The Definitive Guide to Using Historical Data in Quota Setting
According to Salesforce’s 6th State of Sales report, only 28% of reps met their quota in 2023. That result signals a planning problem, not a talent problem. Relying on last year’s number plus a percentage leads to unrealistic targets, discouraged reps, and...
A RevOps Guide to Quota Setting During Market Downturns
According to Salesso, Only 24.3% of salespeople exceed their yearly quota, a number that shrinks dramatically during economic uncertainty. When markets are volatile, traditional top-down quota setting becomes a risky exercise. This approach often leads to...
SDR vs. AE vs. CSM: A Guide to Sales Quotas & Compensation
Hitting sales targets is getting harder, fast. Recent industry data shows that overall quota attainment was just 43.14% as of Q4 2024, highlighting a significant execution gap. Our own research confirms this trend; our 2025 Benchmarks Report found that a staggering...












