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🤝Client Handoff

Structured handoff document for transitioning new clients from sales to customer success or implementation.

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Client Handoff

⚠️

This document is the bridge between sales and customer success. Complete it thoroughly — your CS team and the customer are counting on it.

Account Overview

Field

Details

Account Name

[Company Name]

Contract Value

[$X ARR]

Contract Term

[12 / 24 / 36 months]

Close Date

[Date]

AE (Sales Owner)

[Name]

CSM (New Owner)

[Name]

Kickoff Date

[Scheduled Date]

Industry

[Industry]

Company Size

[X employees]

What Was Sold

Clearly document the scope of what the customer purchased:

  • [Product / Plan tier]

  • [Number of seats / licenses]

  • [Add-ons or modules included]

  • [Contract special terms (if any)]

Promises & Commitments

⚠️

Be explicit about every promise made during the sales process. Unmet expectations are the #1 cause of early churn.

  • [Promise 1: e.g., Custom integration with their CRM by end of Month 1]

  • [Promise 2: e.g., Dedicated onboarding session for their team of 20]

  • [Promise 3: e.g., Monthly check-ins with their VP of Sales for first quarter]

  • [Promise 4: e.g., Priority access to upcoming feature X]

Key Stakeholders

Name

Title

Role

Communication Preference

Notes

[Name]

VP Sales

Executive Sponsor

Email, monthly

Cares about ROI reporting

[Name]

Sales Ops Manager

Day-to-Day Contact

Slack, weekly

Very hands-on, technical

[Name]

IT Admin

Technical Contact

Email

Needed for SSO setup

[Name]

Sales Reps (team)

End Users

In-app

Will need training

Success Criteria

What does the customer consider a successful implementation?

  • [Criteria 1: e.g., 80% team adoption within first 30 days]

  • [Criteria 2: e.g., Pipeline visibility for sales managers within Week 2]

  • [Criteria 3: e.g., Integration with existing CRM live within Month 1]

  • [Criteria 4: e.g., Measurable improvement in deal velocity by Month 3]

Technical & Implementation Details

  • Current tools being replaced: [Tool names]

  • Data migration needed: [Yes/No — details]

  • Integrations required: [List integrations]

  • SSO / Security requirements: [Details]

  • Custom configuration: [Details]

Timeline & Milestones

Milestone

Target Date

Owner

Status

Kickoff call

[Date]

[CSM]

[Scheduled]

Account setup and configuration

[Date]

[CSM + IT]

[Pending]

Data migration (if applicable)

[Date]

[Implementation]

[Pending]

Team training session

[Date]

[CSM]

[Pending]

Integration go-live

[Date]

[Engineering]

[Pending]

30-day check-in

[Date]

[CSM]

[Pending]

First QBR

[Date]

[CSM + AE]

[Pending]

Risks & Watch-Outs

  • [Risk 1: e.g., IT team has limited bandwidth — may delay SSO setup]

  • [Risk 2: e.g., VP sponsor traveling in Month 1 — limited executive access]

  • [Risk 3: e.g., Team resistant to change from previous tool]

Handoff Checklist

AE completed this handoff document

AE and CSM had a live handoff call

CSM reviewed all promises and commitments

Kickoff call scheduled with customer

Customer introduced to CSM via email

CRM updated with CSM as new owner

Implementation timeline shared with customer

About this template

The handoff from sales to customer success is one of the most failure-prone moments in the customer lifecycle. Drop the ball here and you lose the trust your sales team spent months building. This client handoff template ensures nothing gets lost in translation: account context, what was sold and what was promised, key stakeholder details with communication preferences, the customer's definition of success, technical and implementation requirements, timeline milestones, and known risks. Whether your CS team is onboarding a new logo or your implementation team is kicking off a deployment, this template creates a clean, accountable transition.

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Week of: [Date] — [Date]

Monday

Most important task for the day

Second priority task

Third priority task

Tuesday

Most important task for the day

Second priority task

Third priority task

Wednesday

Most important task for the day

Second priority task

Third priority task

Thursday

Most important task for the day

Second priority task

Third priority task

Friday

Most important task for the day

Second priority task

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  • What did I accomplish this week?

  • What didn’t get done and why?

  • What should I carry forward to next week?

  • What’s one thing I could improve next week?

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Change Order Request

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Complete this form for every proposed change to the original contract scope. Attach supporting documents (sketches, specs, photos) before routing for approval.

