Post-Proposal Follow-Up Strategy That Closes Deals Faster
Systematic approach to following up after sending a proposal, with escalation paths and multi-channel touchpoints.
Create a post-proposal follow-up system that prevents deals from stalling, handles silence professionally, and accelerates decision-making.
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Create a post-proposal follow-up system that prevents deals from stalling, handles silence professionally, and accelerates decision-making.
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WebDev Agency sends 20 proposals per month but only hears back from 40%. The rest go silent for weeks. AEs don't know when to follow up, what to say, or when to escalate to management.
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Create a post-proposal follow-up strategy for [COMPANY NAME], which sends [NUMBER] proposals per month for [PRODUCT/SERVICE] priced at $[AMOUNT]. **1) Proposal Delivery Protocol:** - How to send the proposal (email + call + calendar invite) - What to say when delivering (script) - Confirmation of receipt required - Set expectations for decision timeline **2) Follow-Up Sequence (7 touchpoints over 21 days):** Day 1: Delivery confirmation call Day 3: Email with additional resource (case study) Day 7: LinkedIn message with industry insight Day 10: Phone call to address questions Day 14: Email with limited-time incentive Day 18: Executive outreach (your CEO to their CEO) Day 21: Breakup email with clear next steps For each touchpoint: - Complete message/script - Channel - Objective - Exit conditions **3) Silence Handling Framework:** - When silence means "not now" vs. "not interested" - How to break silence without being annoying - The "9-word email" technique - When to involve a higher-level contact **4) Escalation Path:** - Level 1: AE follow-up (Days 1-14) - Level 2: Sales manager involvement (Day 14-18) - Level 3: Executive outreach (Day 18-21) - Level 4: Breakup and nurture (Day 21+) **5) Proposal Follow-Up Metrics:** - Average time to response after proposal - Follow-up attempts before response - Win rate by follow-up frequency - Lost deals: reason analysis Include a follow-up calendar template and 5 email scripts.
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