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Glossary

Comprehensive reference guide for all terms and concepts in the Aellysa platform. This glossary explains everything from basic computer terms to advanced sales concepts.

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A

Account

A company or organization that you're selling to. Contains multiple contacts and can have multiple deals.

Account Health

Status indicator for account relationship: Good, At Risk, Critical, or Churned.

Account Mapping

Visual representation of stakeholders and their relationships within a target account. Shows decision makers, influencers, champions, and blockers.

Account Strategy

Strategic planning and development plan for target accounts, including growth opportunities and engagement strategies.

Account Type

Classification of account: Prospect, Customer, Partner, or Competitor.

Activity Event

Recorded interaction such as email sent/received, call made, meeting held, or note added.

Activity Timeline

Chronological record of all interactions (emails, calls, meetings, notes) related to a deal, account, or contact.

Admin

User role with full system access, including user management, organization settings, and system configuration.

Approval Workflow

Process where proposals or deals require manager/admin approval before proceeding. Includes approve, reject, or request changes actions.

Applied (Smart Update)

Status indicating a Smart Update has been accepted and synced to the CRM system.

At-Risk Deal

A deal showing warning signs that it might be lost. Identified by AI based on declining engagement, missed milestones, or other risk factors.

Attachment

File attached to an email, proposal, or deal document.

Audit Log

Record of all system activities and changes, including who made changes and when.

B

Battlecard

Quick-reference card with competitive positioning, objection handling, or product information. Used during sales calls and meetings.

Behavior Signature

Pattern of contact behavior including tone preference, response timing, and communication style.

Blocker

A contact who may prevent or delay a purchase decision. Needs to be identified and addressed.

Bulk Actions

Operations performed on multiple items at once, such as applying or rejecting multiple Smart Updates.

C

Calendar Integration

Connection between Aellysa and external calendar systems (Outlook, Google) to sync meetings and events.

Case Study

Customer success story document used as sales collateral to demonstrate value and results.

Champion

An internal contact at the prospect account who advocates for your solution. Key stakeholder in the buying process.

Changes Requested

Proposal status indicating the approver wants modifications before approval.

Closed Lost

Pipeline stage for deals that did not result in a sale.

Closed Won

Pipeline stage for deals that successfully closed and resulted in a sale.

Command Hub

Admin-only control center for system configuration, integrations management, data health monitoring, AI policies, field mapping, audit logs, and user management.

Confidence Score

Numerical value (0-100) indicating how confident the AI is in a Smart Update suggestion.

Contact

An individual person associated with an account. Can be a decision maker, influencer, user, or other role.

Conversion Rate

Percentage of deals that successfully close as won deals. Calculated as: (Won Deals / Total Closed Deals) × 100.

CRM Sync

Automatic or manual synchronization of data between Aellysa and external CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot).

CSV Import

Process of importing data from a CSV file into Aellysa, typically for deals, accounts, or contacts.

D

Data Mapping

Process of matching columns from imported data (CSV) to Aellysa field names.

Deal

A sales opportunity or potential sale. Tracks through pipeline stages from qualification to closed won/lost.

Deal Dashboard

Detailed view of a single deal showing all information, activities, contacts, emails, and related data.

Deal Room

Collaborative workspace for complex deals with shared documents and team collaboration.

Deal Rescue

Feature that identifies at-risk deals and provides playbooks (step-by-step strategies) to save them.

Deal Value

Monetary amount of a sales opportunity, typically in the account's currency.

Decision Criteria

Factors the prospect uses to evaluate and select a solution. Part of MEDDPICC framework.

Decision Maker

The person with final authority to approve a purchase. Critical stakeholder in the sales process.

Decision Process

Steps the prospect follows to make a purchase decision. Part of MEDDPICC framework.

Deliverables

Specific items or outcomes promised in a proposal that will be provided to the customer.

Discount Value

Amount of money discounted from the total proposal value.

Discovery

Pipeline stage where you're learning about the prospect's needs, challenges, and requirements.

Draft

Unfinished proposal or document that hasn't been submitted or sent yet. Can be edited freely.

E

Economic Buyer

The person who controls the budget and makes financial decisions. May be different from the decision maker.

Email Thread

Collection of related emails in a conversation, showing the full communication history.

Engagement Analytics

Dashboard showing detailed metrics about sales activities, relationship momentum, and engagement trends with accounts and contacts.

Engagement Level

Measure of how actively a contact or account is interacting with you, often color-coded in visualizations.

Engagement Score

Numerical score (0-100) indicating how actively a contact or account is engaging with you. Based on email responses, meeting attendance, and other interactions.

Engagement Tab

Pipeline section showing engagement timeline and trends for accounts and contacts.

Executive Summary

High-level overview section of a proposal that summarizes key points for decision makers.

