Top 10 most Important Sales Terms for SMBs

Last updated: 2025-01-30

Here are ten essential terms in Sales and CRM management:

  1. Lead: A potential customer who has shown interest in your product or service.
  2. Opportunity: A qualified lead that has a high potential to become a customer.
  3. Pipeline: A visual representation of where prospects are in the sales process.
  4. Conversion Rate: The percentage of leads that turn into customers.
  5. Customer Lifetime Value (CLV): The total revenue a business can expect from a single customer account.
  6. Customer Relationship Management (CRM): A strategy and technology used to manage interactions with current and potential customers.
  7. Sales Funnel: The process that potential customers go through from initial contact to final purchase.
  8. Account Management: The process of managing and nurturing relationships with existing customers.
  9. Sales Forecasting: Predicting future sales based on historical data and market analysis.
  10. Upselling: Encouraging customers to purchase a higher-end product or add-ons.