SalesPop

APRIL 23, 2021

Another important foundational aspect of account management—and sales itself—is the handling of quotas and forecasting. From my observation, only a few companies manage the problems for quotas and forecasting well. The truth is that too much of the time, quotas, forecasts, targets, and goals are often generated out of wishful thinking.

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Tibor Shanto

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Because most salespeople are quota drive, they get distracted by close dates. They forget that there is no getting to closed without the journey. When salespeople are only focused on the endpoint, quota, they overlook the power of the journey to generate more deals. It is all a question of what you focus on.

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SaaStr

APRIL 4, 2021

Reps generally have to close 5x their OTE with bigger deals (i.e., their total comp is 20% of what they close). Third, multiple the OTE times that 4x-5x multiple to get the quota. Here, a $120k OTE times 4x = a $480k quota. Now, you can divide the quota by the deal size. The best ones, will close more.

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Hubspot

MARCH 11, 2024

I’ve seen the benefit of async video messages to close deals and build prospect relationships as both a quota-carrying seller and a sales team leader. Why is video so effective at increasing email response rates, generating engagement, and improving close rates? Ready to bring async video into your sales cycle?

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Salesforce

JULY 6, 2023

Step into the shoes of a top seller Land more sales — and avoid common mistakes — with tips that span the sales process, from prospecting to close. Using Benioff’s advice, Handler said that she closed deals she never would have proposed in the first place. Tyler builds the pitch from there. Visit our product page to learn how.

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Salesforce

JULY 14, 2021

We could be evolving past the need for sales quotas as the sole measure of performance. ” But can putting customers first and a “quotas over everything” mentality coexist? .” ” But can putting customers first and a “quotas over everything” mentality coexist? What are sales quotas?

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SaaStr

MARCH 3, 2022

Dear SaaStr: What’s the Relationship Between OTE and Quota for a SaaS Salesperson? In most SaaS companies, a sales rep’s quota is in the end 3x-5x their OTE (i.e., Here’s why: A rep working on $3k-$10k deals often can close about $400k-$450k a year. salary + target bonus). appeared first on SaaStr.

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SaaStr

APRIL 7, 2022

But what I’ve seen anecdotally, BenchSights now has data on now: higher OTEs and OTE inflation is coupled with higher quotas. Put differently, while OTEs are up 10%-15% on average year-over-year … so are quotas. So AEs are having to close more to justify their higher OTEs. But So Have Quotas.

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Sales Hacker

MAY 31, 2021

10 videos to carry you to close. The post 10 Sales Video Examples to Crush Quota from Call to Close appeared first on Sales Hacker. Let’s let those humans on the other end know that your patient persistence is due to your winning personality – and not some software – like everyone else in their inbox. Cold video outreach.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 12, 2023

Dear SaaStr: How Long Do You Have as an SDR/BDR if You Aren’t Hitting your Quota? 3 quarters for enterprise / field reps (even if they close nothing the first 6 months). The post Dear SaaStr: How Long Do You Have as an SDR/BDR if You Aren’t Hitting your Quota? You’ll probably know in 30 days.

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Outreach

MAY 13, 2018

Taking care of my kids AND closing deals are both top priorities and my calendar reflects this. Whoever said that patience was a virtue, either had kids or had a quota (or both). There is no greater sense of accomplishment than to sit back in a clean house, with happy kids dreaming in their beds, and quota attained!

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SaaStr

MARCH 2, 2021

In SaaS companies in the very wide band from ~$1m to $40m ARR or so, the debate over Quarterly vs. Monthly Quotas comes up all the time. And it especially comes up when you hire your First VP of Sales, because odds are, he or she will want to move from Monthly to Quarterly Quotas. And often, see worse results. Not really.

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Lead Fuze

JULY 1, 2023

Understanding how to set sales quotas is a critical aspect of managing and driving a successful sales team. A well-structured quota system not only motivates your reps but also aligns their efforts with your company’s overall objectives.

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Sales Hacker

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

We’re also brought to you by Vidyard — the best way to sell in a virtual world, whether you need to connect with more leads, qualify more opportunities, or close more deals. The latest figures show that the majority of SDRs are missing quota , struggling. It’s something almost close to 40%. Check out his book !

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SaaStr

MAY 23, 2023

Enterprise Quota:OTE ratios are higher (5x+), SMB is a bit lower, but at the end of the day, you need to close 4x-5x what you take home. #2. Later stage AEs have OTEs for $235k-$250k — but they have to close a lot to actually earn it ($1m+). 82% of SaaS Startups Use Sales Accelerators, Mainly Based on Exceeding Base Quota.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Average deal size, close rates, current growth rate, incremental growth required to hit the number … and she’ll have a very rough plan and some good ideas. The post Your VP Sales Has a Sales Quota. Your VP Marketing Has To Have a Quota, Too. What Should We Do In the First 90 Days to Kick That Off?

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Highspot

JANUARY 3, 2024

Read on to discover how reps can confidently approach each closing conversation with closing sales training that works. What is Sales Closing and Why Is It Important How Does the Sales Closing Process Work? Sales closing is persuading a potential customer to say ‘yes’ to your offer.

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Sales Hacker

JULY 26, 2021

A typical sales process consists of five to seven steps: prospecting, preparation, approach, presentation, handling objections, closing, and follow-up. This attention to detail demonstrates that the rep views the prospect as not just an email address or opportunity for hitting quota, but a unique individual that is special to the sales rep.

