CRM glossary

What is a Deal stage?

A defined step in the sales process, such as qualification, proposal or negotiation.

Updated October 2026·2 min read·By the MagicWand team
Definition

Deal stage: A defined step in the sales process, such as qualification, proposal or negotiation.

Example

A deal moves from Proposal to Negotiation when the buyer sends redlines on the contract.

Why it matters

Consistent stage definitions make forecasts meaningful.

Deal stage in MagicWand

Stage placement follows real activity; manual overrides are audited.