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Deal Velocity Tracker

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SalesPipeline Management

What You Get

Identify exactly where deals slow down

Get proactive alerts before deals stall

Benchmark velocity by segment, rep, and deal size

SalesPipeline ManagementOptimize sales cycle

Deal Velocity Tracker

Monitor sales cycle length in real-time, identify bottlenecks by stage, and get alerts when deals stall beyond normal patterns.

The Problem

What you're dealing with

  • No visibility into stage-by-stage timing

  • Deals stall without warning

  • Can't identify patterns in fast vs slow deals

  • Managers react too late to help

The Solution

How we fix it

  • Real-time velocity tracking per deal

  • Automated bottleneck detection

  • Historical pattern analysis

  • Proactive stall alerts

Deal Velocity Tracker

Monitor sales cycle length in real-time, identify bottlenecks by stage, and get alerts when deals stall beyond normal patterns.

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Deal Velocity Dashboard

Real-time view of deal progression and bottlenecks

Deal Velocity

$615K pipeline35 active deals
Time Saved
12h
per rep per week
Improvement
2.8x
better outcomes
CompanyContactStageDeal ValueVelocity SignalsNext StepTouchpoints
A
Acme Corp
Outbound
John Smith
VP Sales
Proposal
$180,000
60% probability
28 days in stage (avg: 12)Close date pushed twice
Executive sponsor call
Scheduled tomorrow
1564
T
TechStart
Referral
Sarah Lee
CRO
Negotiation
$95,000
75% probability
Activity dropped 60% this week
Contract review
2 days ago
2286

Common Velocity Signals

Based on 35 active deals

Stuck in Stage8 (28%)
Stage Regression4 (15%)
Velocity Drop6 (22%)
Close Date Push10 (35%)
71%
Velocity Signals Resolved
+8% vs last month
5.8 days
Avg. Resolution Time
-1.2 days vs last month
1.6
Avg. Velocity Signals/Deal

Deal Velocity Categories

4 categories with severity levels and examples

Examples by Severity

critical"45 days in Discovery (avg: 12 days)"
critical"Deal stalled - no activity in 21 days"
warning"Proposal stage exceeds benchmark by 40%"
info"Moving 20% slower than similar deals"
Avg. Resolution Time
5.2 days
Best Practice

Set up stage duration alerts and automate follow-up sequences

Severity Gradation System

How deal velocity are classified and prioritized

Critical

Address within 24-48 hours

Deal-blocking velocity issue requiring immediate escalation

Indicators
Explicit blockersExecutive concernsHard deadlinesImminent loss

Warning

Address within 1 week

Significant velocity issue that could delay or derail progress

Indicators
Stakeholder concernsProcess delaysResource constraintsCompetitive pressure

Info

Address during normal follow-up

Minor velocity issue, good to track but not blocking

Indicators
General questionsFeature requestsProcess clarificationsNice-to-haves

Resolved

Document for future reference

Previously identified velocity issue that has been addressed

Indicators
Concern addressedStakeholder alignedIssue mitigatedAgreement reached

Real-World Scenarios

See how deal velocity tracking works in different situations

G

GlobalTech Inc

Large deal showing no progress for 30+ days

$350,000Proposal
Detected Signals
Stuck in Stage32 days in Proposal (avg: 14)Open
Velocity DropNo meetings scheduled in 3 weeksIn Progress
Close Date PushClose date pushed twiceOpen
Outcome

Identified blocked by legal review - escalated to VP, closed in 2 weeks

Make It Yours

ElasticFlow is fully customizable — add your own categories, rules, playbooks, and metrics

Custom Velocity Categories

Define your own taxonomy beyond the default categories

  • Add industry-specific velocity types
  • Create subcategories for granular tracking
  • Rename categories to match your methodology
  • Set category priorities and weights

Automation Rules

Trigger actions automatically when velocity are detected

  • When critical velocity detected → Alert manager
  • When threshold exceeded → Create task
  • When pattern identified → Send notification
  • When resolved → Update CRM

Response Playbooks

Attach guides and best practices to each category

  • Link templates for common scenarios
  • Attach battle cards and talk tracks
  • Include historical resolution data
  • Add video training for complex cases

Custom Scoring Weights

Adjust how metrics impact overall scores

  • Increase weight for deal-blocking factors
  • Adjust by deal size or stage
  • Factor in historical patterns
  • Custom formulas for health scores

CRM Field Mapping

Control exactly where data lands in your CRM

  • Map to custom CRM properties
  • Create dedicated tracking objects
  • Sync to Deal/Contact/Account
  • Update stage based on metrics

Alert Configuration

Get notified about metrics that matter

  • Slack alerts for critical issues
  • Daily digest by category
  • Email when metrics persist
  • Manager escalation paths

Start with Templates, Customize as You Go

Every workflow comes with sensible defaults that work out of the box. As you learn what matters for your team, customize categories, add playbooks, and build automation rules. Your configurations are versioned and can be shared across your organization.

What You Can Build

Turn deal velocity data into strategic advantage

Pipeline Acceleration

Identify and unblock stuck deals to accelerate revenue

32% reduction in sales cycle2.1x faster stage progression

Forecast Accuracy

Use velocity signals to improve close date predictions

45% more accurate forecasts67% fewer commit misses

Rep Coaching

Identify reps struggling with specific stages for targeted training

28% improvement in stage conversion40% faster ramp time

Process Optimization

Find systemic bottlenecks to improve sales process

3 weeks shorter average cycle15% higher win rate

What You'll Get

Identify exactly where deals slow down

Get proactive alerts before deals stall

Benchmark velocity by segment, rep, and deal size

Correlate activity patterns with faster closes

When To Use This

  • Sales cycles are longer than industry benchmarks

  • Deals frequently stall without clear reasons

  • You need visibility into stage-by-stage velocity

Customize to Your Needs

This workflow is fully customizable to match your specific business needs:

  • Add or remove integrations - Connect any tools from our marketplace to extend functionality

  • Adjust logic and conditions - Modify triggers, filters, and branching logic to fit your processes

  • Map custom fields - Define how data flows between your tools with our visual field mapper

  • Set up notifications - Get alerts when workflows complete, fail, or need attention

Tools & Integrations

Salesforce
Integration
Gong
Integration

How to Set Up

Get started in 15 minutes with these simple steps

1

Connect Salesforce

SalesforceSalesforce

Authorize access to opportunities and stage history

2

Connect Gong

GongGong

Link call data to correlate activity with velocity

3

Set Benchmarks

Define expected days per stage by deal type

4

Configure Alerts

Set thresholds for stall warnings

5

Activate Tracking

Start monitoring deal velocity across your pipeline

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