Sales to Production Handoff for Landscaping
The Sales to Production Handoff workflow supports landscaping contractors by standardizing how jobs are transferred from sales to project managers. It includes contracts, design details, material orders, and schedules. By using this system, landscaping companies reduce delays, prevent miscommunication, and improve efficiency. Clients benefit from confidence in the contractor’s organization and reliability. Sales and production teams gain accountability and alignment. With this workflow in place, landscaping contractors can protect profitability, improve professionalism, and deliver projects more consistently on schedule.
1Confirm signed contract and finalized scope of work——Add yours
Most tasks do not need a long instruction. Add your company’s how-to in Subtrak only when the step needs one.
2Schedule internal handoff meeting between sales and production teams——Add yours
Most tasks do not need a long instruction. Add your company’s how-to in Subtrak only when the step needs one.
3Review project scope, client expectations, and special conditions——Add yours
Most tasks do not need a long instruction. Add your company’s how-to in Subtrak only when the step needs one.
4Go over approved proposal, pricing, and change order terms——Add yours
Most tasks do not need a long instruction. Add your company’s how-to in Subtrak only when the step needs one.
5Share client communication history and preferences——Add yours
Most tasks do not need a long instruction. Add your company’s how-to in Subtrak only when the step needs one.
6Provide site photos, drawings, and any relevant plans——Add yours
Most tasks do not need a long instruction. Add your company’s how-to in Subtrak only when the step needs one.
7Review project timeline and key milestones——Add yours
Most tasks do not need a long instruction. Add your company’s how-to in Subtrak only when the step needs one.
8Discuss material needs, lead times, and delivery status——Add yours
Most tasks do not need a long instruction. Add your company’s how-to in Subtrak only when the step needs one.
9Identify known site conditions or permitting issues——Add yours
Most tasks do not need a long instruction. Add your company’s how-to in Subtrak only when the step needs one.
10Assign project manager or superintendent——Add yours
Most tasks do not need a long instruction. Add your company’s how-to in Subtrak only when the step needs one.
11Transfer all documents to project management system——Add yours
Most tasks do not need a long instruction. Add your company’s how-to in Subtrak only when the step needs one.
12Confirm production team is clear on next steps——Add yours
Most tasks do not need a long instruction. Add your company’s how-to in Subtrak only when the step needs one.
13Notify client of project lead and next communication——Add yours
Most tasks do not need a long instruction. Add your company’s how-to in Subtrak only when the step needs one.
14Log handoff completion and kickoff readiness——Add yours
Most tasks do not need a long instruction. Add your company’s how-to in Subtrak only when the step needs one.
You found the SOP
Now make sure it actually gets done.
14 tasks is the easy part. The hard part is that six months from now the project still has to run this way when you are not the one watching.
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