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Time-to-Close is the total duration required to convert a qualified opportunity into a finalized deal, measured from initial engagement to signed agreement.
Time-to-close is an important sales metric that measures how quickly deals move through the pipeline. Shorter sales cycles often indicate efficient processes, strong qualification, and effective sales execution.
Time-to-close is measured by tracking:
Date of first qualified interaction
Progress through pipeline stages
Proposal and negotiation timeline
Approval or procurement delays
Final contract signing date
Average closing time across deals
Teams use this metric to identify bottlenecks and improve sales velocity.
Improves forecasting accuracy
Reveals sales process delays
Increases pipeline efficiency
Helps prioritize fast-moving deal
Supports better coaching strategies
Accelerates revenue generation
If a lead enters the qualified pipeline on March 1 and signs the contract on April 15, the time-to-close is 45 days.
Time-to-Close is a key sales performance metric that tracks how long it takes to convert opportunities into customers.
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