Glossary Term

Lead Routing

The rules and accountability that decide who owns a lead and what happens next.

In Practice

Routing should include source, priority, owner, response expectations, and escalation if the lead is not worked.

Related Terms

  • speed-to-lead
  • next-action

Continue Learning

Start with a free Lead Follow-Up Audit.

See where follow-up is breaking in plain language — before you buy more leads or software.