Types of Sales Quota Explained

Types Of Sales Quota

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Revenue quota

Dollar amount of closed business. Most common for AEs.

Volume quota

Number of units or deals. Common in transactional sales.

Activity quota

Number of calls, demos, or meetings. Common for SDRs.

Profit quota

Margin or contribution dollars. Used where deal margin varies.

Combination quota

Multiple components weighted (e.g., 60% revenue + 40% expansion).

Tiered quota

Different rates at different attainment levels.

Frequently asked questions

What are the major types of sales quota?

Revenue (most common for AEs), volume (transactional), activity (SDRs), profit (margin-focused), combination (multiple components), tiered.

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