Quick answer
Sales goals: pipeline coverage + activity + outcome — revenue targets work only with the leading inputs that drive them.
The three levels
Outcome (revenue/bookings), pipeline (coverage ratio), activity (calls/demos) — the pyramid sales runs on.
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Setting them
Outcome top-down + activity bottom-up — the number sets the pipeline need; the pipeline sets the calls.
The cadence
Weekly pipeline review, monthly against number — sales goals are managed weekly, measured monthly.
The pitfalls
Outcome-only goals (activity unmanaged), sandbagging (targets negotiated to be safe), and end-of-quarter behavior distortions.
Bottom line
Sales goals: pipeline coverage + activity + outcome — revenue targets work only with the leading inputs that drive them.
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