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RevOps Communication and Collaboration Simplified with HubSpot and Slack

Written by Miguel Lage | Mar 27, 2023 12:19:35 AM

As a business grows, it becomes increasingly important to streamline communication and collaboration processes between teams. This is why integrating HubSpot with Slack can be especially useful. 

HubSpot is a marketing, sales and customer service software that allows you to manage your RevOps operations. 

Slack, on the other hand, is a messaging and collaboration platform that allows your teams to communicate and share information in real time.

In this blog post, we'll talk about how to integrate HubSpot with Slack and why it's important for RevOps.

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How to integrate Slack with HubSpot

Integrating Slack with HubSpot is a simple process that requires just a few steps. Here's how to do it.

Step 1: Create a HubSpot account and a Slack workspace.

It goes without saying, but it needs to be said. To integrate these two platforms you need to have a HubSpot account and a Slack workspace. If you don't already have them, you can create them by registering on their respective websites.

Step 2: Connect the integration 

To connect your HubSpot account with Slack, follow these steps: 

First, go to your HubSpot account and click the Marketplace icon in the main navigation bar. 

  • Next, select App Marketplace and search for the Slack integration.
  • Once you've found it, select Slack in the results and click Connect App in the top right corner. This will redirect you to Slack in a new browser tab.
  • Review the requested permissions and, if you are happy with them, click Allow to complete the integration.

If you prefer to connect the Slack integration from your conversation settings, follow these simple steps: 

  • First, go to your HubSpot account and click on the settings icon in the main navigation bar.
  • In the left sidebar menu, go to Inbox > Inboxes.
  • Then click the Current View drop-down menu and select the inbox you want to connect the channel to.
  • Below the list of connected channels, you will find the Slack Integration section.
  • Click Connect Slack and, in the dialog box, click Connect to Slack.
  • You will then be redirected to your Slack account, where you will need to click Allow to allow HubSpot to access it.
  • Once you've granted permission, you'll be returned to your inbox settings in HubSpot.
  • To control where you receive Slack notifications sent to this inbox, click the drop-down menu and select a Slack channel.

Why is it important to integrate HubSpot with Slack for RevOps?

Integrating HubSpot with Slack can bring several benefits to RevOps teams.

Improved communication

One of the biggest benefits of integrating HubSpot with Slack is improved communication between teams. With Slack, teams can communicate and share information in real time, which can help streamline processes and reduce delays. For example, a salesperson can notify the marketing team about a lead in HubSpot, and the marketing team can quickly create a targeted campaign to nurture that lead.

Increased visibility

This integration can also increase visibility into revenue-related activities. With Slack notifications, RevOps teams can stay up to date on important events, such as when a deal closes or when a customer leaves a review. This increased visibility can help RevOps teams identify areas that need improvement and make data-driven decisions to optimize revenue growth.

Workflows

RevOps teams can set up workflows in HubSpot that trigger notifications in Slack. By doing so, they automate communication processes and reduce the delays and errors characteristic of manual tasks. For example, a workflow can be set up to notify the customer service team when a customer leaves a negative review, so they can resolve the issue quickly.

Better collaboration

With Slack, teams can easily share files, collaborate on projects and solicit feedback in real time. This can help break down silos between teams and align collaborative procedures.

Faster response times

HubSpot's integration with Slack can also help improve response times to customers. With Slack notifications, RevOps teams can quickly respond to customer inquiries, resolve customer queries and follow up on leads.

Centralized reporting

By integrating HubSpot with Slack, RevOps teams can centralize communication channels, reducing the use of multiple applications. This can help improve efficiency, reduce errors and communication barriers. 

For example, a salesperson can access information from an MQL in HubSpot directly from Slack.

Decision making based on data analytics

Finally, HubSpot's integration with Slack can help RevOps teams make data-driven decisions. With real-time notifications in Slack, teams can quickly identify trends, patterns and areas that need improvement. This can help optimize revenue growth and improve customer satisfaction.

Conclusion

Integrating HubSpot with Slack can provide several benefits for RevOps teams, including better communication, increased visibility, communication automations, improved collaboration, faster response times, centralized reporting, and decision making based on data analytics. 

By integrating these two powerful tools, companies can optimize revenue growth and improve customer satisfaction. 

If you haven't already, consider integrating HubSpot with Slack to take your RevOps efforts to the next level.