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Sales Discount Approval

Set discount approval rules that protect margin without blocking deals.

Quick checklist

  • Define discount tiers by deal size.
  • Require approval above set thresholds.
  • Track discount impact on margin.
  • Avoid stacking discounts.
  • Review discount policy quarterly.

Step-by-step

  1. Set a standard discount ladder.
  2. Define approval thresholds by tier.
  3. Calculate effective monthly rates.
  4. Track churn and renewal outcomes.
  5. Adjust guardrails after pricing changes.

What to watch

  • Over-discounting erodes LTV quickly.
  • Inconsistent approvals create leakage.
  • Discounts without value messaging raise churn.

Common mistakes

  • Allowing ad-hoc discounts in enterprise deals.
  • Ignoring gross margin impact.
  • Mixing promotions with negotiated discounts.

Tools to use