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6 HubSpot Reports Every Sales Leader Should Bookmark

Written by Maryanne McWhirter | December 11, 2025

How to get instant visibility into activity, pipeline health, performance trends, and revenue blockers.

If you're using HubSpot to manage your sales process, you already have access to powerful, pre-built reports that can help you coach better, forecast smarter, and eliminate pipeline surprises.

The best part? These are out-of-the-box reports. No customization required.

Here's a walk-through of six of the most valuable HubSpot reports. Below is a breakdown of each report, what it shows, and how to use it to drive stronger sales performance.

Summary: The 6 Must-Bookmark HubSpot Reports

  1. Activity Leaderboard by Rep: Track effort and consistency.

  2. Deals by Stage: Understand pipeline health and forecasting accuracy.

  3. Deal Win Rate by Month: Measure true performance over time.

  4. Deal Velocity: Spot bottlenecks and slow stages.

  5. Open Deals by Activity Date: Prioritize neglected or stalled deals.

  6. Team Activity Overview: Monitor the heartbeat of your sales org.

These reports give you clarity, speed, and fewer surprises without building a single custom report.

1. Activity Leaderboard by Rep (With Type Breakdown)

What This Report Shows

A rep-by-rep breakdown of:

  • Calls

  • Emails

  • Meetings

  • Total activity volume

Activity types are color-coded, making it easy to compare effort and consistency across team members.

Why It Matters

This report reveals who is actually putting in the work not just who says they are.

It helps managers:

  • Coach based on effort (not anecdotes).

  • Identify top and bottom performers.

  • Spot early signs of burnout or disengagement.

How to Use It

  • Review weekly in IFMs (Individual Focus Meetings).

  • Track consistency, not just spikes.

  • Pair it with revenue reports to understand effort vs. results.

2. Deals by Stage

What This Report Shows

A pipeline view that displays both:

  • Total deal amount, and

  • Weighted deal amount

across every stage in your pipeline.

Why It Matters

This report exposes:

  • Where deals are piling up

  • Stages that need definition or cleanup

  • Breakdown points in your sales process

It’s also a powerful forecasting tool.

How to Use It

  • Review in weekly pipeline meetings.

  • Identify stages causing slowdowns.

  • Ask questions like:

    • “Why are so many deals stuck at Contract Sent?”

    • “Do we need clearer stage definitions here?”

3. Deal Win Rate by Month

What This Report Shows

Your team’s win rate over time, calculated by:

Closed-Won Deals ÷ (Closed-Won + Closed-Lost Deals)

Why It Matters

This report reveals true performance, not just activity volume.
It helps you understand:

  • Seasonal trends

  • Campaign impact

  • Win-rate fluctuations

  • Revenue explanations beyond “we worked hard”

How to Use It

  • View monthly for long-term insight.

  • Compare win rate before/after major initiatives.

  • Use it to diagnose drops in performance.

4. Deal Velocity

What This Report Shows

How long it takes for deals to:

  • Move through each stage

  • Close (Won or Lost)

Why It Matters

Deal velocity uncovers bottlenecks and momentum killers.
It helps leaders pinpoint:

  • Slow-moving reps

  • Stages where deals stall

  • How long opportunities sit untouched

How to Use It

  • Analyze per rep to compare speed.

  • Monitor how process changes affect velocity.

  • Use as a “flashlight in the dark” to spot hidden friction.

5. Open Deals by Activity Date

What This Report Shows

Deals sorted by oldest last activity date, showing which opportunities have been neglected the longest.

Why It Matters

If you're serious about pipeline accuracy, this report is non-negotiable. It surfaces:

  • Stalled deals

  • Deals with no recorded activity

  • Opportunities at risk of going cold

How to Use It

  • Bookmark it: this report should be reviewed weekly.

  • Ask reps:

    • “Why hasn’t this deal moved?”

    • “Does this deal belong in the pipeline anymore?”

  • Use it to maintain a clean, accurate pipeline.

6. Team Activity Overview

What This Report Shows

A full view of your team’s activity (calls, emails, meetings, and more) across customizable time frames.

Why It Matters

It’s the heartbeat of your sales organization.

It helps sales leaders:

  • Spot dips in productivity early

  • Hold reps accountable

  • Understand what’s driving results

  • Benchmark activity by rep or team

How to Use It

  • Review weekly to avoid revenue surprises.

  • Customize based on the metrics that matter most.

  • Use as an early-warning system for pipeline slowdowns.

FAQ: HubSpot Reports You Should Save

1. Why should I start with HubSpot’s pre-built reports instead of diving into custom reports?

Pre-built reports are fast, accurate, and require no setup. They cover core metrics every sales leader needs, making them ideal for daily and weekly coaching. Custom reports can be extremely valuable, but they’re best used after you master the foundational out-of-the-box reports.

2. How often should I review these reports?

Here’s a good rhythm:

  • Weekly: Activity Leaderboard, Open Deals by Activity Date, Team Activity

  • Weekly Pipeline Meetings: Deals by Stage

  • Monthly: Deal Win Rate & Deal Velocity

    Adjust cadence as needed based on team size and sales cycle length.

3. What’s the best way to use these reports for coaching sales reps?

Use activity reports to understand effort and habits, and performance reports (Win Rate, Velocity) to understand results. Together, they help you diagnose whether a rep needs skill coaching, process clarity, or activity adjustments.

 

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