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The primary step in a business is to gather quality leads from multiple sources, and engage them in different marketing activities. For a good conversion rate, it is important to pay attention to every lead that is gathered.

With large number of leads entering the business through multiple sources such as webforms, trade shows, channel partners, etc., it can be challenging to ensure that each one is contacted, followed, and pursued.

Assignment Rules is a tool that can address this by optimally distributing the leads among the sales reps based on conditions. It can also be used to automatically assign Contacts, Deals, Cases or custom records to the respective CRM users.

In this video, you will learn the process of automatic distribution of records among CRM users based on the specified criteria. Additionally, you will learn to add follow-up tasks that must be carried out by the sales rep when a record is assigned.

Useful link: Creating Assignment Rules

What is the first step to set an assignment rule?

Set a criteria for the rule.

Well done! You have identified the first step in setting up an assignment rule.

Add a follow-up task

Sorry! You need to set a criteria first.

Select an owner for the record

What does an assignment rule help in, change ownership of records.

Sorry! An assignment rule does not help to change ownership of records.

Assignment of records to sales reps

Well done! An assignment rule helps to assign records to sales reps.

Assigning of tasks to reps

Sorry! An assignment rule does not help to assign tasks to reps.

An assignment rule can be applied to:

Only records that match certain conditions.

Sorry! An assignment rule can be applied to all records or records matching certain conditions

All records or records matching certain conditions

Well done! An assignment rule can be applied to all records or records matching certain conditions

Records can be assigned to:

Individual users.

Sorry! Records can be assigned to more than just individual users.

Users in groups

Sorry! Records can be assigned to more than just users in groups.

Users in roles

Sorry! Records can be assigned to more than just users in roles

All of the above

Records can be assigned to individual users, users in groups, and users in roles.

What happens when multiple users are selected in an assignment rule?

The system will throw an alert.

Sorry! Records will be assigned based on round robin pattern

Records will be assigned based on round robin pattern

Well done! Records will be assigned based on round robin pattern

Selected records can also be assigned using the Assignment rules.

Sorry! Records matching specified conditions can also be assigned using the Assignment Rules.

Well done! Records matching specified conditions can also be assigned using the Assignment Rules.

Assignment rule can be set for the following:

Sorry! Assignment rules can be set for leads, contacts, deals, and records from custom modules.

Only Leads entering CRM from other sources

Leads, contacts, deals and records from custom modules.

Well done! Assignment rules can be set for leads, contacts, deals, and records from custom modules.

Records can only be assigned to selected users.

Sorry! Records can be assigned to users matching specified conditions.

Well done! Records can be assigned to users matching specified conditions.

While setting up an assignment rule, you can also:

Add a follow-up task for the record owner.

Well done! You can also add a follow-up task for the record owner.

Choose an alternative user who will be assigned the record if the criteria does not match with any user.

Sorry! You cannot choose an alternative user who will be assigned the record if the criteria does not match with any user.

Update a field in the record

Sorry! You cannot update a field in the record.

You cannot use Assignment Rules if you are creating the records manually.

Well done! You can only use Assignment Rules for records generated through import, Webform, and API.

Sorry! You can only use Assignment Rules for records generated through import, Webform, and API.

On what basis does one check the availability of a user?

Only online status.

Sorry! The availability of a user is checked based on their online status and/or shift timing.

Online status and/or shift timing

Well done! The availability of a user is checked based on their online status and/or shift timing.

Only shift timing

Who is a default user, a user who is assigned by default, such as the record owner.

Sorry! A default user is not one who is assigned by default.

A user who is assigned when the specified criteria is not met

Well done! A default user is one who is assigned when the specified criteria is not met.

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ZOHO CRM – Assignment Rules

Did you know that you can create rules to automatically assign records to your users based on criteria?  A great example of using this feature is setting up Lead Assignment Rules.  There are Three parts to defining an Assignment Rule.

… an example would be when the rating is changed to “Active” the record is assigned to a new owner

PART II: Owner – which user is assigned

… This can be a straight assignment to a selected user, or you can choose a “Round Robin ” assignment to a group of users, by User, Role or Group.

PART III: Follow-up Task – creates a task for the assigned user.

You can also create multiple rules, so you can have a scenario where you assign to users based on geography (state, Zip Codes, etc…)

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Zoho CRM: How to Automatically Assign Leads to Different Users?

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Lead Assignment Rules can help you automate the process of assigning the leads to the CRM users. You need to set up lead assignment rules based on your organization-wide lead distribution process so that leads created by importing or generated through web forms are automatically assigned to the respective sales team members.