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Anthony Cole Training

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Dave Kurlan, the founder of Objective Management Group , defines commitment to sales success as “T he willingness to do whatever is required to succeed in sales, at reaching quota, achieving goals and closing a particular deal or account- whatever it takes (ethically).”

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Sales Hacker

JUNE 17, 2020

If a salesperson hit quota at their last job, they’re much more likely to hit quota at your organization, right? of sales professionals globally are achieving quota. It turns out that quota attainment has become the exception, not the rule. I didn’t make this decision because quota information was difficult to get.

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Iannarino

APRIL 17, 2023

When trying to close more deals and reach your quota, mistakes can be costly. Avoiding common pitfalls can help you improve your sales performance and allow you to achieve your sales goals. Some of these mistakes result from novel sales scenarios you have never experienced. But most of them are known, making them easier to avoid.

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

You’ll learn: Why women achieve 8% higher quota attainment than men. Guests share which soft skills they rely on most to close more revenue. The post Level Up Your Soft Skills: It’s Not Too Late to Bring Buyers to the Table and Hit Q4 Quota appeared first on Sales Hacker. Why soft skills are actually a super-power.

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Hubspot

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

I'll preface these tips by mentioning that many sales teams struggle to hit quota during the holiday season — and those issues come from a lot of different angles, including: It's a shorter quarter with weeks-long holidays for prospects. Break the cycle of pressure to hit quota by playing into the holiday season and spreading the cheer!

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 30, 2021

We worked in a small office above a smog shop on 4th Street, had a handful of customers, and 100k in ARR closed by our CEO. Your sales process should not be a closed box with little insights. . Most startups want to optimize for close rate, as they have more money than time. AE OTE * Expected ROI of 6x) = Annual Quota.

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SaaStr

APRIL 13, 2022

Dear SaaStr: How Many Deals Can a Sales Rep Close Per Month? A successful but not top 5% sales rep in SaaS typically can close: 20–50 deals a month if $0.5k-$2k ACV , i.e., very transactional 1–2 call close. transactional, but not 1–2 call close). They’d have to close 25 deals a month to hit their OTE.

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Veloxy

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This guide unveils essential metrics such as lead response time, conversion rate, and quota attainment to help you understand where your team excels and where there’s room to grow. We will examine each of these metrics more closely. Quota Attainment Quota attainment is the ultimate measure of your sales team’s success.

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Xant

APRIL 23, 2021

Sales organizations are struggling to align their objectives and quotas with their strategy. According to Forrester’s research , “From 2011 to 2019, the average revenue for the companies in the S&P 500 has grown over 24%, but average sales quota attainment has dropped from 63% to 43% by some estimates.” since 2018.

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Hubspot

MAY 24, 2023

A closing call is like the finish line of a marathon. As a salesperson, you’ve invested a lot of time in your prospect by the time a closing call rolls around. You’re under pressure to meet quota, and losing a deal at the buzzer indicates to your manager that you’re not in control of the sales process. isn’t going to help.

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SaaStr

OCTOBER 11, 2022

With about 10% of your quota in base salary, and 10% in bonus, that would yield a 5x ratio of comp:bookings. So for most time in SaaS, you basically had to close $500k to make $100k OTE, $800k to make $160k OTE, $1m to make $200k OTE. So we’re seeing it in higher quotas, and lower attainment for sales.

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Gong.io

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Your job isn’t to use closing techniques, it’s to lead. Here are 8 sales closing questions that are 0% closing gimmicks and 100% effective. The reason most deals don’t close is misalignment. This is where asking the right sales closing questions comes in. Which steps will get us to close. Where they stand.

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Gong.io

MARCH 30, 2018

You’ve established your sales process and you have a structure in place to help your team achieve quota attainment. Don’t let a poor response rate be the reason for deals not closing. This is not only a strong indication that your quota structure is working, but also that it’s growing in a positive way.

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Miller Heiman Group

MAY 12, 2020

Compensation is also a concern for close to 100% of sales organizations as they figure out how to handle grounded sales teams, who are relegated to holding video conferences with prospective customers that have their own worries, including shrinking budgets and diminished financial outlooks.

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 16, 2022

With the recent economic downturn, it’s been challenging for many organizations to hit quotas. And the burden of closing the rest of this year’s deals and boosting pipeline for next year is probably weighing heavy. . Tactics to close deals as the year comes to a close.

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Salesmate

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

It is undoubtedly disheartening when you fail to achieve your sales quota at the end of the month or quarter, isn’t it? Here is how you can successfully close them. Yes, you have high pressure to meet the sales quotas, but you need to stay calm and take each step smartly. Win more deals with these 7 sales hacks.

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Sales Hacker

MAY 8, 2020

Every sales rep is now a ‘virtual seller’ (much like the inside sales rep), and all have concerns about how their sales quotas will be impacted.” Closed deals involved the use of webcams 41% more often than lost deals. Listen closely to any responses you get. Working remotely doesn’t have to kill your quota.

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Highspot

JANUARY 14, 2024

Virtual selling shifts this time back to where it counts: engaging with customers and closing deals. The post Virtual Selling: How to Excel and Crush Your Sales Quota appeared first on Highspot. Increase Productivity Think about all the hours field salespeople spend on the road or in the air. Request a demo today.

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Spiro Technologies

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Percentages are important in sales, not the least bit because commission checks tend to be calculated as a percentage of our monthly quotas. But there is one percentage that’s probably more important to salespeople than the others: their closing percentage. Define (then refine) your value proposition . Ask for referrals .

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