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Sales Territory Performance Analysis

Turn territory data into winning strategies. Analyze performance across regions, identify your top markets, and optimize territory assignments with AI-powered insights.


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Master Your Sales Territory Performance

Every sales manager knows the pain: one territory is crushing quotas while another struggles to hit 60%. The question isn't just what's happening - it's why it's happening and what you can do about it.

Traditional territory analysis means drowning in spreadsheets, manually comparing metrics, and spending more time on reports than actual strategy. With Sourcetable's AI-powered analysis, you can analyze sales performance across all territories in minutes, not hours.

Why Territory Analysis Matters

Transform scattered territory data into strategic advantages that drive consistent growth across all regions.

Identify Performance Gaps

Spot underperforming territories instantly and understand the root causes behind the numbers.

Optimize Territory Boundaries

Rebalance territories based on data-driven insights to maximize coverage and minimize travel time.

Resource Allocation

Direct marketing spend, sales support, and training resources where they'll have the biggest impact.

Predictive Insights

Forecast territory performance and identify emerging opportunities before competitors notice.

Territory Analysis in Action

See how sales teams use territory performance analysis to solve common challenges and drive growth.

The Underperforming Region Mystery

A software company noticed their Southeast territory lagging 30% behind quota. Territory analysis revealed the issue wasn't the rep - it was territory size. The region covered twice the geographic area of others, making relationship building impossible. After splitting the territory, both new regions exceeded targets within two quarters.

Seasonal Performance Patterns

A manufacturing firm discovered their Northeast territories consistently outperformed in Q2 but dipped in Q4. Analysis showed this aligned with construction seasonality. They shifted marketing spend to match these patterns and increased Q4 performance by 25%.

New Market Entry Strategy

Before expanding into three potential markets, a services company used territory analysis to compare demographic data, competitor density, and economic indicators. They chose the market with the best profit potential, avoiding a costly expansion mistake.

Rep Performance vs Territory Potential

A medical device company thought they had a star performer in their West Coast territory. Territory analysis revealed the rep was actually underperforming relative to market potential. Coaching and territory adjustments led to 40% growth in that region.

Territory Analysis Made Simple

From raw data to actionable insights in four straightforward steps.

Import Your Territory Data

Upload sales data, CRM exports, and territory assignments directly into Sourcetable. Our AI automatically maps fields and identifies key metrics.

AI-Powered Performance Comparison

Sourcetable's AI compares territories across revenue, quota attainment, customer acquisition, deal size, and sales cycle length. It highlights outliers and patterns automatically.

Root Cause Analysis

Dig deeper with automated correlation analysis. Discover if performance differences stem from territory characteristics, market conditions, rep experience, or resource allocation.

Actionable Recommendations

Get specific, data-backed suggestions for territory adjustments, resource reallocation, and performance improvement strategies.

Ready to optimize your territories?

Essential Territory Performance Metrics

The most successful sales teams track these critical territory metrics to drive consistent performance:

Revenue & Quota Metrics

  • Quota Attainment Rate: Percentage of quota achieved across territories
  • Revenue per Square Mile: Territory efficiency and market penetration
  • Year-over-Year Growth: Territory trend analysis and momentum

    • Activity & Efficiency Metrics

    • Sales Cycle Length: Time from first contact to close by territory
    • Win Rate: Conversion percentage for qualified opportunities
    • Customer Acquisition Cost: Total cost to acquire new customers

      • Market Potential Metrics

      • Market Penetration: Percentage of addressable market captured
      • Customer Density: Number of customers per geographic area
      • Competitive Landscape: Market share and competitor activity

        • Territory Analysis Questions

        How often should I analyze territory performance?

        Monthly analysis provides the best balance of actionable insights without over-analysis. Quarterly deep dives help identify longer-term trends and inform strategic territory planning. Many teams also run quick weekly snapshots during critical selling periods.

        What data do I need for effective territory analysis?

        Essential data includes sales revenue by territory, rep assignments, customer locations, deal sizes, and sales cycle information. Enhanced analysis benefits from market data, competitor information, demographic data, and territory boundaries.

        How do I handle territories with different market conditions?

        Normalize metrics by market potential rather than using absolute numbers. Compare territories with similar characteristics (urban vs rural, established vs emerging markets) and adjust expectations based on market maturity and competitive landscape.

        What's the best way to present territory analysis to leadership?

        Focus on actionable insights rather than raw data. Highlight the top 3 opportunities for improvement, quantify potential revenue impact, and present clear recommendations with timelines. Visual comparisons and trend analysis resonate better than tables of numbers.

        How do I identify when to split or merge territories?

        Split territories when a single rep can't adequately serve all accounts (typically when travel time exceeds 20% of selling time or when quota attainment consistently lags due to territory size). Merge when combined territories still allow for proper account coverage.

        Can I use territory analysis for forecasting?

        Yes, territory analysis provides excellent forecasting foundation. Historical performance patterns, seasonal trends, and market conditions help predict future performance. Pipeline analysis by territory adds another forecasting dimension.



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        Frequently Asked Questions

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        How do I analyze data?
        To analyze spreadsheet data, just upload a file and start asking questions. Sourcetable's AI can answer questions and do work for you. You can also take manual control, leveraging all the formulas and features you expect from Excel, Google Sheets or Python.
        What data sources are supported?
        We currently support a variety of data file formats including spreadsheets (.xls, .xlsx, .csv), tabular data (.tsv), JSON, and database data (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). We also support application data, and most plain text data.
        What data science tools are available?
        Sourcetable's AI analyzes and cleans data without you having to write code. Use Python, SQL, NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Scikit-learn, StatsModels, Matplotlib, Plotly, and Seaborn.
        Can I analyze spreadsheets with multiple tabs?
        Yes! Sourcetable's AI makes intelligent decisions on what spreadsheet data is being referred to in the chat. This is helpful for tasks like cross-tab VLOOKUPs. If you prefer more control, you can also refer to specific tabs by name.
        Can I generate data visualizations?
        Yes! It's very easy to generate clean-looking data visualizations using Sourcetable. Simply prompt the AI to create a chart or graph. All visualizations are downloadable and can be exported as interactive embeds.
        What is the maximum file size?
        Sourcetable supports files up to 10GB in size. Larger file limits are available upon request. For best AI performance on large datasets, make use of pivots and summaries.
        Is this free?
        Yes! Sourcetable's spreadsheet is free to use, just like Google Sheets. AI features have a daily usage limit. Users can upgrade to the pro plan for more credits.
        Is there a discount for students, professors, or teachers?
        Currently, Sourcetable is free for students and faculty, courtesy of free credits from OpenAI and Anthropic. Once those are exhausted, we will skip to a 50% discount plan.
        Is Sourcetable programmable?
        Yes. Regular spreadsheet users have full A1 formula-style referencing at their disposal. Advanced users can make use of Sourcetable's SQL editor and GUI, or ask our AI to write code for you.




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