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Sales Kickoff (SKO) RFP Template: Free, Editable

By Easy RFP Team · Last reviewed: 2026-05-08

TL;DR. A complete SKO RFP template covers 6 sections: event overview (dates, headcount, objectives), rooms (block size, attrition, mix), meeting space and AV (plenary, breakouts, technical specs), F&B (full-day itemized), logistics (transport, signage, security), commercial (cancellation, payment terms). Available below as plain text — copy/paste or import to Easy RFP.

Section 1: Event Overview

`` Event name: [SKO 2027 — Acme Inc Sales Kickoff] Event dates: [arrival / event days / departure] Total attendees: [headcount] Single-occupancy vs double-occupancy mix: [%] Room nights total: [estimate] Event objectives (1 paragraph): [strategic priorities] Pre-event setup access: [date / time] Post-event teardown window: [date / time] ``

Section 2: Rooms

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  1. Total room availability for these dates?
  2. Suite availability for executive presenters (count needed: __)?
  3. Single-occupancy rate?
  4. Double-occupancy rate?
  5. Room block attrition policy (% reduction allowed without penalty)?
  6. Cancellation deadlines and penalties?
  7. Late check-out availability for departing flights?
  8. ADA-accessible rooms count?

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Section 3: Meeting Space and AV

``` Plenary

  1. Capacity in theater style? Classroom?
  2. Ceiling height?
  3. Pillar-free?
  4. Stage with riser available?
  5. House AV included (PA, projector, mics)? Itemize.
  6. Live streaming capability and cost?
  7. Recording capability and cost?
  8. AV technician on-site during event (cost per day)?
  9. Wi-Fi capacity for [headcount] simultaneous + livestream?
  10. Power redundancy (UPS / generator)?

Breakouts

  1. Breakout room count needed: [N]. Capacity each: [N]
  2. Walking time / distance from plenary?
  3. AV in each breakout (projector, mic, dial-in)?
  4. Whiteboards / flipcharts included?
  5. Reset time between sessions?

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Section 4: F&B

``` Daily F&B per person — itemize:

Day 1: [estimated cost / person] Day 2: [estimated cost / person] ...

Special meals

Dietary

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Section 5: Logistics

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  1. Airport transfer service availability and cost?
  2. Recommended ground transportation partners?
  3. Branding / signage policy (where can we put logos, banners)?
  4. Loading dock and event-storage access?
  5. Security / badge-checking staff support?
  6. Pre-event walk-through window?
  7. On-site event coordinator dedicated to our event?

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Section 6: Commercial

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  1. Total proposal cost — itemized by category?
  2. Payment terms (deposit %, milestones, final due date)?
  3. Cancellation policy at each timeline (90 / 60 / 30 / 14 / 7 days)?
  4. Force majeure clause?
  5. COVID / pandemic policy (if not in force majeure)?
  6. Master account billing setup?
  7. Cancellation insurance options?

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How to use this template

Quick answer (40–60 words): Three ways to use: (1) copy/paste into Easy RFP as a custom template (5-minute setup), (2) email directly as a Word/PDF doc, (3) reference as an interview script during site visits. Option (1) gives best response-tracking; option (2) is fastest for first-time use; option (3) supplements either.

FAQ

Q: Can I edit this template? A: Yes — fully editable. Add/remove sections to fit your event.

Q: Does Easy RFP have this built in? A: Yes — "SKO Template" is one of our default templates in Pro and Team tiers.

Q: Should we send this to all 15 vendors? A: Yes — same template to all ensures apples-to-apples comparison.

Q: How long until we get responses? A: Typical: 5–10 business days. Set a deadline in your RFP cover note.

Sources

CTA

Import this SKO template to Easy RFP — included in Pro and Team.