To set up lead assignment rules

• Click Setup > Automation > Assignment Rules > Leads/Contacts/Cases .
• In the Lead Assignment Rule page, click Create Rule .
• In the New Rule page, enter the Rule Name .
• Click Save .
• In the Lead Assignment Rule page, click Create Rule Entry .
• Specify Criteria : Select the matching criteria to evaluate the rule.
• Select User : Select the user to whom the lead has to be assigned.
• Add Task : Select the work flow task to be assigned.

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Workflow Rules for Emails, Tasks Assignment, Record Fields in Zoho CRM

Managing a growing business can be challenging. As an SME business owner, you have a lot on your plate – you track marketing campaigns, sales, customer interaction, and more. Great news, though, is that with Zoho CRM , you can create workflows to automate tasks and emails!

If you are asking, how do I create a workflow rule in Zoho? This article is for you. You will also learn how to create Zoho automated emails alongside other task assignments and record field updates.

What are Workflow Rules in Zoho?

Workflow rules are instructions that can help you streamline your workflows and properly assign and automate certain actions based on specific conditions.

For example, you can create a rule that automatically assigns a task to a certain user when a record is created in your Zoho CRM. You can also create rules that send out email notifications or create tasks when certain conditions are met.

For those asking, how do I create an email workflow? The next section will show you how.

How to Create a Zoho CRM Email Workflow Rule

If you’re not already using Zoho CRM’s email workflow automation rules, here’s a quick primer on how they work and how you can use them to automate your routine tasks. The following steps will show you how to automate emails in Zoho.

Step 1: Enter Basic Details

• From your Zoho CRM dashboard, click All Tabs on the menu bar, and select Setup. Next, go to Automation and then Assignment Rules.
• Click Create a New Assignment. A small window will open up, which allows you to choose a module, rule name, and assignment description. For the module column, select Contacts if you’re sending to existing clients and Leads if you’re responding to new inbound traffic. Then, add the name and description for the new rule.
• Select Next. This stage in the workflow allows you to select when to send out the emails.

Step 2: Define Rule Trigger

A rule trigger is an automated action performed when a record meets certain conditions. You can set the rule trigger with these steps:

• Depending on when you want the email to move out, you can select On a record action or On a date/date time. The earlier option sets the trigger to specific events or actions from the customer, while the latter sets off the trigger at a specific date and time.
• For this example, we’ll select On a date/date time.
• On the data/date field, you can select a day of the month to schedule the message. You can also select custom dates, like subscription dates and birthdays.
• Select the execution day. In this example, we have set the execution day two days before the due date since it’s a Subscription reminder email.
• Also, select the exact time and how often you want to send the message.
• Once you’ve set the time, Select Next to go to the next stage of the setup.

Step 3: Setup a Workflow Condition

This stage allows you to select which records you want to execute the trigger rule for. In other words, you can select which contacts the trigger should apply to. You select between all records if it applies to all contacts or records matching the conditions to handpick the recipients.

Step 4: Define Actions

This step allows users to select a due date for the setup to take effect. Such an option makes scheduling feedback emails possible.

• Confirm the details of the email
• On the Email Template field, select an email template or click Create Template to develop a new one.
• Confirm the receipt
• Select Save and Associate to

What is Assignment Rule in Zoho CRM?

In Zoho CRM, an assignment rule is a feature that lets you assign and schedule responses to different things that customers and clients do.

To set up an assignment rule, you first need to define the criteria used to determine which records should be assigned to which users or teams. Once you have done this, you can specify which users or teams should be assigned to which records.

How to a Workflow to Automate Assignments Using Zoho

If you’re asking, can I create tasks using a workflow? The answer is yes. You can use workflow rules to create tasks when certain conditions are met. Here’s a guide on how to go about that.

• From your dashboard, select All Tabs > Setup.
• Click on Automation > Assignment rules.
• On the Create New Rule window, select Potential from the Module field. Also, input a task name and description in appropriate fields. Click Next to proceed.
• On the new window, choose the On a record action option. From the list, select Create or Edit. That way, you can execute the trigger when the potential is Closed Won. Click Next to segue to the following step.
• At this point, choose “Records matching the conditions.” That way, you can set your trigger to respond to specific actions.
• Browse through the options to select a preferred trigger action. In this case, we selected Closed Won. Select Next to move to the following step.
• Confirm the date you wish to execute the task. For instance, you can choose to launch the message three days after the trigger action from the client.

Finally, select Save and Associate.

Start Automating Your Emails and Tasks Assignments with Zoho CRM

Now you know that Zoho CRM is the go-to if you want to manage workflow and customer communication from one place. You do not have to understand technology because the software is easy-to-use with a simple interface for anyone to follow.

And if you’re asking, how many workflow rules can be created in Zoho CRM? There is no limit to the number of workflow rules you can have in Zoho CRM. You can create as many workflow rules as possible to automate your business processes. You’re not sure how many workflows you need to optimize your business operations? Ask a Zoho CRM consultant for help.

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