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CRM Data & Productivity
CRM Data & Productivity
CRM Data & Productivity
Sep 2, 2025
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7
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Giuseppe Manzone
CEO and Co-founder

The Ultimate Guide to CRM Workflows (with real-world examples)

The Ultimate Guide to CRM Workflows (with real-world examples)

The Ultimate Guide to CRM Workflows (with real-world examples)

This guide explains what CRM workflows are, why they matter, and how to use them.

What is a CRM Workflow?

A CRM workflow is like your backstage assistant: it automates repetitive tasks so your team can focus on deals instead of clicks.

Workflows trigger when specific events happen:

  • a form submission

  • a pipeline stage change

  • a support ticket created

No more sticky notes or mental reminders. The CRM acts for you logic with precision.


Benefits of CRM Workflows

  • Save time by removing repetitive tasks like follow-ups and data entry

  • Respond faster with instant automation

  • Keep messaging consistent across sales, marketing, and support

  • Boost productivity by keeping reps focused on selling


Manual vs. Automated Workflows

  • Manual = post-its, reminders, missed follow-ups

  • Automated = the CRM takes over

Example: a lead clicks your pricing page → Dalil instantly assigns a task and updates the lead score.


Where Workflows Fit in a CRM

Workflows are the glue connecting leads, emails, pipeline stages, and tickets into one system.

The result: the CRM works for you, not against you.


Common Types of Workflows:


Sales

  • Lead qualification → Dalil enriches data from WhatsApp + LinkedIn, routing ICP matches.

  • Deal stage advancement → pipeline updates triggered after discovery calls.

  • Automated follow-ups → WhatsApp, email, or LinkedIn outreach after X days.


Marketing

  • Lead scoring → downloads, webinars, pricing visits trigger alerts.

  • Email nurture → welcome sequences for new subscribers.

  • Reactivation → “Still interested?” messages sent automatically.


Support

  • Ticket routing → billing issues routed to finance + Slack notifications.

  • Escalations → unresolved tickets auto-escalated.

  • Feedback → surveys auto-sent, alerts triggered on low scores.


Real Dalil Workflows


Turning interest into deals

Form submitted → data enrichment → WhatsApp/LinkedIn engagement → call booking → deal won → Slack celebration → upsell reminder.

Custom prospect nurture

Flag lead → assign to list → LinkedIn connect → VA monitors activity → daily engagement → nurture → call/close/remove.

Sales campaign flow

Import CSV → Dalil enriches + pulls posts → reps engage → warm leads → outbound campaign → webhooks track progress → auto pipeline updates.


Tools for Workflow Automation

  • Dalil: WhatsApp-first, AI-powered workflows, enrichment, unified inbox, pipeline automation.

  • Close: integrated calls, email, SMS.

  • Pipedrive: pipeline-focused with AI assistant.

  • Hubspot: enterprise-level all-in-one CRM.

CRM workflows are not just automation; they are smarter ways of working. They cut admin, align teams, and accelerate growth. If you’re starting out, don’t overcomplicate: automate small but high-value tasks first, then scale. The goal isn’t to automate everything, but the right things.

If you’re ready to simplify your sales process, Dalil is built for you. A WhatsApp-first, AI-driven CRM that automates workflows, enriches data, and keeps your pipeline moving without the manual grind. Start small, grow fast, and let Dalil handle the busywork while you focus on closing deals.

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