Avoid the blame game when sales falls behind and says, ‘We’re stuck handling post-sales!’
Sales is chasing new logos, marketing is counting leads, and you’re buried in adoption issues. A new CEO calls for better synergy, but nobody seems to know how. Next thing you know, your sales team insists they can’t close deals because they’re roped into post-sale tasks. CS feels like an afterthought, left to pick up the pieces when customers realize they were oversold on features still in beta.
The Familiar Scenarios
Late Discovery: You find out about complex customer requirements long after the contract’s signed, forcing your team to scramble.
Sales vs. CS Tension: Whenever pipeline targets slip, Sales claims they’re distracted by existing accounts.
Misaligned Marketing: Campaigns promise advanced capabilities that CS can’t fully support yet, creating chaos in onboarding.
The Core Issue: Operating in Silos
Many companies boast a “go-to-market strategy” but treat post-sale processes as an afterthought. Sales, Marketing, and CS rarely share data, goals, or roadmaps. As a result, your team reacts to oversights instead of preventing them.
Why It Matters
Customer loyalty doesn’t just hinge on implementation. If their early experience is messy—thanks to siloed handoffs—your churn risk climbs. Meanwhile, internal blame games kill collaboration, stunting expansions and brand advocacy.
Next Steps
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