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MK-T1002

Lead Response and Handoff

A response-time standard, routing rule and status vocabulary that make sure every lead is worked and its outcome flows back into reporting.

ID: MK-T1002
Tactic: Nurture & Close
Sub-techniques: 3
Type: How-to
Level: Beginner
Time: 2–3 hours

Sub-techniques

ID	Name
MK-T1002.001	Response-Time Standard
MK-T1002.002	Lead Status Vocabulary
MK-T1002.003	Closed-Loop Reporting

Procedure

Set a response-time standard for inbound requests.
Automate an instant acknowledgment and an owner notification.
Define lead statuses and lost reasons.
Capture source and UTM fields on the CRM record at form submission.
Review lost reasons and lead quality by source each month.

Common mistakes

Mistake	Mitigation
Source data lost at handoff	Map hidden UTM fields to CRM properties
No closed loop	Report revenue by source back to marketing

Sub-technique details

MK-T1002.001

Response-Time Standard

A target such as reply within the same business hour.

MK-T1002.002

Lead Status Vocabulary

New, contacted, qualified, proposal, won or lost with reason.

MK-T1002.003

Closed-Loop Reporting

Revenue by source reported back to marketing monthly.

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