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Spreadsheet

Sales Forecasting
Tool

Use this spreadsheet to forecast new revenue and total revenue by combining expected deals, current revenue, pipeline, and stage probabilities.

Part of Calculated Growth SystemStep 7, Lesson 3: Sales Forecasting

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Sales Forecasting Tool

A sales-ops forecasting spreadsheet for estimating end-of-period revenue from expected new deals, current revenue, active pipeline, and close probabilities.

Revenue Forecast

Estimate both new revenue and total revenue by the end of the period.

Pipeline Inputs

Use active pipeline by stage and close probability by stage to make the forecast more grounded.

Quota Visibility

See more clearly whether the team is on pace to hit quota or needs changes.

Planning Decisions

Use the forecast to judge whether the team needs more time, better strategy, or more pipeline.

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What This Helps You Do

Forecast revenue with clearer pipeline assumptions

Better End-of-Period Visibility

Estimate where revenue is likely to land before the period ends.

Stronger Planning

Use pipeline, stage probability, and expected deals to inform strategy changes earlier.

Cleaner Quota Conversations

Ground forecast discussions in visible inputs instead of guesswork.

FAQ

Before you open the resource

What is the Sales Forecasting Tool used for?

It is used to estimate how much new revenue and total revenue the team is likely to produce by the end of a given period.

What inputs does the sales forecast require?

It uses expected new deals, average contract value, current revenue, active pipeline by stage, and close probability by stage.

Why is sales forecasting useful?

Because it helps teams see whether they are on pace to hit quota and whether they need more time, better strategy, or additional pipeline to reach the target.