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Merged Alex K requested to merge akarsten1-main-patch-3f97 into main
@@ -49,13 +49,15 @@ When the promotion period ends, startups will have the option of becoming regula
Here are some common workflows associated with managing the program, including qualifying a startup:
### Review application within Zendesk "Startups" view
### Review application within
- [Startups Issue Board](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/marketing/developer-relations/startups-program/startups-program-support/-/boards)
Scenario: User did not submit complete application
In **Zendesk**:
In **GitLab Service Desk**:
1. Apply the "Funding Info" macro.
1. Navigate to the [Support-Macros](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/marketing/developer-relations/community-programs/operations/-/tree/main/support-macros?ref_type=heads0) Use the the "Funding Info" macro.
Then, in **Salesforce**:
@@ -70,7 +72,7 @@ Then, in **Salesforce**:
If funding amount is less than $5 million USD, startup is deemed **Seed Stage**.
Follow this flow.
In **Zendesk**:
In **GitLab Service Desk**:
1. Apply the `Seed stage` macro to send welcome email to customer
2. Insert a coupon code from the coupon code sheet within the macro
@@ -78,7 +80,7 @@ In **Zendesk**:
Then, in **Salesforce**:
1. Open lead / contact in the Zendesk ticket
1. Open lead / contact in the Service Desk ticket
2. Ctrl F "Startups Program Status"
3. Change to "Qualified" Seed Y1
@@ -87,20 +89,24 @@ Then, in **Salesforce**:
If funding amount is less than $20 Million USD and greater than $5 million USD, startup is deemed **Early Stage**.
Follow this flow.
In **Zendesk**:
In **GitLab Service Desk**:
1. Apply the `Early Stage` macro
2. Set ticket status to `Open`
**Use the Sales Case Routing Sheet**
This sheet can be found [Here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1etzGAGH4n-pzA52xka_VAymMYSE44UBySblXhAEh6rM/edit?gid=0#gid=0)
Then, in **Salesforce**:
1. Open lead / contact in the Zendesk ticket
1. Open lead / contact in the Service Desk ticket
2. Ctrl+F to find "Startups Program Status"
3. Change to "Qualified" Early Y1
4. Convert the Lead to an Opp
5. Rename the Opportunity as `Customer Name, Seats, License Type, Startups - Early - Y(1)`
6. Chatter Mktgops to assign the correct account executive
7. Once the account executive has been confirmed, handoff the customer via the Zendesk Ticket
7. Once the account executive has been confirmed, handoff the customer via the Service desk Ticket
For more clarification regarding Startups sales process, please refer to this [highspot page](https://gitlab.highspot.com/items/6410e355fb9e0fe9d2823fcc?lfrm=irel.1#3)
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