Fair, data informed territory planning boosts morale and results. In Oxfordshire where accounts cluster around science parks, universities and NHS suppliers, thoughtful coverage models help sellers spend time where it counts. Use this practical approach to design territories that balance opportunity and workload.
Map the market first
List ideal customer profiles and segment by vertical – life sciences, SaaS, manufacturing and professional services. Plot accounts across Oxford, Abingdon, Didcot, Bicester and Reading. Use size signals: employee count, funding, locations; to estimate potential.
Choose a coverage model
- Named accounts = for enterprise and key accounts across Oxford and Thames Valley.
- Postcode territories = for SMB and mid market with travel efficiency in mind.
- Hybrid model = strategic named accounts plus geographic catchment for new business.
Set capacity and quotas
Estimate activity required per territory; discovery calls, demos and proposals. Back into realistic quotas based on historical win rates and cycle length. Ensure equitable opportunity by comparing total potential per rep and adjust assignments where needed.
Handovers and rules of engagement
Write clear rules for prospecting ownership, inbound routing and account transitions. Publish a shared dashboard so marketing, SDR and AE teams can collaborate without conflict.
Review cadence
Run quarterly territory reviews. Track pipeline coverage by territory, win rate and new logo count. Rebalance when data shows drift or market changes.
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