Sales
This course covers the full Sales workflow in Quickenerp. You will learn how to create and manage quotations, process orders, handle deliveries and invoicing, set up price lists, manage subscriptions, and track team performance through reports and dashboards. Every lesson provides step-by-step instructions, field-level explanations, and real business scenarios.
| Responsible | System |
|---|---|
| Last Update | 07/21/2026 |
| Completion Time | 1 week 1 day 20 hours |
| Members | 1 |
Sales Overview
View allSales Menu Structure
When you open the Sales app, the left sidebar shows the following menu hierarchy:
| Menu Group | Menu Item | What It Shows |
|---|---|---|
| Orders | Quotations | All draft/sent quotations. Default view grouped by status. Use kanban to manage pipeline. |
| Orders | Sales Orders | All confirmed orders. Smart buttons show delivery/invoice status. |
| Orders | Customers | Quick-access to customer records filtered for sales. |
| Orders | Subscriptions | All recurring subscriptions. Shows next invoice date and status. |
| Products | Products | Product catalog shared across all modules. |
| Reporting | Sales Analysis | Pivot and graph view for sales performance. Group by customer, product, team, date, region. |
| Reporting | Product Performance | Per-product sales metrics: units sold, revenue, margin, trend. |
| Configuration | Settings | Sales-specific settings - validity, confirmation policy, discounts, shipping. |
| Configuration | Sales Teams | Manage teams, leaders, members, and monthly targets. |
| Configuration | Price Lists | Define pricing rules per customer segment, currency, quantity breaks. |
| Configuration | Coupon Programs | Create promotion, coupon, and loyalty programs. |
| Configuration | Quotation Templates | Pre-configured quotation layouts with default terms and payment conditions. |
| Configuration | Subscription Templates | Define recurring plan templates with pre-filled lines and pricing. |
Dashboard View
The Sales dashboard (landing page) shows:
- KPI Cards - Sales this month, quotations to process, orders to deliver, overdue invoices. Each card is clickable.
- My Pipeline - Kanban view of quotations assigned to you, grouped by stage.
- Sales Graph - Monthly sales trend (current vs previous year).
- Top Customers - Highest revenue customers this period.
- Activities - Upcoming activities related to sales.
Recent Improvements
- Drag-and-drop KPI tiles - Rearrange dashboard cards to your preference.
- Inline Pipeline - Kanban pipeline embedded in dashboard, not a separate page.
- Real-time Updates - KPI numbers update in real time as orders are confirmed.
Price Lists
Define different prices per customer segment or currency. Go to Sales > Configuration > Price Lists. Enable "Multiple Price Lists" in Settings first.
Creating a Price List
- Click Create.
- Name - "Wholesale EUR", "Retail USD", "Student Pricing".
- Currency - All prices in this list use this currency.
- Country Group - Restrict to specific countries.
- Sequence - If multiple apply, lowest sequence wins.
- Save. Add price list items in the Items tab.
Price List Items - Each Rule Explained
| Field | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Applied On | All Products / Category / Product | Scope of this rule. |
| Min Quantity | Any number | Minimum qty for this rule. Volume discounts. |
| Compute Price | Fixed / Discount % / Formula | How final price is calculated. |
| Fixed Price | Any number | Exact price. Ignores list price. |
| Percentage Discount | 0?100% | Discount from list price. |
| Price Round | 0.01+ | Round to nearest increment. |
| Price Surcharge | Any number | Extra amount added to computed price. |
| Start/End Date | Dates | Seasonal or time-limited pricing. |
Examples
| Scenario | Items |
|---|---|
| Wholesale: 15% off, 25% off for 100+ | All Products Min 1 Discount 15%; All Products Min 100 Discount 25% |
| Europe EUR: fixed prices per product | Chair fixed ?199; Desk fixed ?499 |
| December Sale: 20% off furniture | Category Furniture, Discount 20%, Dec 1?31 |
Assigning Price Lists
- Set on customer contact form → Price List field.
- Pre-filled on new quotations. Override per quotation.
- Changing price list on a quotation recalculates all line prices.
Recent Improvements
- Grid View for Items - Edit items in spreadsheet-like grid.
- Price List Preview - See how prices look for sample customer/product.
- Auto Currency Conversion - Auto-convert from base price list using exchange rates.
Products in Quickenerp
Products are items you sell. They are shared across Sales, Purchases, Inventory, Manufacturing, and eCommerce. Go to Sales > Products > Products.
Product Types
| Type | Code | Inventory Tracking | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storable Product | product | Full - stock moves, valuation, traceability | Physical goods: electronics, furniture, clothing. |
| Consumable | consu | Minimal - quantity decreases only | Office supplies, packaging, low-cost items. |
| Service | service | None | Consulting, training, maintenance contracts. |
Product Form - All Fields Explained
| Section | Field | Model Field | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Info | Product Name | name | Customer-facing name on quotations, invoices, eCommerce. |
| General Info | Internal Reference | default_code | SKU or part number for internal use. |
| General Info | Barcode | barcode | EAN-13/UPC for POS and scanning. |
| General Info | Product Type | detailed_type | Storable, Consumable, or Service. Cannot change if stock exists. |
| General Info | Category | categ_id | Grouping for reporting, routes, and account mapping. |
| General Info | Sales Price | list_price | Base price. Overridden by price lists. |
| General Info | Cost | standard_price | Purchase/manufacturing cost. Hidden from Sales Users. |
| General Info | Customer Taxes | taxes_id | Default sales tax. Overridable per order line. |
| General Info | Vendor Taxes | supplier_taxes_id | Default purchase tax. |
| General Info | Unit of Measure | uom_id | Units, kg, liters, hours. Separate Purchase UoM if different. |
| General Info | Weight / Volume | weight / volume | Used for shipping rate calculation. |
| Inventory | Routes | route_ids | Buy, Manufacture, Dropship - determines supply method. |
| Sales | Sales Description | description_sale | Rich-text description on quotations and eCommerce. |
| Purchase | Purchase Description | description_purchase | Description shown on purchase orders. |
Creating a Product - Step by Step
- Go to Sales > Products > Products → click Create.
- Enter Product Name - use a clear customer-facing name.
- Select Product Type - Storable for physical goods.
- Set Sales Price and Cost.
- Choose Category - create categories under Sales → Configuration → Product Categories if needed.
- Set Customer Taxes - typically your default sales tax.
- Enter Internal Reference (e.g. CHR-001-BLK).
- Fill Sales Description - this appears on quotations.
- Click Save.
Product Categories
Categories are hierarchical (parent/child). Go to Sales > Configuration > Product Categories.
- Categories inherit properties: income/expense accounts, tax rules, routes.
- Example: Electronics → Computers → Laptops → Gaming Laptops.
- Each category can have default Sales Account and COGS Account.
Recent Improvements
- Grid View Editing - Edit multiple products inline, change prices/costs in bulk.
- Product Image Gallery - Upload multiple images per product.
- Enhanced Product Search - Search by name, reference, barcode, or description simultaneously.