Overview
Customer Groups are used to create a default layout for any new customers and leads,
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Customer Groups have parameters that apply only to that group such as:
Default Deposit account (if connected to an accounting package)
Sequence number, this can be useful when creating a lead, you may want popular groups to be higher in the list.
Commission proportion applicable based on normal/ standard percentage. For example a rep may only get half commission when dealing commercial account customers while ad-hoc retail customer attract full commission.
Deposit percentage required to process order.
Customer Price Group - This allows you to have separate Price grids for different customers
Customer Discount Group - a Percentage markup or markdown of a Price Grid or Pricing Co-efficient
Inventory Groups - A full list of Invenotry Groups that the customers can access
The different Between a Customer Price Group and a Customer Discount Group
Customer Price Group will create another table for Price grids, the values do not need to follow any particular order and can set to any figure required
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Customer Discount Group will apply a percentage markup on the price already listed, if you enter 5% off Rollers they will get 5% no matter what size or dimensions of the product.let you organize customers with shared characteristics and apply specific parameters to each group. These parameters control elements such as pricing, discounts, commissions, and access to inventory, enabling tailored interactions and streamlined processes for different customer types.
Key Parameters in Customer Groups
Default Deposit Account
If connected to an accounting package, this sets a default deposit account for each group. It ensures that deposits are consistently tracked within your accounting system.
Sequence Number
Assigning a sequence number can help prioritize groups in lists, making popular groups easier to find when creating leads.
Commission Proportion
This parameter allows you to set the commission rate for sales representatives based on the group type. For example, a rep may receive full commission for ad-hoc retail customers but only half for commercial accounts.
Deposit Percentage
Specify a required deposit percentage for each group. This amount is required to process orders within the group, helping to standardize deposit practices.
Customer Price Group
Customer Price Groups enable the use of unique price grids for different customers, offering flexibility in pricing structures based on customer categories.
Customer Discount Group
This allows you to apply a percentage markup or markdown to a selected price grid or pricing coefficient, providing group-based price adjustments.
Inventory Groups
Define which inventory groups are accessible to specific customer groups, allowing control over product visibility and availability.
Customer Groups allow you to categorise your customers for better management and tailored services. This feature helps you apply specific pricing, discounts, and access controls based on the group a customer belongs to.
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The customer group can set the following for the Customer Cards
select which account deposits from this customer go to,
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Set the Commission rate that a salesperson would receive
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Set the Deposit Percentage required for a product.
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Select the Price Group
Select a Discount Group
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Select Products available to the Group.
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