You might already know what a CRM is, but it would really help you to understand a CRM database. With your CRM database, you will be able to automatically collect, store, and analyze all the information that your company collects about its potential and active customers.
All their online habits from the posts they interact with on social media to the purchases they make online. And depending on how you customize your CRM dashboard, all this information can be accessible with one click.
What can you do with your database?
Organize Contacts
Having all your contacts digitized on your CRM database, makes it, first and foremost, more organized and easy to access. And more importantly, makes it easier for your entire sales team to have access to all your contacts.
Your database should also include all the personal details of your customers whether they are a lead or a prospect. Some of these personal details may include their names, email addresses, ages, and titles or positions etc.
Every Interaction
Another major benefit to your database is that you can keep track of every interaction ever made with your prospect/customer.
This is especially beneficial for a big sales team, to all have access to which stage any deal is at with the customer.
Creating Reports
Creating reports is one reason why having a powerful CRM is important, It can be a strong tool to build reports and keep track of all your deals. In the long-run, this can help you see if you are achieving your goals or not.
Your CRM database is a strong team member in your sales team, so know how it can benefit you and make use of it.
https://www.act.com/en-uk/what-is-a-crm-database
https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/crm-database