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Sales and Marketing Alignment Guide
Sales and marketing alignment means both teams working from the same definitions, targets, and goals — so leads don't fall through the cracks at the handoff. It's where MQL-to-SQL handoffs succeed or fail.
Why alignment matters
When sales and marketing disagree on what a good lead is, pipeline leaks and finger-pointing follows. Alignment fixes the handoff.
Agree on definitions
Write down a shared ICP, MQL, and SQL definition both teams accept. Shared language is most of the battle.
Share goals and feedback
Tie both teams to pipeline and revenue, and create a feedback loop so lead quality keeps improving.
Key takeaways
- Misalignment makes pipeline leak
- Agree on a shared ICP, MQL, and SQL
- Tie both teams to pipeline and revenue
- Build a lead-quality feedback loop
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FAQ
Common questions.
What's the first step to alignment?
A shared, written definition of a qualified lead that both teams accept.
How do you measure alignment?
By lead acceptance rates, handoff smoothness, and pipeline created from marketing leads.