Intercom
Zendesk Sell
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Intercom + Zendesk Sell

Add notes to Zendesk Sell contacts from new Intercom conversations

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Intercom and Zendesk Sell

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

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Intercom and Zendesk Sell can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

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Add notes to Zendesk Sell contacts from new Intercom conversations
Workflow diagram: Intercom + Zendesk Sell integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Intercom

Intercom

New Conversation (Legacy) in Intercom

Triggers when a new conversation is created by a user in Intercom.

Then these actions happen in Zendesk Sell

Zendesk Sell

Find Contact in Zendesk Sell

Finds a contact by Contact ID, name or email address.

Zendesk Sell

Create Note in Zendesk Sell

Creates a new note for an existing lead, contact or deal.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Add notes to Zendesk Sell contacts from new Intercom conversations.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Intercom and Zendesk Sell to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Intercom to Zapier.

    Connect Intercom to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Intercom account, using Intercom credentials.

  • Connect Zendesk Sell to Zapier.

    Connect Zendesk Sell to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Zendesk Sell account, using Zendesk Sell credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Intercom

    Set up a Trigger action for Intercom

    Choose the following trigger: New Conversation (Legacy) (Triggers when a new conversation is created by a user in Intercom.).

  • Then set up an Action for Zendesk Sell

    Then set up an Action for Zendesk Sell

    Choose this action: Find Contact (Finds a contact by Contact ID, name or email address.).

  • Then set up another Action for Zendesk Sell

    Then set up another Action for Zendesk Sell

    Choose this action: Create Note (Creates a new note for an existing lead, contact or deal.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Intercom and Zendesk Sell.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Add notes to Zendesk Sell contacts from new Intercom conversations!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Intercom

    New user

    Triggers when a new user is created.

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  • Intercom

    Tag added to user

    Triggers when a User is tagged.

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  • Intercom

    Lead added email

    Triggers when a Lead enters an email address.

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  • Intercom

    New conversation (legacy)

    Triggers when a new conversation is created by a user in Intercom.

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  • Intercom

    New lead

    Triggers when a new Lead is created.

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  • Intercom

    New closed conversation

    Triggers when you close a conversation. (Note: The "Reply and close" button won't trigger this. You must reply and then close the conversation separately).

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  • Zendesk Sell

    Create lead

    Creates a new lead.

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  • Zendesk Sell

    Create person

    Creates a new person.

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  • Zendesk Sell

    Create note

    Creates a new note for an existing lead, contact or deal.

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  • Zendesk Sell

    Find contact

    Finds a contact by Contact ID, name or email address.

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  • Zendesk Sell

    Update lead

    Updates an existing lead.

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  • Zendesk Sell

    Create deal

    Creates a new deal.

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