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Inverted Demand Generation Funnel: Using Time-Based Close Rates for Accurate Planning

This article explains how to build an inverted demand generation funnel using time-based close rates from cohort analysis rather than average sales cycle lengths. By tracking when opportunities from each cohort actually close, companies can create more accurate forecasts and identify timing gaps in their opportunity generation plans across quarters.

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Average Sales Cycle Length Example

90days

mean

Example SaaS enterprise sales

Industry Standard Close Rate Range

15-22%

range

Six-quarter cumulative close rate

Overall Close Rate

18.7%

cumulative six-quarter

Standard SaaS enterprise sales