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WhatsApp Sales & Lead Handling SOP

Exact first reply, qualification flow, label system, quick replies, visit booking, reservation logic, and follow-up rules. If WhatsApp handling is weak, ad spend will be wasted even if the ads are good.

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Core Rule

Barkat is not using WhatsApp as a random inbox. Barkat is using WhatsApp as a sales system. Every lead must move through one exact path: qualify → send relevant options → push one next step → close or drop.

2. Core Lead Flow

1Lead opens WhatsApp and sends the first message
2Barkat sends the first reply
3Barkat qualifies the lead (city, type, budget)
4Barkat sends only relevant options
5Barkat pushes one next step: visit, call, or reservation
6Follow up if needed → close or drop the lead

4. Exact WhatsApp Business Setup

Business nameBarkat Cattle Farm
DescriptionDirect farm cattle sale from Multan. Transparent weighted pricing. Free delivery across Pakistan. Hosting till Eid available.
CityMultan
HoursEnter real hours the owner can actually handle. Do not promise 24/7 unless truly available.
Profile imageSame brand image as Facebook and Instagram.

6–7. Greeting & Away Messages

Greeting Message

"Assalamualaikum. Thank you for contacting Barkat Cattle Farm. Please share your city, required animal type, and budget range. We will guide you with the best available options."

Away Message

"Assalamualaikum. Thank you for contacting Barkat Cattle Farm. We are currently away. Please send your city, required animal type, and budget range. We will reply as soon as possible."

8. Exact Label System — 7 Labels Only

New Lead

Serious

Visit Planned

Reserved

Sold

Weak Lead

No Reply

Do not create extra labels. Do not create separate city labels, budget labels, or duplicate meanings.

9. Exact Quick Replies to Create

/startFirst reply

"Assalamualaikum. Thank you for contacting Barkat Cattle Farm. Please share your city, required animal type, and budget range."

/detailsNeed details

"Please share these 3 things first: Your city · Required animal type · Budget range"

/visitVisit info

"Our farm is in Multan. If you are a serious buyer and want to visit, please share your preferred day and time. We will guide you further."

/deliveryDelivery

"We offer free delivery across Pakistan. Delivery timing is discussed after the animal is selected and confirmed."

/hostingHosting

"You can buy early and keep the animal hosted with us till Eid. Hosting is available, and the exact feed-related detail is explained at the time of confirmation."

/weightWeighted pricing

"Our pricing is based on transparent weighted pricing. Exact rate and final details are shared after we understand your requirement and match the right animal."

/reserveReservation

"To reserve an animal, we first confirm the exact animal and final details. After that, the reservation confirmation and token step will be shared."

/followupFollow-up

"Assalamualaikum. Just following up from Barkat Cattle Farm. Please let us know if you still want available options and details."

/waitNo suitable option

"At the moment, the exact option you want is not being recommended from our available stock. If needed, we can update you if something suitable is available."

Part A — Exact Lead Handling Flow

10. When a New Message Comes In

1

Read the first message fully.

2

Apply one label immediately: New Lead — or Weak Lead if the message is clearly unserious or irrelevant.

3

Send the correct first reply immediately. Do not let serious leads sit without a reply.

11. Exact First Reply

CASE 1 — Lead sends only "price?" or similar

"Assalamualaikum. Please share your city, required animal type, and budget range first. Then we will guide you with the best available option."

CASE 2 — Lead sends the pre-filled ad message or basic inquiry

"Assalamualaikum. Thank you for contacting Barkat Cattle Farm. Please share your city, required animal type, and budget range."

CASE 3 — Lead already shared city, type, and budget

Do not repeat the same question. Move directly to: confirm fit → send relevant options.

12. Exact Qualification Order

Q1

Which city are you from?

Q2

Which animal type do you want?

Q3

What is your budget range?

Q4

Do you want to visit the farm, or do you want details first?

Do not ask too many questions at once. Do not ask everything in one long paragraph.

13–14. Weak vs Serious Lead

Weak Lead — if they:

  • Refuse to answer basic qualification questions
  • Only want endless price argument
  • Have clearly no matching budget
  • Behave like a trader or broker
  • Waste time without progressing

Action: label Weak Lead, reduce effort, do not spend too much time.

Serious Lead — if they:

  • Share city, animal type, budget
  • Ask for suitable options
  • Ask about visit, delivery, or reservation
  • Reply consistently

Action: change label to Serious, move to next stage.

Part B — Response Flow for Serious Leads

15. What to Send After Qualification

1

Send only the most relevant options (2–4 suitable visuals only)

2

Add one short explanation

3

Push one next step only

"Based on your requirement, these are the most suitable available options. Please review them. If you are serious, the next step is either a farm visit or moving toward final confirmation."

Do not send the full animal library to every lead. Do not send long paragraphs. Keep the conversation step-by-step.

18. When to Explain Hosting & CCTV

Hosting detail — use when:

  • Buyer is serious
  • Buyer is from another city
  • Buyer wants to buy early
  • Buyer is worried about keeping the animal

CCTV/monitoring detail — use when:

  • Buyer asks for trust proof
  • Buyer is remote
  • Buyer is serious enough to need reassurance

Parts C, D, E — Calls, Visits & Reservations

19–20. Move to Call

Use calls only when: lead is clearly serious and wants quicker closure, lead wants to visit, lead is close to reservation, a short call can close faster, or buyer clearly prefers direct talk.

"If you want, we can also speak briefly on call and guide you properly. Please confirm if this number is fine for a quick call."

Do not call without context unless the lead clearly invited it.

21–22. Visit Booking

Push a visit only when the lead is qualified, budget fit exists, and they are in or near Multan or willing to travel.

"If you want to inspect the animals personally, please share your preferred visit day and time. We will confirm and guide you accordingly."

After they share timing, reply: "Noted. We will confirm the visit timing and guide you further." Then label the chat: Visit Planned

23–25. Reservation Flow

Reservation Rule

A lead is NOT reserved just because they say "I like this", "hold it", or "I may take it". An animal becomes reserved only after the exact animal is confirmed, Barkat agrees to hold it, and the token/confirmation step is completed.

"To reserve an animal, we first confirm the exact animal and final details. After that, the reservation confirmation and token step will be shared. Once completed, the animal will be marked reserved for you."

After reservation is confirmed: change label to Reserved, explain hosting and delivery timing clearly. Message: "Your selected animal has now been marked reserved. We will stay in touch with you regarding hosting and delivery timing."

Part F — Follow-Up Rules

26. Follow-Up for Serious but Silent Leads

FIRST FOLLOW-UP

"Assalamualaikum. Just following up from Barkat Cattle Farm. Please let us know if you still want available options and details."

SECOND FOLLOW-UP (if needed)

"Assalamualaikum. Please let us know if you still want to proceed, visit, or check current available options."

Follow up once, then once more if needed — do not chase endlessly. If no reply after reasonable follow-up: label No Reply and stop spending time on it.

Part J — Daily Operating Routine

Start of Day

  • Open WhatsApp Business
  • Check all new chats
  • Label them all
  • Reply to serious ones first

Reply Priority Order

  1. Reserved
  2. Visit Planned
  3. Serious
  4. New Lead
  5. No Reply/Weak (if needed)

End of Day

  • No serious lead left ignored
  • Labels updated properly
  • Know who needs follow-up next

Things Barkat Must NOT Do in WhatsApp

Completion Checklist — Before Moving to Document 6

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Exact profile setup, business type, address, service areas, verification method, and first photo upload rules to build trust for local and out-of-city buyers.

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