Enter a Project Lead
Project Leads capture early-stage sales opportunities in ProjectStream 365, allowing your team to track potential projects from the first point of contact. By entering a lead, you create a centralized record that can be updated with qualification activities and progressed through the sales lifecycle.
β Goal
Capture and track a new sales lead for a potential project opportunity. Project leads provide a centralized location to collect prospect information, track qualification activities, and manage opportunities through the lead management process.
π When to Use This
Enter a project lead when a new prospect, inquiry, referral, or potential project opportunity is identified and requires evaluation before entering the sales pipeline.
πΆββ‘οΈ Step-By-Step Guide
π Procedure
- Navigate to Projects > Leads.
- Select New.
- Complete the Lead section.
- Complete the Project Address section.
- Complete the Company section.
- Complete the Contact section.
- Review the information for accuracy.
- Select Save & Close.
β Result
A new lead record is created and available for assignment, follow-up activities, qualification, disqualification, or nurturing.
π‘ Tips
- Enter leads as soon as they are received to prevent missed opportunities.
- Capture complete contact and company information whenever possible.
- Use consistent naming conventions to improve searching and reporting.
- Verify project location information before saving.
π Related Actions
- β‘ Assign a Lead to a Salesperson
- β‘ Conduct Lead Follow-Up Activities
- β‘ Assign Lead to Nurture Status
π§ What Happens Next?
Assign the lead to a salesperson and begin qualification activities to determine whether the opportunity should advance in the sales process.