7 Post-Quote Follow-Up Emails That Close Deals
80% of sales need 5+ follow-ups, but 44% of reps give up after the first. These 7 tested templates give you the complete script.
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Day +2 — Receipt confirmation
Subject: 'Did you get a chance to review the proposal?'. Short, direct, no pressure. Reply rate: 22%.
Day +5 — Added value
Share a similar success story or a useful resource. Show expertise without selling.
Day +8 — Pre-empt an objection
'Some clients ask us about X. Let me clear it up just in case...'. Break the silence elegantly.
Day +12 — Genuine urgency
Mention offer validity or upcoming price changes. Real, not manipulative.
Day +15 — Social proof
A testimonial or data point: 'We just closed with [similar company]. Here's the result.'
Day +18 — Straight to the point
'Shall we move ahead or should I close the file for now?'. 18% reply right here.
Day +21 — Break-up email
'I'll assume now isn't the time. If that changes, I'm here.'. Paradoxically, it works. Reply rate: 33%.
💡 Email #6 (direct close) generates 18% of all replies across the cadence.
Source: Yesware 2024
💡 Break-up emails have a 33% reply rate, the highest of any follow-up.
Source: HubSpot Sales
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