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Sales Velocity

Sales Velocity measures how fast money flows through your pipeline — specifically, how much revenue your team generates per day. It synthesizes four key inputs (opportunity count, win rate, deal value, and cycle length) into a single dollar figure that reveals which lever has the biggest impact on revenue output. A rising velocity number means your pipeline engine is accelerating; a falling number is an early warning sign before it shows up in missed quota.

Formula
(Number of Opportunities × Win Rate × ACV) ÷ Sales Cycle Days
Industry Benchmark
SMB SaaS teams typically target $3,000–$6,000/day per rep. Mid-market teams aim for $15,000–$40,000/day. Enterprise varies widely by deal size.
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Related Terms
Pipeline Coverage RatioWin RateACV (Average Contract Value)Sales CycleDeal Slippage
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