What is CPQ?
CPQ stands for "Configure, Price, Quote," and it is a software solution that helps businesses automate their sales process. CPQ solutions typically include features for configuring products, setting prices, and generating quotes.
CPQ can be a valuable tool for businesses of all sizes. It can help businesses to:
- Save time and money on sales
- Increase sales accuracy
- Improve customer satisfaction
- Close more deals
There are many different CPQ solutions available on the market. Some of the most popular CPQ solutions include:
- QuoteWerks
- PandaDoc
- Salesforce CPQ
- Oracle CPQ
- SAP CPQ
- and more...
The best CPQ solution for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements. If you are considering implementing a CPQ solution, be sure to do your research and choose a solution that is right for you and your team.
Benefits of CPQ
There are many benefits to using CPQ software, including:
- Improved efficiency: The CPQ software's integrations (CRM, Vendors, ERP, Accounting, and more) can help businesses to automate tasks, such as data entry, keeping opportunities up-to-date, and quote generation, which can save time and money.
- Increased sales accuracy: CPQ software can help businesses to ensure that their quotes are accurate. This is important because inaccurate quotes can lead to lost sales.
- Improved customer satisfaction: CPQ software can help businesses to provide a better customer experience. This is because CPQ software can help businesses to generate quotes quickly and easily, and to answer customer questions about pricing and products.
- Close more deals: CPQ software can help businesses to close more deals. This is because CPQ software can help businesses to automate their sales process, and to make it easier for salespeople to close deals.
How CPQ works
CPQ software typically works in the following way:
- The salesperson creates a quote for the customer.
- The CPQ software validates the quote to ensure that it is accurate.
- The CPQ software sends the quote to the customer.
- The customer reviews the quote and either accepts or rejects it.
- If the customer accepts the quote, the customer makes payment and the CPQ software generates an order.
- The order is then sent to the fulfillment department.
Conclusion
CPQ software can be a valuable tool for businesses of all sizes. It can help businesses to save time and money on sales, increase sales accuracy, improve customer satisfaction, and close more deals. If you are considering implementing a CPQ solution, be sure to do your research and choose a solution that is right for your organization.
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About the Author:
Brian Laufer
Vice President
QuoteWerks
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