Automate Apollo to Zoho CRM Lead Upserts

Automatically create or update Zoho CRM leads from Apollo changes by matching on email to keep records clean and current.

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Created by Anthony Menichini

Installed by 1 users

When
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Apollo
Runs Every 15 Minutes
Do
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Search Lead
IF
    • contact email not equal to search lead email
      Workflow step icon
      Create a lead
      Add Step
    • contact email matches search lead email
      Workflow step icon
      Update a lead 1
      Add Step
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Automate Apollo to Zoho CRM Lead Upserts

Automate Apollo to Zoho CRM Lead Upserts

Introduction

Keep your sales data in sync without manual effort. When Apollo updates a contact, Zoho CRM is updated automatically—no duplicates, no missed changes. 🔁

Trigger Event

An update in Apollo (e.g., a contact’s details change) starts the automation.

Actions

  • The workflow searches Zoho CRM for a matching lead using the contact’s email from Apollo.
  • If no lead is found, it creates a new Zoho CRM lead with key fields like Company, First Name, Last Name, Title, Phone, Email, and LinkedIn.
  • If a lead exists, it updates that Zoho CRM record with the latest details from Apollo and marks Lead Status as “Existing User” to reflect an active record.

Benefits

  • ✔️ Prevents duplicates with reliable email-based matching
  • ✔️ Saves time by auto-creating and updating leads from Apollo to Zoho CRM
  • ✔️ Keeps phone, title, company, and LinkedIn current for better outreach
  • ✔️ Improves sales ops accuracy and reporting with consistent, real-time data

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