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Overview
The Opportunity Status Changed trigger is used to initiate a workflow when the status of a sales opportunity changes. This trigger helps in automating follow-up actions and internal notifications based on the change in the opportunity's status.
Trigger Name
Opportunity Status Changed
Trigger Description
The Opportunity Status Changed trigger activates a workflow when there is a change in the status of an opportunity. This could be used to update relevant stakeholders, adjust the opportunity's details in the CRM, or trigger communications with the associated contact.
How to Configure
To configure the Opportunity Status Changed trigger, provide a descriptive workflow trigger name and set up filters to specify the conditions under which this workflow should be activated.
Example
In this example, the workflow is set up to trigger when an opportunity's status changes from "Negotiation" to "Closed Won" and is assigned to a specific sales representative:
- Workflow Trigger Name:
Opportunity Status Changed
- Filters:
- Assigned to:
John Doe
- Moved from status:
Negotiation
- Moved to status:
Closed Won
- Assigned to:
Example Workflow
When the status of an opportunity changes as specified:
- Send Congratulations Email: Automatically send an email to the sales representative congratulating them on closing the deal.
- Update CRM Record: Update the opportunity's status in the CRM to reflect the new status, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
- Notify Finance Team: Send an internal notification to the finance team to begin the invoicing process, ensuring timely billing and payment collection.
- Log Activity: Record the status change in the opportunity's activity log for future reference and performance tracking.
This configuration ensures that whenever there is a status change in an opportunity, the appropriate actions are taken automatically, maintaining efficiency and communication within the sales team and other departments.
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