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CRM & Recruitment Best Practices. Brian Dycus May 1 st , 2013. Customer Relationship Management. Best Practices. Worst Practices. Poor “Filing” Systems Undifferentiated Messaging No Activity Records E-blasts & Call Campaigns Data, Data, Data! . Meaningful Statuses
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CRM & Recruitment Best Practices Brian Dycus May 1st, 2013
Customer Relationship Management Best Practices Worst Practices Poor “Filing” Systems Undifferentiated Messaging No Activity Records E-blasts & Call Campaigns Data, Data, Data! • Meaningful Statuses • Unique & Timely Messaging • Trackable Milestones • Intelligent Touch Points • Simple Reporting
CRM Best Practices: Goals • Track & Build Relationships • Plan Strategic Communications • Record Interactions & Documentation
Prospect Statuses • Status Considerations • Sequential • Triggered by milestones
Communication Plans Nudging Prospects What activities that build relationship and commitment?
Communication Plans Nudging Prospects Personal Introduction School/Program Overview Financial Aid Basics Student Profiles 4Emails 4 Voicemails 6 – 10 Calls Sample: New Inquiry • Anticipate Needed Information • Determine Appropriate Medium • Determine Amount of Communication • Keep it Personal
Purpose: Provides insight into strengths and weaknesses in the admissions process. • Key Sort Variables: • Date Range • Advisor/Agent • Program • Lead Source Purpose: Forecast enrollment numbers for pending starts and focus advisor efforts. • Key Sort Variables • Start Date • Program • Advisor/Agent
Graveyard Statuses Not Qualified Chose Not To Apply Closed Inquiry Rejected No Response Inactive Prospect Cancelled Awareness Campaigns
Insight: Inquiry Generation Purpose: Provide insight into marketing and lead generation effectiveness. • Key Sort Variables: • Lead Source • Date Range • Program
Insight: Enrollment Process Purpose: Provide insight into admissions process effectiveness, agent effectiveness, and program value proposition. • Key Sort Variables: • Advisor/Agent • Program • Lead Source • Date Range
Summary & Tips • Define Statuses • Avoid Grade Levels - Use Start Dates • Simple Communication Plans • Utilize Conversion Reports • Create Responsive Communication Plans • Connect To Other Departments (IW “Modules”) • F.A. Tracking • Document Tracking • Assigning Cases
Purpose: • Track agent activity and productivity. • Manage agents by monitoring “open” activities • Key Sort Variables: • Date Range • Advisor/Agent • Program