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Identifying Key Customer Engagement Opportunities With rising inventory levels and increasing market competition, identifying and acting on the right opportunities at the right time has never been more critical. Proactive dealers are looking beyond traditional lead sources to unlock additional value from their existing customer base. By ensuring that all customer data across CRM, CDP, DMS and other platforms is current, dealers gain a clear, unified view of each customer across portfolios. When every interaction is rooted in reliable, comprehensive data, dealers can provide timely, relevant offers that build lasting relationships. Integrate and Optimize Customer Data ; Ensure customer data across all platforms is current and accurate ; Integrate service, sales and marketing data for a comprehensive view ; Establish regular data cleanup procedures ; Set up automated alerts for key customer milestones Target High-Value Customer Segments ; Segment customers by: • Service loyalty status • Purchase history • Current vehicle equity position • Payment optimization opportunities • Recall status ; Prioritize outreach based on likelihood to purchase ; Create specific engagement strategies for each segment Converting Opportunities Through Strategic Engagement Boosting profitability means efficiently converting more opportunities into sales through focused, data-driven engagement. By organizing your outreach strategy and crafting personalized offers based on customer intelligence, you can connect with prospects at exactly the right moment across every touchpoint – from your service drive to digital interactions. Audit Your Service Drive ; Review service appointments daily for sales opportunities ; Identify customers with: • Expiring leases (1-3 months remaining) • High positive equity positions • Vehicles nearing warranty expiration • Regular service history but no previous purchase ; Create a process for flagging high-priority appointments Develop Consistent Outreach Tactics ; Create a weekly engagement calendar: • Monday: Focus on aged inventory customers • Tuesday: Target customers who haven't serviced in over a year • Wednesday: Reach out to payment reduction opportunities • Thursday: Contact customers eligible for rate improvements • Friday: Connect with near-term lease expirations Structure the Right Offers ; Analyze key data points: • Current payment status • Available incentives • Service history • Warranty status • Mileage position • Trade equity ; Develop personalized offers based on customer data ; Create standardized offer templates for common scenarios