Expired (Smart Update)

Status indicating a Smart Update is no longer relevant or has passed its expiration date.

Export

Function to download data (deals, contacts, Smart Updates) in various formats (CSV, JSON, Salesforce, HubSpot) for external use or CRM sync.

F

Field Changes

Specific CRM field updates suggested in a Smart Update, showing old value vs. new value.

Final Value

Total proposal amount after discounts are applied.

Focus Area

Main dashboard showing prioritized tasks, meetings, and activities for the day. Your daily command center.

Follow-Up

Scheduled action or reminder to contact a prospect or customer at a future date.

Forecast

Predicted sales revenue based on deal values and probabilities. Weighted forecast = Sum of (Deal Value × Probability).

G

Go-To-Map

Internal organizational directory showing who to contact for different departments, functions, or support needs. Styled as an interactive book interface.

H

Heatmap

Visual grid showing deals organized by stage (rows) and time period (columns). Color intensity indicates deal value or count.

HubSpot Format

Export format compatible with HubSpot CRM for data synchronization.

I

Implementation Timeline

Schedule showing when and how a solution will be implemented, typically included in proposals.

Inbox

Centralized email management interface with smart views, folders, and email-to-deal linking capabilities.

Influencer

A contact who can influence the buying decision but doesn't have final authority. Important for building consensus.

Integration

Connection between Aellysa and external systems (Outlook, Salesforce, etc.) to sync data and functionality.

K

KPI (Key Performance Indicator)

Metrics displayed on dashboards such as pipeline value, win rate, conversion rate, and quota progress.

L

Label

Tag or category assigned to emails for organization and filtering.

Lead

A potential customer before they become a qualified opportunity. Managed in the Leads board before conversion to deal.

Lead Board

Kanban-style board for managing leads through stages: New, Contacted, Qualified, Converted.

Lead Score

Numerical value indicating the quality and likelihood of a lead to become a customer.

Line Item

Individual product or service in a proposal with quantity, unit price, and total price.

M

Manager

User role with team oversight capabilities. Can view team deals, approve proposals, and access management dashboard.

MEDDPICC

Sales qualification framework: Metrics, Economic Buyer, Decision Criteria, Decision Process, Identify Pain, Champion, Competition. Used to score deal quality.

Meeting Prep

Widget in Focus Area showing upcoming meetings with participant information and related deal context.

Metrics (MEDDPICC)

Quantifiable measures the prospect uses to evaluate success. Part of MEDDPICC framework.

Multi-Threading

Sales strategy of engaging multiple stakeholders simultaneously within an account to build consensus.

N

Negotiation

Pipeline stage where pricing, terms, and contract details are being finalized.

Next Step

Specific action item or task planned for a deal, typically updated after each interaction.

Notes

Text entries added to deals, accounts, contacts, or meetings to record observations and information.

O

Objection Handling

Techniques and responses for addressing customer concerns or resistance during the sales process.

Outlook Integration

Connection to Microsoft Outlook for email and calendar synchronization.

Owner

User assigned as the primary person responsible for a deal, account, or contact.

P

Partner Mapping

Visualization of partner relationships and co-selling opportunities.

Pending Approval

Proposal status indicating it's been submitted and is waiting for manager/admin review.

Persona

Category of contact based on their role and buying behavior (Exec, Technical, Procurement, Legal, etc.).

Pipeline

All active deals organized by stage. Shows progression from initial contact to closed won/lost.

Pipeline Stage

Current phase of a deal: Qualification, Discovery, Proposal, Negotiation, Closed Won, Closed Lost.

Playbook

Pre-built, step-by-step strategy to rescue at-risk deals. Includes actions, templates, and timing recommendations.

Probability

Likelihood (0-100%) that a deal will close successfully. Used in forecast calculations.

Product Catalog

Centralized list of products and services available to add to proposals.

Proposal

Formal sales document sent to prospects with pricing, scope of work, deliverables, and terms. Requires approval workflow.

Proposal Number

Unique identifier assigned to each proposal for tracking and reference.

Proposal Status

Current state of a proposal: Draft, Pending Approval, Changes Requested, Approved, Sent, Viewed, Accepted, Rejected.

Q

Qualification

Initial pipeline stage where you determine if a prospect is a good fit and has budget/authority/need.

Quota

Sales target or goal assigned to a sales rep, typically measured in revenue or number of deals.

Quota Progress

Percentage of quota achieved, displayed as a progress indicator.

R

Rejected (Proposal)

Proposal status indicating it was declined by the approver or the customer.

Rejected (Smart Update)

Status indicating a Smart Update was dismissed and will not be applied.

Relationship Strength

Measure of how strong the relationship is with a contact, often used in account mapping.

