Sales Productivity

What is the Average CRM Input Time for B2B Sales?

Updated: October 31, 2025 | Source: Optifai Sales Ops Benchmark 2025 (N=939)

TL;DR

B2B sales reps spend an average of 2.3 hours per day on CRM input (11.5 hours/week). After AI adoption, this drops to 1.4 hours/day—a 40% reduction. Source: Optifai Sales Ops Benchmark 2025 (N=939 companies, 2025 Q1-Q3).

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Key Data

Average CRM Input Time (Pre-AI)

2.3h

B2B sales reps spend 2.3 hours/day on average entering data into CRM systems

Based on 939 companies

💡 Note: Segment values represent typical ranges observed in industry studies. Individual company results may vary based on specific business models and processes.

AI Impact

Pre-AI
2.3hours/day
Post-AI
1.4hours/day
Reduction
40%
Time Saved
0.9h/day

Source: Optifai Sales Ops Benchmark 2025

Updated: 2025-11-01

Weekly Impact

Pre-AI Weekly
11.5hours
Post-AI Weekly
7hours
Hours Saved
4.5h/week
Sample Size
N=939

Source: Optifai Sales Ops Benchmark 2025

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About This Data

This benchmark is based on anonymized CRM usage data from 939 B2B companies collected between 2025 Q1-Q3. Data is weighted by industry and company size to ensure representativeness.

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Update History

Data last updated: November 1, 2025

v1.1November 1, 2025
  • ✓Added industry-specific segmentation (SaaS, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Consulting)
  • ✓Added company size segmentation (Small 1-50, Medium 51-200, Large 201+)
  • ✓Enhanced data granularity with segment-level benchmarks
  • ✓Improved sample size transparency with per-segment reporting

Impacted metrics:

CRM input timeAI productivity improvement
v1.0October 31, 2025
  • ✓Initial release of CRM input time benchmark
  • ✓Overall average: 2.3 hours/day (N=939 companies)
  • ✓AI adoption impact analysis included

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