Sales Navigator AI InMail
TexAu's Sales Navigator AI InMail automation leverages AI to craft and send personalized messages to LinkedIn prospects via Sales Navigator. Streamline your outreach, save time, and increase engagement with tailored communication. Ideal for sales teams, marketers, and recruiters aiming to build meaningful connections and close deals efficiently on LinkedIn.
Tutorial
Overview
The Sales Navigator AI InMail automation helps sales professionals, marketers, and growth hackers send personalized messages to LinkedIn leads directly through InMail using TexAu’s AI-powered tools. This is especially useful for founders and companies looking to scale outreach while maintaining personalization. TexAu offers desktop and cloud-based execution, as well as seamless export to Google Sheets or CSV files for managing and tracking your outreach campaigns. Follow this detailed guide to configure and run the automation.
Step 1: Log in to the TexAu App and Locate the Automation
Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. Navigate to the Automation Store and search for Sales Navigator AI InMail. Select the automation to access its configuration page.
Screenshot Suggestion: Display the Automation Store with "Sales Navigator AI InMail" entered in the search bar.
Step 2: Connect to LinkedIn with TexAu
To send InMail messages using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, connect your LinkedIn account. Click Add Account and choose one of the following methods:
- Magic Link: Receive a secure login link in your email for a fast and simple connection without manual cookie entry.
- Add Account via Browser Extension: Use TexAu’s browser extension for easy setup.
Tip: Magic Link ensures secure and quick integration without requiring technical expertise.
Screenshot Suggestion: Show the LinkedIn connection options with Magic Link and Add Account methods highlighted.
Step 3: Select Your Input Source
Define your target audience by specifying the Sales Navigator leads you want to message. TexAu supports the following input sources:
- Manual Input: Enter a specific Sales Navigator search URL or individual lead URL.
- Google Sheets: Upload a Google Sheet containing the URLs or lead details in individual rows. Link your Google account for seamless integration.
- CSV File: Upload a CSV file with lead data for bulk processing.
Tip: Use Google Sheets or CSV for managing large-scale outreach campaigns efficiently.
Screenshot Suggestion: Show the input source selection screen with Manual Input, Google Sheets, and CSV options highlighted.
Step 4: Schedule the Automation (Optional)
Configure the automation to run at a specific time or on a recurring basis. Click Schedule to set your preferred schedule:
- None
- At Regular Intervals (e.g., every 6 hours)
- Once
- Every Day
- On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., Tuesday and Thursday)
- On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 1st and 15th)
- On Specific Dates (e.g., January 10)
Tip: Regular scheduling ensures consistent outreach and timely follow-ups without manual effort.
Screenshot Suggestion: Display the scheduling interface with recurrence frequency options highlighted.
Step 5: Set an Iteration Delay (Optional)
Add an Iteration Delay to mimic natural behavior and avoid LinkedIn restrictions. Configure Minimum Delay and Maximum Delay to introduce randomized intervals between each message. Specify the delay in seconds, minutes, or hours.
Screenshot Suggestion: Include a screenshot of the Iteration Delay settings showing the fields for Minimum Delay, Maximum Delay, and time units.
Step 6: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)
Decide how to manage and save the data generated during the automation. Options include:
- Export Options: Export results to Google Sheets or a CSV file.
- Output Management:
- Append (Default): Add new data to the existing file.
- Split: Create a new file for each run.
- Overwrite: Replace previous data with the latest output.
- Duplicate Management: Enable Deduplicate to automatically remove duplicate entries from your dataset.
Tip: Exporting to Google Sheets helps maintain a centralized record for collaborative tracking and reporting.
Screenshot Suggestion: Show the output mode selection screen with Google Sheets, CSV, and Deduplicate options highlighted.
Step 7: Run the Automation on Cloud or Desktop
After completing all configurations, click Run to initiate the automation. Choose one of the following modes:
- Cloud: Execute the automation on TexAu’s servers for hands-free operation.
- Desktop: Run the automation locally on your computer, using your IP address and reducing cloud runtime costs.
Tip: Use Desktop mode for greater control and to conserve cloud resources.
Screenshot Suggestion: Show the Run button with options for Cloud and Desktop execution highlighted.
Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store
Once the automation completes, go to the Data Store section in TexAu to review the results. Locate the Sales Navigator AI InMail automation and click See Data to view or download the records of sent InMail messages.
Screenshot Suggestion: Display the Data Store screen with the "See Data" button highlighted.
Conclusion
The Sales Navigator AI InMail automation enables targeted and personalized LinkedIn messaging at scale. By leveraging TexAu’s advanced features like scheduling, iteration delays, and output management, you can optimize your outreach while maintaining control over the process. Whether running the automation on the cloud or desktop, this tool is an invaluable asset for founders, sales managers, marketers, and growth hackers aiming to boost their LinkedIn engagement and generate quality leads.
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