A sales qualification framework helps streamline the sales process, saves time and resources, and improves sales performance. For sales professionals to identify the customers who are most likely to purchase their products or services – and this is exactly where sales qualification comes into play.

In my job as Nordic Sales Director at Amesto Growth I wrote an article about sales frameworks, with a focus on the BANT, GPCTBA/C&I, and MEDDPICC frameworks.

What is sales qualification?

Sales qualification is the process of determining whether a prospect has the potential to become a paying customer. It involves assessing elements such as needs, budget, readiness to buy, and finally the authority to make decisions.  This should be implemented systematically in your sales organization. 

Positive benefits of using a sales qualification framework 

• Improved efficiency: Reducing time wasted on prospects unlikely to convert.

• Increased conversion rates: Focusing on qualified leads results in a better return on investment.
• Better forecasting: A consistent qualification process allows sales teams to more accurately predict future sales results.
• Enhanced communication: Strengthens collaboration and alignment within the sales team, ensuring everyone is on the same page.

Three examples of sales qualification frameworks

In the article, I cover the following frameworks in detail.  

• BANT: Developed by IBM, BANT stands for Budget, Authority, Need, and Timeline. 

• MEDDPICC: A more comprehensive framework for complex, enterprise-level sales. MEDDPICC stands for Metrics, Economic Buyer, Decision Criteria, Decision Process, Identify Pain, Champion, and Competition.

• GPCTBA/C&I: HubSpot developed this version of the GPCT framework to address the changing landscape of sales and marketing. GPCTBA/C&I stands for Goals, Plans, Challenges, Timeline, Budget, Authority, Consequences, and Implications. 

Read the full story on the Amesto Growth blog here.