Quick Answer
Routing automation listens to every WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, SMS, and web chat lead, scores them, and assigns them to the right pod instantly. OnSync handles skills-based routing, territories, ownership, and SLA tracking so managers never wonder where a message went.
Key Points
- Consolidate all channels into one queue before routing to avoid duplicate replies.
- Use skills, language, deal size, and channel source as routing variables.
- Pair routing with SLA alerts and AI summaries so reps know why a lead reached them.
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Lead Routing Automation for Messaging Teams
Stop juggling spreadsheets to assign leads. Build a unified routing engine across WhatsApp, Instagram, SMS, and email.
OnSync Operations Studio
December 24, 2025
10 min read
Routing Variables to Configure First
Channel + campaign
Route Instagram sales DMs to social commerce pod; WhatsApp support to CX pod.
Language & region
Tag leads via AI detection, then route to regional pods with compliance guardrails.
Deal size / ACV
High-value carts go to senior reps or concierge squads; long-tail leads stay automated.
Customer stage
Existing accounts go to CSM, net-new leads to SDR, renewals to account managers.
Routing Models That Scale
1
Round-robin + skills
Rotate within a language pod while reserving VIP accounts for senior reps.
2
Intent-based routing
AI tags “pricing” or “support” intent, then routes to sales or CX instantly.
3
Account-mapping
Use CRM ownership + territory to send customers to their existing rep.
Dashboards to Keep Everyone Honest
SLA breaches prevented
92% coverage with alerts
Average touchpoints to assignment
1.3 (down from 4 manual handoffs)
Team utilization
Balanced across pods within 5%
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