Sales Pipeline Template For Social Selling (with LinkedIn)

This is what you need to do for each step of this sales pipeline template:

1. Sales Pipeline Stage 1 - Not Engaged: Identify and list potential leads on LinkedIn who match your target audience criteria.
   
   

2. Sales Pipeline Stage 2 - 2 LinkedIn comments: Engage with the content posted by potential leads by commenting meaningfully on at least two of their LinkedIn posts.
   
   

3. Sales Pipeline Stage 3 - LinkedIn invite sent: Send a personalized LinkedIn connection request to the leads, mentioning a common interest or a reference to their content.
   
   

4. Sales Pipeline Stage 4 - LinkedIn invite accepted: Once the invite is accepted, acknowledge their acceptance and briefly introduce yourself or your offering.
   
   

5. Sales Pipeline Stage 5 - 1st message sent: Send a tailored first message that adds value, such as sharing a relevant article or insight, without directly selling.
   
   

6. Sales Pipeline Stage 6 - Follow up: Follow up if there's no response to the first message, possibly offering additional resources or asking a question to encourage engagement.
   
   

7. Sales Pipeline Stage 7 - Conversation started: Engage in a dialogue that focuses on understanding their needs, challenges, or interests relevant to your product or service.
   
   

8. Sales Pipeline Stage 8 - Warm: Develop the relationship further by offering tailored solutions, insights, or advice that positions you as a valuable resource.
   
   

9. Sales Pipeline Stage 9 - Closed: Finalize the sale or partnership, or if not applicable, maintain the connection for future opportunities and referrals.