Order Intake & Adding Custom Products
🏗️ The Core Philosophy: Clean Data In, Clean Data Out
All order data entry happens exclusively in MySalesHub. This bypasses HubSpot's native interface to force structured, error-free entry so the fulfillment team downstream knows exactly what to build and deliver.
Step 1: Create the Profile (Screen 1)
Start by building the foundation of the deal.
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Enter the Customer Name, Phone Number, and Email.
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Select the store location and assign the quoting Sales Rep.
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Job Name: The system will automatically set this using the standard format:
[Customer Last Name], [Customer First Name].
Step 2: Build Your Product List (Screen 2)
Use the native dropdown menus to filter by Vendor and Color. This will filter the line item search bar to show only relevant products.
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Add your items, notes, and modifications.
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Note: Multiple vendors can be added to the order by clicking the "Add New Vendor" button at the bottem; they will appear in their own distinct sections with their own filters.
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Step 3: Adding Custom Products (The Off-Menu Rule)
If a product is not loaded into the standard MySalesHub catalog, you must add it as a Custom Item. Be highly descriptive. The text you type here will print exactly as entered on the final Build and Delivery sheets.
Scenario A: The Vendor is Known (But the product is not in the system)
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Select the correct vendor from the dropdown menu.
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Click the "Add Custom Item" option on the lower right-hand side of the product entry element.
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You MUST enter the following exact specifications: Color Name, Product Name, Price, Product Type, Assembly Fee (Yes/No), and Hinge Specification (Left, Right, or Undefined).
Scenario B: The Vendor is Unknown (Custom Vendor)
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Instead of selecting a known vendor, select "Custom Vendor" from the dropdown menu.
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Type in the Vendor's Name.
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Fill out the exact same required specifications as above (Color Name, Product Name, Price, Type, Assembly, Hinge Specification).
Step 4: Review & Apply Discounts (Screen 3)
The primary purpose of Screen 3 is to review the selected items and apply any necessary discounts to the order. Note: If you are on the Contract Screen and realize you need to change a discount, you can always click the "Back" button to return here.
🛑 Margin Protection Warnings:
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Maximum Discount Exceeded: If you discount a deal too heavily, a red pop-up will appear stating, "Maximum Discount Exceeded, contact your manager for approval." You can either contact your manager for approval, or decrease the discount amount.
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Deal Not Viable: If the deal is priced below our actual cost, a pop-up will appear stating, "Deal Not Viable," explaining that the cost is higher than the subtotal. Non-viable deals cannot proceed without explicit manager approval.