DEPLOYMENT

Sales Engagement Assistant

Client

Internal Product

Product

AI Assistant

Overview

Client

Internal Product built to serve service-based SMBs facing sales bottlenecks. SideKik was developed by Atomic Build as an internal initiative to address a widespread operational pain: businesses losing revenue due to inconsistent, manual sales follow-up. Designed as a universally applicable assistant, SideKik empowers teams to maintain momentum across long, multi-step sales processes without needing more reps, more tools, or more hours.

Project Length

No-code, AI-powered sales assistant that automates follow-ups, adapts to client conversations, and scales effortlessly across channels like SMS, email, and chat.

Expertise

Conversational AI Design
Context-aware, multi-step dialogue flows for sales engagement
Sales Workflow Automation
Mapped custom logic to real-world SMB sales journeys
Cross-Channel Communication
Integrated SMS, email, and chat for seamless handoffs
No-Code Platform Architecture
Fast deployment with form-based setup — no engineering required

Impact

Sales Efficiency

Automated follow-ups reduced time-to-close across service cycles

Higher Conversion Rates

Structured engagement led to fewer drop-offs and more closed deals

Scalable Enablement

Unlimited seats supported entire sales teams with no added cost

Data-Driven Optimization

Tracked engagement metrics to continually improve response rates

Goals & Challenges

Businesses needed a smart assistant that could execute real sales steps—automatically, intuitively, and reliably—without overextending their team or missing time-sensitive opportunities.

Inconsistent Follow-Up

Sales teams frequently missed or delayed follow-ups, leading to ghosted leads.

Manual Workload

Repetitive tasks like spec collection and scheduling absorbed valuable hours.

Unstructured Journeys

Sales processes lacked a clear, guided structure — causing clients to stall or abandon.

CRM Overload

Existing tools were either too complex or underutilized by small teams.

The Solution

SideKik is a plug-and-play conversational assistant designed to reflect real-world SMB sales workflows no coding, no CRM overhaul, and scalable across teams with unlimited users. SideKik does the following:

Automates Sales Steps

Books visits, collects details, nudges next steps — all via chat

Understands Context

Adapts based on past interactions, tailoring prompts intelligently

Pauses for Human Input

Notifies your team at key points that need personal attention

Works Across Channels

Chat system that SMS-first with roadmap support for email, WhatsApp, and chat.

Technical Approach & Challenges

SideKik combines a lightweight backend with powerful, pre-trained conversational flows, ensuring fast setup and scalable personalization.

Conversation Engine

LLM-Powered Dialogues using ChatGPT API

Context Memory across multi-touch interactions

Sentiment-Adaptive tone and phrasing

Sales Logic Engine

Step-Based Sales Mapping tailored per business

Smart Nudges triggered by time gaps or drop-off risks

Human Handoff Detection to avoid poor automation experiences

Communication Stack

Twilio SMS API for core delivery

Extensible roadmap (Email, WhatsApp, WebChat)

CSV/Intake-based onboarding — ready in days, not months

Real-World Use Cases

Custom Cabinetry & Design Studio

Industry

High-Touch Home Design & Build

Challenge

Complex, multi-step onboarding created long sales cycles. Sales and design teams were overloaded with manual scheduling and back-and-forth coordination especially around showroom visits and early design input.

SideKik handled:

Booking measurement and showroom visits
Collecting appliance specifications
Managing design feedback
Clarifying contract terms and answering payment questions
Confirming deposits and preparing for delivery

Seasonal Pool Service & Installation Provider

Industry

Outdoor Services with Time-Sensitive Sales Cycles

Challenge

To maximize conversion during a time-sensitive seasonal window, the business needed a faster, more consistent way to respond to leads, secure early commitments, and streamline service scheduling. Rapid engagement and clear intake processes were essential to capturing demand at its peak.

SideKik handled:

Differentiating new vs. returning clients
Identifying pool cover types and pricing tiers
Promoting seasonal bundles and service upgrades
Coordinating calendar bookings and prep instructions

Impact & Results

Accelerated Sales Cycles

Automated follow-ups and smart scheduling helped teams close deals faster and reduce lead friction early in the funnel.

Reduced Drop-Off & Ghosting

Structured, timely engagement kept prospects moving forward no more lost leads due to missed follow-ups or unclear next steps.

Time Savings Across Teams

SideKik handled repetitive outreach, freeing sales and design staff to focus on qualified leads and creative work, not admin tasks.

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