Longley Academy, Bridging the Sales Gap

Constructing Predictable Pipelines

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Business pipelines often have hidden weaknesses which often only come to the surface at the last minute such as, weak qualification, overly optimistic weightings, timescale slippage and product / service mismatch to name but a few.

This module has been designed for Sales Managers and Directors to give them the confidence that their new business forecasts are accurate, predictable and ultimately deliverable.

Key Deliverables / Outcomes

  • Understanding of key ratios and activity levels which sit behind achievable pipelines
  • Agree a checklist to ensure that all forecasted business is in line with the company's benchmarks
  • Ability to interrogate a pipeline to ensure it is robust and deliverable

Summary Agenda

  • This workshop is based on delegates' real life pipelines
  • Common pitfalls and hidden dangers present in pipelines
  • Definition of a Prospect
  • Key ratio overview and impact on the business
  • Agree key ratios
  • Profile of an ideal client
  • Review current pipeline including Q&A
  • Agree Pipeline Checklist and Review Process

Every delegate who attends a Longley Academy Programme will be given the opportunity to practice and perfect the skills covered, enabling them to become more successful in less time.

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