The scoreboard, honestly: the hard targets, how often each one is actually looked at,
and the quiet human signals that never make it onto a dashboard.
Order Processing Accuracy
The percentage of sales orders processed without errors (e.g., incorrect pricing, wrong product codes, missing information).
Target · >99.5% accuracyIf you process 200 orders in a month and only one has a pricing error, that's 99.5% accuracy. We're aiming for near perfection here, because errors cost us time and money.
Commission Calculation Error Rate
The number of commission statements that require correction after initial distribution.
Target · <1% error rate per pay cycleIf 100 reps get paid, and only one comes back with a query about a miscalculation, that's a 1% error rate. We want reps to trust their paycheques, so this needs to be spot on.
CRM Data Integrity Score
A score based on the completeness and accuracy of key fields in Salesforce (e.g., opportunity stage, close date, account ownership, no duplicate records).
Target · Maintain >95% data completeness/accuracyAn audit shows 97% of opportunities have a valid close date and 96% of accounts have correct ownership. This is crucial for reliable forecasting.
Sales Support Ticket Resolution Time
The average time it takes to resolve support requests from the sales team (e.g., CRM access issues, quote generation help, basic reporting).
Target · Average 4-hour resolution for Tier 1 ticketsIf a rep needs help with a stuck quote, we want you to get back to them and resolve it within four hours. They're on the clock, after all.
CPQ Quote Generation Efficiency
The average time from a sales rep's request for a complex quote to its final delivery.
Target · Reduce average time by 10% over 6 monthsIf complex quotes usually take 2 days, we'd like to see that come down to 1.8 days. Every hour saved means a rep can get that quote to a customer faster.
Sales Team Trust & Support
How much the sales team relies on you for accurate information and help, and how positive their feedback is about your support.
- Reps proactively come to you for advice on complex deals
- positive feedback in internal surveys or direct comments to your manager
- you're seen as a problem-solver, not just a processor.
Process Adherence & Improvement
Your ability to follow established sales operations processes, identify areas for improvement, and suggest practical solutions.
- You consistently follow the 'Rules of Engagement'
- you point out recurring issues in the quote-to-cash process
- you propose small tweaks that make things easier for everyone.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
How effectively you work with other departments like Finance and Legal to resolve issues and keep deals moving.
- You're able to get Finance to sign off on non-standard terms without major friction
- Legal says you're easy to work with
- you proactively share information to prevent downstream problems.
Proactive Problem Solving
Your knack for spotting potential issues before they become big problems, especially with data or deal flow.
- You notice a trend of reps miscategorising opportunities and flag it before it skews the forecast
- you catch a potential commission error before it hits payroll
- you anticipate questions from reps and prepare answers.