SMS Marketing for B2B Sales Follow-Ups

Use two-way SMS to follow up with prospects, nurture leads, and close deals faster with automated sales messaging.

Built for B2B Sales Follow-Ups

  • Send meeting reminders, follow-up notes, and personalized offers directly from your business number

  • Automate outreach sequences after demos, proposals, or events to stay top of mind

  • Segment by industry, deal stage, or account type to deliver relevant and timely follow-ups

  • Connect CRM or sales platforms so opportunities, notes, and communication stay in sync

Launch SMS That Prospects Actually Read

Following up is critical in B2B sales, but emails often go unanswered. SMS ensures your messages are delivered instantly, helping you build stronger relationships and move deals forward.

98%

of texts are read immediately

95%

of texts are read within 3 minutes

SMS boosts response rates compared to traditional email follow-ups

Everything You Need to Scale SMS

Campaigns and Keywords

Collect opt-ins at events, during lead capture, or through demos. Use keywords to track campaign sources, send targeted follow-ups, and measure engagement.

Reminders and After-Hours Auto-Replies

Send reminders for upcoming calls, proposal deadlines, or renewals. After-hours auto-replies confirm receipt of messages, capture lead questions, and set expectations for follow-up.

Mobile App, Reporting, and Integrations

Sales teams never miss a lead reply with the mobile app. Track responses, conversions, and pipeline movement, and sync seamlessly with your CRM.

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Everything You Need to Text at Scale

  • Textellent Messenger

    The Textellent Messenger is a Chrome extension that lets your team text inside the apps you already use—no code, no tab-switching. View full conversation history, reuse approved templates and media, and keep replies organized in a shared inbox.

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  • Integrate SMS

    Textellent integrates with 800+ apps—CRMs, schedulers, forms, and payment platforms—so data flows in and texts go out at the perfect moment. Map fields once, tag contacts consistently, and keep systems in sync.

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  • Automations

    Turn common events into automatic SMS touchpoints: new leads, appointments, payments, status changes, and more. Build simple, rules-based flows that send the right text and follow-ups without manual work.

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  • Franchisor Module

    The Franchisor Module gives franchisors clear visibility across locations while empowering franchisees to execute consistent, on-brand texting that drives growth. Scale what works and spot where support is needed—fast.

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  • AI Rewriter & Translate

    Instantly polish your texts and translate them into different languages, making communication faster and more accessible.

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  • Mobile App

    Keep conversations moving on the go. The Textellent Mobile app brings your shared inbox to iOS & Android with real-time push notifications, quick-reply templates and media, conversation assignment, and full sync to your CRM—so nothing slips through when you’re away from your desk.

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Turn Texts Into Meetings, Proposals, and Closed Deals

FAQs About SMS Marketing for B2B Sales Follow-Ups

How can SMS help with B2B sales follow-ups?
You can send reminders after meetings, follow up on proposals, share resources, and keep deals moving with timely communication
How quickly do prospects respond to SMS follow-ups? +
Most texts are read within minutes, making SMS one of the fastest ways to reach busy decision-makers.
Can we use our existing business number? +
Yes. You can text-enable your business number so prospects receive follow-ups from a trusted line they recognize.
How do after-hours auto-replies work? +
Auto-replies confirm receipt of follow-up inquiries after hours, collect details, and share resources or scheduling links until a rep responds.
Can we segment follow-ups and track results? +
Yes. Segment by deal stage, industry, or account type. Track replies, conversions, and pipeline progress to measure effectiveness.
Does this integrate with CRM or sales platforms? +
Textellent integrates with CRMs and sales platforms to sync opportunities, notes, and communication seamlessly.
What about compliance and opt-in or opt-out? +
Prospects opt in via events, demos, or lead capture forms. Each SMS includes opt-out instructions, and STOP and HELP requests are handled automatically for compliance.
Can we try Textellent for free? +
Yes. Sales teams can start with a 14-day free trial to test follow-up campaigns, reminders, and workflows before upgrading.