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Sales Performance Metrics & Analysis Flashcards

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  1. What is 'cohort analysis' used for in a sales performance context?

    Answer: Comparing performance outcomes of groups of reps or customers acquired in the same period over time

    Cohort analysis groups reps or customers by a shared characteristic (e.g., hire date or acquisition month) to track how their performance evolves over time.

  2. A rep's 'deal slippage rate' is 40%. What does this indicate and why is it a concern?

    Answer: 40% of forecasted deals push into future periods, reducing forecast reliability and slowing revenue recognition

    High deal slippage means a large portion of expected closings are delayed, undermining forecast accuracy and creating cash flow unpredictability.

  3. Which metric measures the average amount of money a customer spends with a company from initial purchase through the end of the relationship?

    Answer: Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)

    Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) quantifies the total revenue a business can expect from a customer over the entire duration of their relationship.

  4. What is the significance of tracking 'ramp time to productivity' for new sales hires?

    Answer: It determines how long it takes a new rep to reach full quota productivity, impacting hiring ROI and planning

    Ramp time to productivity helps managers calculate the true cost of a new hire and plan headcount changes with realistic revenue contribution timelines.

  5. A CSM reviews 'win/loss analysis data' after a quarter. Which insight is MOST actionable?

    Answer: The specific competitor or objection pattern most frequently cited in lost deals

    Identifying the most common objection or competitor driving losses allows a manager to coach reps, adjust messaging, or escalate product feedback.

  6. If a company's gross revenue churn rate is 15% annually, what percentage of starting revenue is retained from existing customers before any expansions?

    Answer: 85%

    Gross revenue churn of 15% means 85% of the starting revenue base is retained from existing customers before accounting for upsells or expansions.

  7. Which approach BEST addresses a situation where two reps have identical quota attainment but vastly different deal counts and average deal sizes?

    Answer: Conduct deal mix analysis to understand efficiency, risk, and scalability differences between their approaches

    Deal mix analysis reveals whether one rep relies on a few large risky deals while another builds stable revenue through many smaller ones, informing coaching and territory strategy.