How to Use ClickUp for Sales Tracking

ClickUp is a powerful all-in-one workspace that helps sales teams organize leads, track deals, and manage revenue pipelines without juggling multiple tools. This step-by-step guide walks you through setting up sales tracking so you can move from scattered spreadsheets to a streamlined, automated workflow.

The process below is based on sales tracking best practices and shows you how to configure a simple but effective system that scales with your team.

Why Use ClickUp for Sales Tracking

Traditional spreadsheets and disconnected tools make it hard to see what is happening across your sales funnel. A dedicated workspace for deals helps you centralize data, collaborate in real time, and automate routine follow-up.

With ClickUp, you can:

Manage leads, prospects, and customers in one place
Standardize your sales pipeline stages
Automate reminders and follow-ups
Visualize revenue forecasts and sales activities
Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams

The steps below show you how to design a clean system that any rep can understand and adopt quickly.

Step 1: Create a Sales Workspace in ClickUp

Start by creating a dedicated area for all of your sales processes. This keeps your sales data separate from other departments like product or operations.

Log in to your ClickUp account.
Create or choose a Workspace for your organization.
Add a Space and name it something like “Sales” or “Revenue”.
Choose a color and icon that make it easy to recognize.

Inside this Space you will add Folders and Lists that represent different sales processes such as new business, renewals, or account expansion.

Step 2: Build a Sales Pipeline List in ClickUp

The core of your system will be a sales pipeline List. Each task in this List represents a deal or opportunity, and the task moves through stages as the deal progresses.

In your Sales Space, create a new Folder called “Pipelines”.
Inside that Folder, create a List named “New Business Pipeline”.
Switch the view to Board view so each sales stage appears as a column.

Now set up your pipeline stages using Statuses in ClickUp.

Configure Pipeline Statuses in ClickUp

Use custom Statuses so your sales team can instantly see where each opportunity stands.

Common Statuses include:

New Lead
Qualified
Discovery
Proposal Sent
Negotiation
Closed Won
Closed Lost

Adjust the names to match your existing process, but keep the number of stages manageable so reps do not get lost in micro-steps.

Step 3: Add Custom Fields for Sales Data in ClickUp

Custom Fields let you track the specific details that matter to your sales process, beyond the default task fields.

In your pipeline List, add Custom Fields such as:

Deal Value (currency)
Close Date (date)
Lead Source (dropdown)
Industry (dropdown)
Company Size (number or dropdown)
Probability to Close (percentage)
Account Owner (assignee or text)

These fields make it easy to filter, sort, and report on your opportunities. For example, you can group deals by Lead Source or sort by Close Date to see what is closing this month.

Step 4: Create and Qualify Deals in ClickUp

With your List and fields ready, you are ready to start adding opportunities. Each opportunity is a task that moves through your pipeline.

Click New Task in your pipeline List.
Name the task with the company and a short deal description, like “Acme Corp – CRM Rollout”.
Fill in your Custom Fields such as Deal Value and Lead Source.
Assign the task to the sales rep who owns the opportunity.
Set a due date or key milestone date.

Use the task description to capture discovery notes, qualification details, or a timeline. Add subtasks for specific steps like demos, proposal creation, or legal review.

Collaborate on Deals Inside ClickUp

Instead of spreading updates across email threads, keep everything tied to the deal task.

Use comments to post updates and tag team members.
Attach proposals, contracts, and meeting notes directly to the task.
Create checklists for call prep or implementation requirements.

This collaboration model helps everyone see the full context of a deal in seconds.

Step 5: Design Sales Views in ClickUp

Different roles need different perspectives on the same data. Views in ClickUp let you organize the pipeline for reps, managers, and leadership.

Board View: Visual Pipeline in ClickUp

Board view is ideal for day-to-day pipeline management. Each column represents a stage and each card is a deal.

Use Board view to:

Drag and drop deals between stages
Spot bottlenecks in specific statuses
Filter by assignee to see each rep’s pipeline

List and Table Views for Reporting

List or Table views are perfect for more detailed analysis. You can show Custom Fields in columns to track value, probability, and close dates.

Create views such as:

This Month’s Closing Deals (filter by close date)
High-Value Pipeline (filter by deal value)
By Lead Source (group by source)

Save these views so managers can quickly review progress in recurring pipeline meetings.

Step 6: Use ClickUp to Track Sales Activities

Sales success is driven by consistent activity. You can use tasks and views to track calls, emails, demos, and meetings.

Create separate Lists for outreach campaigns or sequences.
Use recurring tasks for daily or weekly prospecting blocks.
Track follow-up dates with reminders and due dates.

Connecting activities to opportunities in ClickUp makes it easier to understand which actions move deals forward.

Automate Follow-Ups in ClickUp

Automation helps prevent deals from slipping through the cracks. Use built-in automation to trigger actions when statuses or dates change.

Example automations include:

When a task moves to “Proposal Sent”, assign a follow-up date.
When a due date passes, post a comment to remind the assignee.
When a task is moved to “Closed Won”, update a separate List for onboarding.

Automations reduce manual admin work and help reps stay focused on selling.

Step 7: Forecast Revenue and Analyze Performance

Once your deals and activities are consistently tracked, you can build simple forecasts and performance snapshots.

Use the fields and views you created in ClickUp to:

Sum deal values by stage or close date range
Group opportunities by sales rep to see individual pipelines
Filter out Closed Lost deals to focus on active revenue

For more advanced analysis, you can connect your workspace with business intelligence tools or export data for further modeling.

Step 8: Improve Your Sales Process Over Time

A sales system is never finished. As you work with your pipeline, you will discover new stages, fields, and automations that improve visibility.

Review your ClickUp setup regularly and ask:

Are stages clear and meaningful to reps?
Do Custom Fields capture everything needed for reporting?
Where do deals stall most often, and why?

Refining your process inside the platform helps you scale without needing another tool.

Learn More About Sales Tracking

For a deeper dive into sales tracking software strategies and examples, review the original guide that inspired this how-to walkthrough: Sales Tracking Software Guide.

If you need expert help designing a complete sales workspace, pipeline structure, or automation architecture, you can also explore consulting resources like Consultevo for tailored implementation support.

Get Started with ClickUp for Sales

By creating a dedicated sales Space, building a clean pipeline List, defining custom fields, and using automation, you transform your workspace into a central hub for every deal. Your team gains a shared source of truth, faster handoffs, and a clear view of revenue.

Follow the steps in this guide, start simple, and refine your configuration as your pipeline grows. A well-structured ClickUp setup will help your sales team stay organized, act faster, and close more business with less manual effort.

Need Help With ClickUp?

If you want expert help building, automating, or scaling your ClickUp workspace, work with ConsultEvo — trusted ClickUp Solution Partners.

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