ZINFI UPM Guide

Deals Management for Administrators

Add/Edit a Task

Overview

Effective task management is crucial for streamlining operations and ensuring that all necessary steps are taken to advance leads and deals through the sales pipeline. This module provides a structured way for administrators to define, assign, and monitor tasks, ensuring accountability and visibility across the partner ecosystem. By associating tasks directly with records like deals, the platform helps maintain context and keeps all relevant information organized in one place.

Administrators can use this feature to manage various activities, such as follow-ups, document submissions, internal reviews, or partner enablement actions. The ability to track task status and history provides a clear audit trail and helps identify bottlenecks, ultimately contributing to more efficient deal progression and stronger partner relationships.

Adding a New Task

Tasks section with Add button
Tasks section with Add button

Click the Add button.

Add/Edit a Task form
Add/Edit a Task form

The Add/Edit a Task screen allows users to create or modify tasks associated with various records within the platform, such as deals, accounts, or leads. This functionality is crucial for managing workflows, ensuring follow-ups, and tracking progress on sales opportunities or other partner-related activities. Tasks can be assigned to specific users, given due dates, and prioritized to help manage workload and ensure timely completion. The association with a record provides context for the task, linking it directly to the relevant entity in the sales or partner management process. This form supports the detailed input of task-related information, ensuring all necessary details for effective task management are captured.

Click the "Save" button to save the task details.

Buttons

ButtonDescription
SaveSaves the current task details.
CancelDiscards any changes and closes the task editor.
Save and NewSaves the current task and opens a new blank task form.

Fields

FieldDescription
Task NameThe name or title of the task.
StatusThe current status of the task, indicating its progress (e.g., Not Started, In Progress, Completed).
Start DateThe date and time when the task is scheduled to begin.
Due DateThe date and time by which the task is expected to be completed.
Associated RecordThe record (e.g., deal, account, lead) to which this task is linked.
PriorityThe urgency or importance level of the task.
Assigned UserThe user responsible for completing the task.

Additional Information

FieldDescription
DescriptionA detailed explanation or additional notes for the task.

Viewing Task Details

Add/Edit a Task screen with Save button highlighted
Add/Edit a Task screen with Save button highlighted

Click the Save button.

View a Task screen
View a Task screen

This screen provides a detailed view of a specific task within the Deals Management module, allowing users to review all relevant information at a glance. Tasks are critical for tracking activities associated with leads, deals, or other records, ensuring that both partners and vendor-side personnel can effectively manage their sales pipeline. The display includes key details such as the task's status, important dates, the record it's linked to, and the assigned user, which helps in assessing progress and accountability. UPM administrators and program managers utilize this view to monitor task performance, identify potential bottlenecks, and determine if any modifications or follow-up actions are necessary. The collapsible sections for 'Tasks Assignment History' and 'Invitation Sent History' offer an audit trail for changes and communications, supporting transparency and oversight.

Review the details of the 'Partner Referral Task' displayed on this screen.

Buttons

ButtonDescription
EditClick to modify the details of this task.
DeleteClick to remove this task from the system.
Send Invitation EmailClick to send an invitation email related to this task.

Task Information

FieldDescription
Task NameThe name or title of the task.
StatusThe current progress status of the task.
Start DateThe date and time when the task was initiated.
Due DateThe deadline for completing the task.
Associated RecordThe lead, deal, or other record to which this task is linked.
PriorityThe importance level assigned to the task.
Assigned UserThe user responsible for completing the task.

Additional Information

FieldDescription
DescriptionA detailed explanation or context for the task.

Fields

FieldDescription
Tasks Assignment HistoryExpand to view a log of all assignments and reassignments for this task.
Invitation Sent HistoryExpand to view a record of all invitation emails sent in relation to this task.