Identifying Sales Reps Meeting Target
A Sales Manager needs to quickly determine how many sales representatives have achieved their monthly sales target of $5,000 to assess team performance and identify top performers for potential bonuses or recognition.
=COUNTIF(B2:B6, ">=5000") How it works: This formula counts the number of cells within the range B2 to B6 (where monthly sales figures are located) that contain a value greater than or equal to 5000. The criteria '>=5000' is enclosed in double quotes because it includes a comparison operator.
Data Setup
| Sales Rep | Monthly Sales |
|---|---|
| Alice | 6200 |
| Bob | 4800 |
| Charlie | 7100 |
| David | 3500 |
| Eve | 5500 |
Step-by-Step Guide
Open your Excel spreadsheet containing sales data.
Identify the column that contains the 'Monthly Sales' figures (e.g., Column B).
Select an empty cell where you want the result to appear.
Type the formula: `=COUNTIF(B2:B6, ">=5000")`.
Press Enter to see the count of sales reps who met or exceeded the $5,000 target.
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