Renewal

Process of extending or continuing an existing customer contract.

Risk Factors

Specific indicators that contribute to a deal's risk score, such as declining engagement or missed milestones.

Risk Score

Numerical value (0-100%) indicating how likely a deal is to be lost. Higher score = higher risk. Calculated by AI based on multiple factors.

ROI Calculator

Tool or document used to demonstrate return on investment for a proposed solution.

S

Salesforce Format

Export format compatible with Salesforce CRM for data synchronization.

SalesHub

Centralized repository for battlecards, sales documents, case studies, and competitive intelligence.

Scope of Work

Detailed description of what will be delivered in a proposal, including tasks and responsibilities.

Seniority

Level of contact within organization hierarchy (Individual Contributor, Manager, Director, VP, C-Level, etc.).

Slipping Deal

A deal with declining probability over time, indicating it may be at risk.

Smart Update

AI-generated suggestion to update CRM fields based on activities (emails, calls, meetings). Ready for approval and sync.

Smart View

AI-powered email organization that automatically categorizes emails into actionable groups (Action Inbox, Waiting for Reply, etc.).

Snooze

Action to postpone an email or task until a later time when you'll address it.

Stakeholder

Any person involved in or influencing a buying decision within a prospect account.

Stale Deal

A deal that hasn't been updated or had activity in 14+ days, flagged for attention.

Sync Status

Indicator showing whether integrations (Outlook, calendar) are connected and when last sync occurred.

T

Template

Reusable document structure for proposals, emails, or other documents. Saves time and ensures consistency.

Tenant

Organization or company instance in the system. All users, deals, and data belong to a tenant. Also called "Organization."

Terms and Conditions

Legal and business terms included in a proposal, such as payment terms, warranties, and service level agreements.

Total Value

Sum of all line items in a proposal before discounts are applied.

U

Unread

Status indicating an email or notification hasn't been viewed yet.

User

Standard sales rep role. Can create and manage own deals, create proposals (subject to approval), and access personal dashboards.

User Role

Permission level assigned to a user: Admin, Manager, or User (Sales Rep).

V

Valid Until

Expiration date for a proposal, after which pricing or terms may change.

Validation

Process of checking imported data for errors or inconsistencies before finalizing the import.

Version

Number indicating which iteration of a proposal or document this is. Increments when changes are made.

View Count

Number of times a proposal has been viewed by the recipient.

Viewed (Proposal)

Status indicating the customer has opened and viewed the proposal.

W

Weighted Pipeline

Sum of all deal values multiplied by their probabilities. More accurate forecast than simple sum of deal values.

Won Deal

Successfully closed deal where the customer purchased. Moves to "Closed Won" stage.

Workspace

Central hub for documents, templates, proposals, products, Smart Updates, and collaboration tools.

Workspace Tab

Section within Workspace for managing documents, templates, and collaboration tools.

Basic Computer and Interface Terms
Button

A clickable element on the screen that performs an action when you click it. Usually appears as a rectangular shape with text or an icon.

Click

To press and release the left mouse button once. This is how you interact with buttons, links, and other elements on the screen.

Dashboard

A main screen that shows an overview of important information, like a control panel. In Aellysa, the Focus Area is your main dashboard.

Field

An empty box or area where you type information, like a name, email address, or number. Also called an "input field" or "text field."

Save

To store your work so it's remembered. Always click "Save" after entering information to make sure it's stored in the system.

Cancel

A button that closes a window or form without saving any changes you made.

Delete

To permanently remove something from the system. Be careful - deleted items usually cannot be recovered.

Edit

To change or modify existing information. Click "Edit" to modify a deal, contact, or other item.

Search

A box where you type words to find specific items. The system will show you results that match what you typed.

Filter

A way to show only certain items that meet specific criteria. For example, filtering deals to show only those in the "Proposal" stage.

Sort

To arrange items in a specific order, like alphabetically by name or by date (newest first or oldest first).

Tab

A clickable section at the top of a page that switches between different views or sections. Like tabs in a filing cabinet.

Menu

A list of options or actions you can choose from. Usually appears when you click a button or icon.

Icon

A small picture or symbol that represents something. For example, an envelope icon represents email.

Link

Text or an image you can click to go to another page or open something. Usually appears in blue and underlined.

Dropdown Menu

A list that appears when you click on a field, showing options you can choose from. Also called a "select menu."

Checkbox

A small square box you can click to select or deselect an option. A checkmark appears when selected.

Scroll

To move up or down on a page to see more content. Use your mouse wheel, scroll bar on the right side, or arrow keys.

Refresh

To reload the page to see the latest information. Usually done by clicking a refresh button or pressing F5 on your keyboard.

Notification

A message that appears to alert you about something, like a new email or a deal that needs attention.

