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Sales Rep Replacement ROI Calculator

Estimate whether replacing underperforming sales reps makes financial sense. This version separates revenue lift from gross-profit ROI so you can make a cleaner business case.

Enter your numbers

Total sales reps

Underperformers to replace

Expected annual revenue per solid rep ($)

Current annual revenue per underperformer ($)

Replacement cost per new rep ($)

Use your blended recruiting + vacancy + ramp-up estimate.

Expected annual growth after replacement (%)

Applied to the new-rep revenue scenario for Year 2.

Gross margin / contribution margin (%)

Needed for a true profit-based ROI. Default example: 30%.

Ramp-up months

Shown for context. The default formula assumes your hire cost already includes ramp loss.

Core logic: (expected revenue − current revenue) × reps replaced

Revenue-based ROI: (incremental revenue − replacement cost) ÷ replacement cost

Profit-based ROI: ((incremental revenue × gross margin) − replacement cost) ÷ replacement cost

Results

Current revenue from underperformers

Replacement revenue at target

Year 1 revenue lift

Total replacement cost

Year 1 net revenue gain

Year 2 revenue lift with growth

Revenue-based ROI

Profit-based ROI

Payback period

0 months

Break-even improvement per rep

Enter your numbers, then click Calculate ROI.

This tool is best used for directional planning. Revenue lift looks strong quickly, but true economic value depends on margin, retention, coaching alternatives, and the likelihood that replacement reps actually hit plan.