Sales Jargon · Associate level

"Quota"

A "quota" is the sales target a rep is expected to hit within a given period, typically a quarter, with consequences for missing it.

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How "Quota" shows up at work

The number that shapes every conversation in a sales org. Whether someone is being helpful or aggressive on a call often depends entirely on how far they are from their quota and how many days are left.

Buzzword

She hit quota two weeks early and still closed two more deals before month-end.

Plain English

She hit her target two weeks early and still closed two more deals before month-end.

Corporate Rank: Associate · Category: Sales Jargon

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