Late night proposal post

For my enterprise software peeps how many proposals do you fire off a year? How long do they take to build? Typical deal size?


We have enough proposal work that I often have to take a dual role of coach / player. I typically send out 5-7 a year and they take about 3 weeks to pull together. Typical deal size averages $2M - $3M. Once a software selection is announced it typically takes 4 to 6 weeks to reach the contracts phase.

How long does it take for you to build your proposals?

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CuriousFox
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This can take 2 to 4 weeks depending on the scope of the deal. For example, if I'm responding to a government deal I have to get legal involved to review their terms etc.
Blackwargreymon
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MDR
Really depends on the TCV... if you're selling to SMBs or MM, it's fast (1 click often!). If you're selling to enterprise, they are customized and take days/weeks.
Clashingsoulsspell
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ISR
This can take 2 to 4 weeks depending on the scope of the deal.
MajorB
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AE
Iโ€™m in the commercial segment so..... 20 minutes?
sahil
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Deepak Chopra of Sales
Really depends on the TCV... if you're selling to SMBs or MM, it's fast (1 click often!). If you're selling to enterprise, they are customized and take days/weeks.

I am curious - what takes 3 weeks? How long? Completely customized?
Moneymachine
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Account Executive
10 Secs - a few clicks in SF
NorthernSalesGuru
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Manager, Outbound Sales
A custom enterprise proposal after a few clicks on SF?

Sounds more like a quote...

But Iโ€™d love insight if I donโ€™t know something...
MR.StretchISR
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ISR
Iโ€™m in the commercial segment so..... 20 minutes?
Mr.Floaty
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BDR
100%. Iโ€™m much more of a sales mercenary than a dedicated to an industry or product.
Cyberjarre
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BDR
Second this! Would love to try out either of those above verticals! I would love to sell something that I've used before and love, like call intelligence software that we have right now for example
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