CO Details

Field

Value

CO Number

[CO-001]

Project Name

[Project Name]

Contract Number

[Contract #]

Date Initiated

[YYYY-MM-DD]

Requested By

[Name / Company]

Priority

[Standard / Urgent / Critical Path]

Parties

Role

Name

Company

Contact

Owner / Client

[Name]

[Company]

[Email / Phone]

General Contractor

[Name]

[Company]

[Email / Phone]

Architect of Record

[Name]

[Company]

[Email / Phone]

Subcontractor (if applicable)

[Name]

[Company]

[Email / Phone]

Description of Change

Reason for Change:

  • [Owner-directed change]

  • [Design error or omission]

  • [Unforeseen site condition]

  • [Code or regulatory requirement]

  • [Value engineering]

  • [Other: describe]

Detailed Description:

[Provide a detailed narrative of what is changing, why, and what areas of work are affected. Reference drawing numbers, spec sections, and RFI numbers as applicable.]

Reference Documents

  • [RFI #___]

  • [Drawing Sheet ___]

  • [Specification Section ___]

  • [Photo / Sketch attached]

Cost Impact

⚠️

All cost estimates must include labor, material, equipment, subcontractor markup, and overhead & profit per contract terms.

Item

Description

Qty

Unit

Unit Cost

Total

1

[Labor — trade description]

[X]

[hrs]

[$XX.XX]

[$X,XXX]

2

[Material — description]

[X]

[ea/lf/sf]

[$XX.XX]

[$X,XXX]

3

[Equipment rental]

[X]

[days]

[$XXX]

[$X,XXX]

4

[Subcontractor — name/trade]

[1]

[LS]

[$X,XXX]

[$X,XXX]

Subtotal

[$X,XXX]

Overhead & Profit (__ %)

[$XXX]

Total CO Value

[$X,XXX]

Net impact to contract value: [+ / - $X,XXX]

Schedule Impact

Field

Value

Days Added / Removed

[+/- X calendar days]

Affected Activities

[List critical path activities impacted]

Revised Substantial Completion

[YYYY-MM-DD]

Concurrent Work Possible?

[Yes / No — explain]

Approval Chain

Step

Role

Name

Date

Status

1

Submitted by (Requestor)

[Name]

[Date]

[Submitted]

2

Reviewed by (PM / Superintendent)

[Name]

[Date]

[Pending]

3

Approved by (GC Principal)

[Name]

[Date]

[Pending]

4

Approved by (Architect)

[Name]

[Date]

[Pending]

5

Approved by (Owner)

[Name]

[Date]

[Pending]

Verification Checklist

Scope clearly defined and not duplicated in other COs

Cost breakdown includes all labor, material, equipment, and markup

Schedule impact reviewed with superintendent

Downstream trade impacts identified (see Cascading Impact page)

Supporting documents attached (drawings, specs, photos)

Insurance and bonding implications reviewed if CO exceeds threshold

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Client Onboarding Hub

💡

Use this hub as your single source of truth for every new client engagement. Complete the overview below, then work through each sub-page to ensure a smooth, professional onboarding experience.

Client Overview

Field

Details

Client Name

[Company Name]

Main Contact

[Name, Title, Email, Phone]

Account Manager

[Your team member]

Start Date

[YYYY-MM-DD]

Retainer Value

[$X,XXX / month]

Services

[SEO, Content, Paid Media, Social, etc.]

Communication Cadence

[Weekly calls, bi-weekly reports, monthly reviews]

Contract Length

[6 months / 12 months / ongoing]

Billing Cycle

[Monthly / Quarterly]

Primary Goal

[e.g., Increase qualified leads by 40% in 6 months]

Master Onboarding Checklist

Work through each item below. Check them off as you go — aim to complete all items within the first two weeks of engagement.

Send welcome email with onboarding packet and team introductions

Schedule kickoff call (all stakeholders from both sides)

Set up shared Slack channel or communication workspace

Collect brand assets (logos, fonts, color codes, style guide)

Configure tools access (analytics, ad platforms, CMS, social accounts)

Create client reporting dashboard with agreed-upon KPIs

Establish content/creative approval workflow and turnaround times

Document escalation paths and emergency contacts

Set up project management board with initial deliverables

Schedule recurring check-in meetings for the first 90 days

Conduct internal team briefing on client goals and sensitivities

Send first check-in summary within 48 hours of kickoff

Key Dates & Milestones

Milestone

Target Date

Owner

Status

Welcome email sent

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

Kickoff call completed

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

All access credentials received

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

Brand guidelines documented

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

Reporting dashboard live

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

First deliverable shipped

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

30-day check-in

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

90-day review

[Date]

[Name]

Pending

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