Deal management is the process of evaluating and coordinating sales opportunities, negotiating terms, and making sure that all parties in the deal are satisfied with the final outcome. Utilizing a special digital tool, referred to as a deal management system can help optimize the entire process, offering an integrated platform for managing pipelines and ensuring that agreements are progressing as planned.
Workflows that are simplified
Standardized procedures and best practices for handling opportunities throughout the sales process can help prevent common roadblocks like insufficient security documentation or sending out faulty proposals, from destroying the progress of a deal. When everyone in the team is capable of accessing the same workflows, a novice sales rep can efficiently handle an opportunity and make the right choice to move the negotiations forward.
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During negotiations, it is important to be focused on your client’s objectives and the ROI of the solution that you offer. This will help you avoid being caught up in the details of the contract and discussions on pricing. You should also keep a ‘Walkaway’ in mind this is the point at which you’re ready to quit any negotiations.
To avoid costly errors and lost revenue it is important to plan ahead and forecast anticipated revenue as early as is possible. To do so, employ predictive analytics tools that take into account several factors such as stage and probability of closing to produce precise, real-time sales projections.
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