Glossary/Metrics

    Pipeline

    The total dollar value of open opportunities in the sales funnel.

    Definition

    Pipeline is the sum of all open deals weighted or unweighted, tracked as a running dollar value.

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    Why it matters

    Most sales orgs target 3 to 4x pipeline coverage of quota. Outbound exists to keep that coverage healthy.

    How it works

    • Every SQL creates an opportunity
    • Opportunity value is set from expected ACV
    • Pipeline is summed by stage each week

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