Proposal approvals slow down when a reviewer receives a file without its context, deadline, or decision request. A sales support assistant can prepare the packet and track status, but pricing, commitments, and exceptions remain with authorized approvers.
Build the packet
Include the customer, opportunity, version, requested decision, deadline, source requirements, and owner. Link the exact file under review. Return incomplete packets with a named missing field instead of guessing what approval means.
Keep versions visible
Record when a proposal changes and whether the prior approval still applies. Track requested, approved, changes requested, and sent states separately. Review late approvals and rework to improve the intake brief.
A clear handoff reduces avoidable waiting while keeping the commercial decision traceable.
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