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Date Published
Author
Urmas Purde
Word count
897
Language
English
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None

Summary

A sales pipeline is a visual representation of how close prospects are to converting into customers, allowing organizations to improve forecasting, optimize interactions, and identify bottlenecks in the sales funnel. To effectively manage a sales pipeline, it's essential to decide on your ideal sales pipeline stages, calculate the "magic numbers" needed to meet objectives, build stage-to-stage momentum by identifying key events that move deals forward, and find a routine to fill the pipeline through daily or weekly activities such as prospecting and calling. By following these steps, organizations can improve their sales process, close more deals, and ultimately build a successful business.