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Prove the value — not just feel it

How to Measure ROI
from an AI Sales Chatbot

"The AI feels useful" is not a business case. This guide gives you the exact formulas, the right metrics, and a 3-month measurement framework so you can quantify what your AI chatbot is actually contributing to revenue.

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The 3-part ROI formula

REVENUE UPLIFT

Converted chat sessions × Avg. order value

Only count sessions where the AI was active and the visitor purchased within 24h. SaleSense tracks this automatically.

SUPPORT COST SAVINGS

Deflected tickets × Avg. cost per ticket

Average fully-loaded cost per support ticket is $8–15. Multiply by how many the AI resolved without escalation.

MARGIN ON RECOVERED CARTS

Recovered cart revenue × Gross margin %

Cart recovery via AI coupon typically costs 10% discount. Net margin on recovery is still 60-70% of a standard order.

The 90-day measurement timeline

Days 1–30

Establish baselines

Track pre-AI conversion rate, support ticket volume, and average order value. These are your control numbers.

Days 31–60

Let the AI collect data

Don't adjust anything. Let SaleSense log sessions, conversions, and OOS queries. The data you're building will anchor your ROI claim.

Days 61–90

Compare and calculate

Compare conversion rate delta, support ticket volume, and total attributed revenue against your baselines. Annualise to create a yearly ROI figure.

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