The ultimate guide to AI-driven sales scoring
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Jan 3, 2025

Matt Smith
Co-founder & CEO
Sales managers face constant pressure to meet revenue targets while navigating unpredictable market conditions.
One of the biggest challenges is accurately forecasting deal outcomes. Without reliable predictions, sales teams risk wasting time on low-probability deals or missing high-value opportunities.
Predictive deal forecasting can solve this problem. Here’s how it works:
Analyze Historical Data: AI models review past deal outcomes to identify patterns that influence success. By analyzing factors such as deal size, industry, and engagement history, AI can determine what makes a deal more likely to close.
Predict Future Outcomes: Once patterns are identified, the system assigns probabilities to each deal in your pipeline. This helps sales teams prioritize high-probability deals and manage their time more effectively.
Identify At-Risk Deals: Predictive forecasting isn’t just about identifying opportunities—it also highlights deals at risk of stalling or falling through. Sales managers can intervene early to address potential issues and keep deals on track.
Optimize Resources: With accurate predictions, sales managers can allocate time, budgets, and efforts more effectively. Instead of spreading resources thin across all leads, they can focus on the most promising opportunities.
Distill’s Predictive Deal Forecasting feature gives your sales team the confidence to prioritize deals and close more efficiently. By using data-driven insights, sales managers can move from guesswork to precision, driving consistent revenue growth.