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CRM Systems & Analytics Flashcards

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  1. What is the role of 'lead scoring' in an export-focused CRM system?

    Answer: Assigning numerical values to prospects based on their likelihood to convert to buyers

    Lead scoring prioritizes outreach by quantifying prospect engagement and fit, helping export teams focus on the most promising international opportunities.

  2. An exporter notices that CRM contact records for a key market lack phone numbers and titles. This data quality issue primarily affects:

    Answer: The accuracy of outreach targeting and personalization

    Incomplete contact data reduces the effectiveness of personalized outreach and makes it harder to reach the right decision-makers.

  3. Which report in an export CRM would best help identify which trade shows generated the most qualified international leads?

    Answer: Lead source attribution report

    A lead source attribution report ties each lead to its originating marketing activity, revealing which events deliver the highest quality prospects.

  4. When a foreign buyer's contact information changes due to company restructuring, the CRM best practice is to:

    Answer: Update the existing record and log the change in the activity history

    Updating the existing record preserves relationship history while ensuring current data accuracy, avoiding duplicates that skew analytics.

  5. A CRM 'funnel conversion rate' for export deals measures:

    Answer: The proportion of leads that advance from one sales stage to the next

    Funnel conversion rates show how effectively the sales team moves prospects through each stage, identifying bottlenecks in the export sales process.

  6. For CES exam purposes, which CRM data element is most important when managing relationships with foreign agents or distributors?

    Answer: Contract terms, commission rates, and performance metrics stored in the CRM

    Storing contract terms and performance metrics in the CRM ensures accountability, supports renewals, and provides an audit trail for distributor relationships.

  7. What does a 'cohort analysis' in export CRM analytics allow a company to do?

    Answer: Compare the behavior and value of customers acquired in different time periods

    Cohort analysis groups customers by acquisition date to compare retention, revenue, and engagement patterns across different customer vintages.