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Onboarding Playbook

Onboarding with GTM Engine

Phase 1: CRM Integration Foundation

  1. Confirm CRM Field Creation
    • Verify all required fields from the integration guide pre-work are properly created
    • Test field accessibility and data types
  2. Establish CRM Connection
    • Connect primary CRM system
    • Verify connection stability and data access
  3. Execute Field Mapping Sequence
    • Step 1: Map Account fields (CRM → GTM Engine)
    • Step 2: Map Opportunity fields
    • Step 3: Map Contact fields
    • Step 4: Wait for sales stages and names synchronization

Phase 2: Core Configuration

Location: Settings > Configurations

Configure the following components in sequence:

  • Sales Stage Configuration: Confirm stages, names, and add entry/exit criteria
  • Health Scoring Guidelines: Confirm or update scoring parameters and thresholds
  • Competitors List: Input competitive landscape data
  • ICP Definition: Define Ideal Customer Profile parameters
  • Company Value Proposition: Document core value propositions
  • Fiscal Year Start: Set fiscal year calendar alignment

Phase 3: Team and Access Management

  1. Team Member Verification
    • Review imported team members list
    • Modify roles and permissions as necessary
    • Assign appropriate quotas
  2. Team Structure Setup
    • Define organizational hierarchy
  3. Fields Configuration
    • Access Control: Define editable vs. read-only field permissions
    • Field Addition: Configure additional fields as needed:
      • Standard manual fields
      • GTM Engine AI fields
      • GTM Engine Analysis fields
    • Scope: Apply configurations to Opportunities, Accounts, and Contacts

Phase 4: Integration Ecosystem

  1. Call Recording Integration
    • Supported Platforms: Fathom, Gong, Sybill, etc.
  2. Communication Integration
    • Supported Platform: Slack integration setup

Phase 5: Personal Profile Setup

Stakeholder Actions:

  • Connect G-suite account integration
  • Sync calendar integration
  • Update personal quota settings (if applicable)

Post-Configuration Processing

Synchronization Phase

  • Initial Sync: Data synchronization begins immediately
  • Processing: Allow 24 hours for complete data processing and analysis
  • Monitoring: Track sync progress and resolve any conflicts

Team Activation

  • Timing: After processing completion
  • Method: Use mail icon in “Settings > Team Members” page
  • Action: Send invitations to all team members
  • Follow-up: Ensure successful account activation for all invitees

Success Criteria

  • [ ] All CRM fields successfully mapped and syncing
  • [ ] Core configurations completed and validated
  • [ ] Team structure established with appropriate permissions
  • [ ] Integrations active and data flowing
  • [ ] All team members successfully onboarded and active
  • [ ] Data processing completed without errors

Common Troubleshooting

  • Permission Issues: Escalate to admin-level contacts immediately
  • Sync Delays: Allow full processing window before escalation
  • Field Mapping Errors: Verify field types and naming conventions
  • Integration Failures: Confirm API credentials and permissions
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GTM Engine is a Pipeline Execution Platform that automatically analyzes unstructured customer interaction data (like calls, emails, CRM entries, chats) and turns it into structured insights and actions for Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Product teams.