CRM Glossary

What is ROI?

Return on Investment. A metric that measures the profitability of an investment by comparing the gain to the cost. In sales and marketing, ROI evaluates the effectiveness of campaigns, tools, and strategies.

Related terms

Revenue
The total income generated from sales of products or services. In a CRM context, revenue is tracked at the deal, account, and organizational level to measure business performance.
Sales Cycle
The average time it takes to move a deal from first contact to closed-won. Shorter sales cycles improve cash flow and indicate an efficient sales process.

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