Tooltip

A small box with helpful text that appears when you hover your mouse over an icon or button.

Upload

To transfer a file from your computer to the Aellysa system.

Download

To save a file from Aellysa to your computer.

Browser

The program you use to access the internet, like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. Aellysa runs in your browser.

Login/Sign In

To enter your username and password to access your account.

Logout/Sign Out

To exit your account when you're done working.

Sales and Business Terms
Sales Rep

A person whose job is to sell products or services to customers. Also called a "Sales Representative" or "Account Executive."

Prospect

A potential customer who might buy your product or service but hasn't yet.

Customer/Client

A person or company that has already purchased from you.

Opportunity

A potential sale that you're actively working on. In Aellysa, this is called a "Deal."

Qualify

To determine if a prospect has the budget, authority, and need to buy your product. This happens in the "Qualification" stage.

Close

To successfully complete a sale. A "closed won" deal means you made the sale. A "closed lost" deal means you didn't.

Revenue

Money earned from sales.

ROI (Return on Investment)

A calculation showing how much value or profit a customer will get from buying your product compared to what they pay.

Quote

Similar to a proposal, a document with pricing information for a potential sale.

Contract

A legal agreement between you and the customer outlining the terms of the sale.

Objection

A concern or reason a prospect gives for not buying. Common objections include price, timing, or need.

Demo

A demonstration of your product to show a prospect how it works.

Win Rate

The percentage of deals that successfully close. If you close 3 out of 10 deals, your win rate is 30%.

Average Deal Size

The average amount of money in your deals.

Sales Cycle

The amount of time it takes from first contact with a prospect to closing the deal.

Touchpoint

Any interaction you have with a prospect, like an email, phone call, or meeting.

Upsell

Selling additional products or services to an existing customer.

Cross-sell

Selling a different product to an existing customer.

Churn

When a customer stops using your product or doesn't renew their contract.

Territory

The geographic area or group of accounts assigned to a sales rep.

CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

A system (like Aellysa) that helps you manage relationships with customers and prospects, track deals, and organize sales activities.

Email and Communication Terms
Email Thread

A series of related emails in a conversation, showing the back-and-forth exchange.

Reply

To respond to an email you received.

Reply All

To respond to an email and include all the original recipients.

Forward

To send an email you received to someone else.

CC (Carbon Copy)

To send a copy of an email to someone who isn't the main recipient, but should be aware of the message.

BCC (Blind Carbon Copy)

Like CC, but the other recipients can't see that this person was copied.

Subject Line

The title or topic of an email, shown in your inbox.

Signature

Text automatically added to the bottom of your emails, usually with your name, title, and contact information.

Sync

To automatically update information between different systems so they match. For example, syncing your Outlook calendar with Aellysa.

Technology and System Terms
AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Computer technology that can learn and make suggestions, like Aellysa's Smart Updates that suggest what to do next.

Automation

When the system does something automatically without you having to do it manually.

API

A way for different computer systems to talk to each other and share information.

Cloud

Storing data and running programs on the internet instead of on your computer. Aellysa is a cloud-based system.

Error

A problem that prevents something from working. Usually shows an error message explaining what went wrong.

Permission

What you're allowed to do in the system based on your role (Admin, Manager, or User).

Security

Protection of your data and account from unauthorized access.

Two-Factor Authentication

An extra security step that requires both your password and a code from your phone to log in.

Session

The time you're logged into Aellysa. Your session ends when you log out or after a period of inactivity.

Aellysa Interface Terms
Sidebar

The menu on the left side of the screen with navigation options.

Header

The top section of the page, usually showing the page title and action buttons.

Card

A box or container on the screen showing information, like a deal card or contact card.

Widget

A small component on a dashboard that shows specific information, like the Energy Barometer widget.

KPI Card

A card showing a Key Performance Indicator, like total pipeline value or win rate.

Table

Information displayed in rows and columns, like a spreadsheet.

Pagination

Breaking a long list into multiple pages with page numbers to navigate through them.

Breadcrumb

A navigation trail at the top of the page showing where you are, like: Home > Pipeline > Deal Details.

Modal

A pop-up window that appears on top of the page, usually for entering or editing information.

Drawer

A panel that slides in from the side of the screen, often showing additional information.

Badge

A small colored indicator, like "New" or "Urgent" shown on items.

Progress Bar

A visual indicator showing how complete something is, like quota progress.

Chart/Graph

A visual representation of data, like a line chart showing engagement over time.

Timeline

A visual representation of events in chronological order.

Kanban Board

A visual board with columns showing different stages, where you can drag items between columns.

Grid View

Displaying items in a grid pattern, like a gallery of cards.

List View

Displaying items in a vertical list, one after another.

Detail View

A page showing all the detailed information about one item.