How to Analyze Deal Velocity and Identify What Speeds Up or Slows Down Deals
Deal velocity reveals which factors accelerate or drag your sales cycle. Here's the analysis methodology and the levers that matter.
Deal velocity measures how fast deals move through your pipeline. It is the product of opportunity volume, win rate, deal size, and cycle length. Improving any factor by 10% improves revenue throughput by 10%.
The analysis methodology segments deals by velocity (fast vs. slow closers) and identifies the factors that differentiate them. Common accelerators: executive sponsor involvement, technical evaluation completion, multi-stakeholder demo, and competitive urgency. Common decelerators: no identified champion, procurement involvement, security review, and summer/holiday slowdowns.
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We cover the CRM data extraction process, the statistical analysis for identifying significant factors, and the action plan for incorporating accelerators into your standard sales process while mitigating common decelerators.
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