ABSTRACT:
A salesforce automation system 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 including self management subsystems, sales management subsystems and training subsystems.

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