Using SIC & NAICS Data in CRM & Lead Scoring Models

Industry Intelligence Center · Updated: December 2025 · Reviewed by: SICCODE Research Team

Adding verified SIC and NAICS codes to your CRM enables consistent industry segmentation, more accurate lead scoring, and automation you can trust. Standardized codes replace unreliable free-text fields, allowing revenue teams to route, personalize, and report using governed industry data.

Why industry codes improve lead scoring

  • Fit scoring: Prioritize industries with the highest historical conversion rates and lifetime value.
  • Routing accuracy: Automatically assign the correct SDR or AE based on industry vertical or territory rules.
  • Personalization: Trigger industry-specific messaging, ads, and sales plays from standardized fields.
  • Attribution clarity: Report performance by verified industry cohorts instead of inconsistent labels.

Core industry fields to maintain in your CRM

  • SIC_Code (4-digit) and/or NAICS_Code (6-digit)
  • Code_Version (for example, NAICS 2022)
  • Verified_Date (last confirmation timestamp)
  • Industry_Label (official description mapped from the code)
  • Source and Confidence (optional but recommended for governance)

Validate and confirm official codes using the SIC Code Lookup / Directory and the NAICS Code Lookup / Directory.

How to integrate SIC and NAICS codes into CRM workflows

  1. Append verified codes to accounts, leads, and contacts using a governed process. Learn the fundamentals in What Is a SIC Code Append.
  2. Normalize picklists so users select from valid industry codes and labels—no free typing.
  3. Update automations to branch flows and journeys by industry cohort.
  4. Report by cohort (industry code × region × company size) for pipeline and conversion analysis.
  5. Re-verify periodically to capture M&A, pivots, or operational changes. See How It Works for the verification lifecycle.

Example: simple lead score by industry fit

Rule Criteria Score Impact
High-fit industries NAICS in target ICP list +25
Mid-fit industries Adjacent or secondary NAICS +10
Excluded segments NAICS on exclusion list -50

Target industry lists should be derived from your ideal customer profile and validated using the Business List By NAICS Code.

Best practices for industry data hygiene

  • Append on intake: Enrich new records immediately to avoid routing and scoring delays.
  • Lock values: Use picklists mapped to official code tables to prevent drift and typos.
  • Track lineage: Store source, version, and verification date for audit readiness.
  • Re-check quarterly: Schedule re-append cycles for high-value and regulated accounts.

About SICCODE.com

SICCODE.com provides governed, verified industry classification used by revenue, compliance, and analytics teams. Our standardized SIC and NAICS data improves CRM accuracy, lead scoring models, marketing automation, and revenue predictability.

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