According to a study by Harvard Business Review, sales is equal parts art and science. You got to have your logic, process, and organization, but hey, there's also a lot of human touch, emotions, and those lightning-fast sales reps who can spot opportunities and turn them into big wins to boost deal sizes, cross-sell, and make customers stick around for the long haul. π
But, it takes work! Field sales managers and top brass in the C-suite are often scratching their heads, trying to figure out the big picture of sales performance. π€π
So whatβs the missing piece of the puzzle? Sales metrics! π‘π§©π
With sales metrics, you get the whole scoop, and you're ready to shoot for the stars in the sales galaxy. ππΒ
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Customer Acquisition Cost
To grow a thriving business, you have to bring in new customers, right? But you've got to keep an eye on how much it's costing you to acquire those customers too. πΌπ±
Enter Customer Acquisition Cost.
Research tells us that brands are losing about $29 for each new client. Yikes! π±π
When you figure out which channels have the lowest CAC, you know exactly where to focus your tools and resources to get the most bang for your buck. ππ€
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Sales Conversion Rate
How able is your team to turn leads into new customers? π€π If you are a business owner, you can find out through the sales conversion rate.Β
Itβs essential when aligning your sales and marketing teams because both teams are going to use this equation to estimate the leadsβ quality. πΌπ¬
Like a treasure map, the sales conversion rate unveils revenue growth. Track it for insights into team performance and strategy success.Β
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Customer Churn Rate
π€ Ever wondered how many customers you lose each year? How about every month?
Customers demand the best, and if they don't find it, they may walk away. That's why it's crucial for companies to keep track of customer churn - when and why customers leave.Β
A low churn rate indicates a strong customer base and a thriving business, while a high rate demands immediate attention and improvement. ππ
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Sales Velocity
How do you turbocharge your sales? πΒ
Imagine your sales process as a river ride. You would want it to be the fastest, smoothest adventure out there. ππ¨ But every river has its rocks and whirlpools slowing things down. In the world of sales, that's where sales velocity comes in! πΌπ It helps us spot those pesky obstacles and navigate our way to quicker deals and higher revenue.ποΈπΈ
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Quota Attainment Rate
This metric indicates how well your sales team is meeting its targets. Set challenging yet attainable quotas to motivate sales reps and offer enticing incentives to drive quota achievement.
Monitoring quota attainment ensures your team is on track and highlights areas for improvement.ππ€
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Wrapping up
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By incorporating these often-neglected metrics into your business strategy, you'll gain a competitive edge and optimize your sales performance.Β
So, dive in, crunch those numbers, and let the magic begin!πͺβ¨
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