SPC
Sales Pipeline Coverage
aka Sales to Quota Ratio
Sales pipeline coverage (SPC) is how full your pipeline is relative to your quota for a given period. This valuable metric provides you with a good overview of your sales team’s performance and acts as an early warning sign if there are any potential threats to your business’ ability to grow. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
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