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FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds

Score2.9 out of 10

3 Reviews and Ratings

What is FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds?

FOCUS is a customer relationship management (CRM) solution offered by Reynolds and Reynolds. According to the vendor, it aims to redefine how businesses manage customer relationships and sales processes. FOCUS is said to be suitable for businesses of all sizes, from small dealerships to large enterprises. It caters to a wide range of professions and industries, including automotive dealerships, sales teams, business development managers, and sales managers.

Key Features

XtreamService: According to the vendor, XtreamService is designed to identify high-quality leads that may be overlooked. By combining transactional, behavioral, and demographic data, it aims to produce targeted sales leads. The vendor claims that XtreamService segments data to improve customer retention, trade-ins, and inventory turnover. Additionally, it provides a dashboard to track leads and their performance.

Reynolds Integrated Telephone System: The vendor states that the Reynolds Integrated Telephone System displays customer information on screen when a call comes in, allowing for authentic engagement and tailored calling experiences. It is said to set reminders and schedule follow-up calls if a call comes in while busy. The system is also claimed to extend access to any mobile device for call tracking and evaluation.

FOCUS: According to the vendor, FOCUS prioritizes customers most likely to buy, aiming to increase sales team efficiency. It offers a seamless desktop-to-mobile workflow for salespeople and provides real-time data and insights to coach sales reps and improve performance. The vendor states that FOCUS automates customer communication with results-based workflows and utilizes a single unique identifier for accurate information at every touchpoint.

eNewsletter: The vendor claims that the eNewsletter feature delivers relevant information on a consistent monthly cadence. It aims to move customers and prospects through the buying process with a branded newsletter. According to the vendor, it tracks newsletter views and clicks to measure engagement and provides relevant, engaging content from automotive industry experts. The eNewsletter is also said to generate service and sales leads based on newsletter engagement.

Top Performing Features

  • Customizable reports

    Users can create reports and dashboards unique to their needs.

    Category average: 7.7

  • Reporting

    Software provides a broad range of standard and the ability to build custom reports.

    Category average: 7.6

  • Task management

    This includes the ability to plan, track, collaborate and report on tasks.

    Category average: 8.3

Areas for Improvement

  • Marketing automation

    The software can integrate with marketing automation software such as Eloqua, Marketo or Pardot.

    Category average: 7.5

  • Compensation management

    The software can integrate with compensation management software or sales commission software such as Xactly Incent or IBM’s Varicent.

    Category average: 8.5

  • Mobile access

    Users can access the CRM system via mobile or tablet device, and potentially leverage the unique capabilities of mobile devices, such as GPS and voice.

    Category average: 7.7

I would not recommend any Reynolds products to anyone

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I train other employees and use Focus myself daily.

Focus is a CRM that retains all customer information.

Pros

  • Daily work plan
  • Detailed reports

Cons

  • Sometimes you cannot see the calls on the customer profile
  • In my opinion, it is not easy to use
  • I think the reporting can be overwhelming for some
  • From experience, the appointments do not show up in the daily work plan

Return on Investment

  • Slows people down trying to learn it
  • Every option in there costs more money so the executives do not want to pay for things such as click to call

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