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customers throughout their journey, focusing on just one of its aspects or prioritizing revenue over client success.  \nHelping your customers get the most out of your product, starting with the handoff and onboarding, lays a solid foundation for ongoing success. It also helps you make sure a customer renews when it’s time and will gladly refer you to their network, even without you asking.  \nThis playbook incudes industry best practices and our proven templates to help you build an effective customer success process. From handoff to onboarding and beyond, find everything you need to create your own CS playbook.  \nDelia Barbat  \nCustomer Success Manager  \nIndex  \nPart 1 . Sales to Customer Success Handoff >  \nGetting started with the sales to customer success handoff Sales to customer success handoff checklist  \n5 elements of a smooth sales handoff process  \nPart 2 . Customer Onboarding Process >  \nUnderstanding the process of client onboarding Key elements of effective client onboarding ( + workflow) Navigating the common customer onboarding challenges  \nPart 3 . Customer Success Planning >  \nCustomer success plan template  \nHow to create an effective customer success plan? Must-have CS tools, content types & metrics to measure  \n1  \nSales to Customer Success Handoff  \nSales to CS Handoff  \nSales handoff plays a major role in customer success, setting the stage for your ongoing collaboration with the customer and greatly defining its outcomes. That is why it’s so important to ensure a smooth transition from sales to customer success team. In this section of the ebook, we will explore the role of sales handoff, share the templates you can replicate, and offer some pro tips to improve your own process.  \nGetting started with the sales to customer success handoff  \nThe sales to customer success handoff process is a crucial step in the customer journey, where responsibility for managing the customer relationship transitions from the sales team to the customer success team.  \nThis transition ensures a smooth onboarding experience for the customer and sets the stage for long-term satisfaction and retention. At the same time,  21 % of CS teams consider sales to CS handoff — internal alignment on promised value, customer expectations and goals, information sharing, and accountability—their main challenge.  \nWhen should the sales handoff happen?  \nThe sales to customer success handoff should ideally happen once a customer has completed their purchase and is ready to start using the product or service. However, the exact timing can vary depending on the complexity of the product or service, the customer's specific needs, and the sales process of your organization.  \nWhat is the role of sales in handoff?  \nSales team provides a deep understanding of the customer's needs and expectations and builds rapport and trust with the customer. 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