Why Multiple Contacts Matter
Many customers have multiple people you work with for different purposes. Store contact information for:- Owners and decision makers
- Purchasing managers
- Receiving personnel
- Accounts payable staff
- Operational managers
Viewing Customer Contacts
Accessing the Contact List
- Navigate to the customer detail page
- Click the Contacts tab
- You’ll see a grid listing all contacts for this customer
Contact Information Displayed
Each contact shows:- First Name: Contact’s first name
- Last Name: Contact’s last name
- Title: Job title or role
- Phone Number: Contact phone
- Email Address: Contact email
Adding New Contacts
Step-by-Step Process
- Go to the customer detail page
- Click the Contacts tab
- Click the Add New button (green plus icon)
- Fill in the contact form:
- First Name: Contact’s first name
- Last Name: Contact’s last name
- Phone Number: Contact phone number
- Email Address: Contact email address
- Title: Job title or role (e.g., “Store Manager”, “Purchasing Director”)
- Click Save to add the contact
Contact Information Tips
Use Descriptive Titles- Include the person’s role or responsibility
- Examples: “Owner”, “Purchasing Manager”, “Receiving Coordinator”
- Helps identify who to contact for what purpose
- Double-check phone numbers include area codes
- Verify email addresses are spelled correctly
- Test important email addresses if possible
Editing Contact Information
Making Updates
- In the Contacts tab, click on the contact you want to edit
- Update any fields as needed:
- First name
- Last name
- Title
- Phone number
- Email address
- Click Save
Common Updates
Contact Information Changes- New phone numbers
- Updated email addresses
- Changed job titles or roles
- Update the title field to reflect new responsibilities
- Update contact information if phone or email changed
- Add a new contact if someone else takes over the role
Best Practices
Contact Management Best Practices
- Keep contact information current with regular updates
- Use descriptive titles to identify each person’s role
- Include area codes with all phone numbers
- Verify email addresses to avoid bounced messages
- Add new contacts when people change roles rather than updating existing ones
Regular Maintenance
Keep Information Current- Update contact information when it changes
- Add new contacts for new employees
- Review contacts periodically to ensure accuracy
- Use titles to clearly indicate each person’s role
- Verify phone numbers work
- Test email addresses for important contacts
- Keep titles up to date as roles change
- Remove outdated contacts when appropriate
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Contact Not Found- Search by partial first or last name
- Check spelling variations
- Verify you’re looking at the correct customer
- Verify all required fields are filled (First Name, Last Name, Phone, Email)
- Check email address format is valid
- Ensure phone number is properly formatted
- Try refreshing the page and trying again
What’s Next?
After setting up customer contacts:- Add locations for delivery
- Add billing addresses for invoicing
- Review customer details to ensure everything is complete
- Import multiple customers with contacts via CSV