Aspiring / New Sales Manager Program
This Program is designed for :
Aspiring Account Executives
- who are working towards being promoted to a 1st line sales leader position. They may already be mentoring others or have a team leader role OR player-coach role.
- who wish to prepare themselves in advance for managing and leading a team, as they know it is the next step in their career.
- who want to understand what the day to day is like of a sales manager and wish to explore it as a career option to see what the skills / traits / processes / mindset that is needed to be successful.
AND
New Sales Leaders
- who are starting in their new role in the near future OR
- who have commenced their role as a new sales leader and are in their first 0-6 months.
Why Should I Enrol?
* This program will accelerate your preparation and early success in your new role as a 1st time sales manager.
* Because we know what it takes to be a great sales leader, we will show you the skills and knowledge you need for a fast start.
What does the Program Include?
Coaching & Feedback
What is coaching & why coach
Sales Coaching Model
Core Principles of Coaching
Directive Vs Non-Directive styles
Establishing trust
How to structure a Feedback conversation
Balancing positive and developmental feedback
Coaching in a Hybrid working environment
Setting Expectations & Accountability
Defining Success Metrics & other Expectations of the account executive role
How to set Expectations – for new and existing account executives
Holding account executives accountable to their KPIs, goals & commitments
What to do and strategies for when expectations are not met
Manager Processes
Time & Activity Management as a manager
Deciding on Priorities & the strategies for executing them
Structuring 1 to 1s
Team Meetings & Agenda Setting
Enablement & Learning
Leadership Strengths & Communication
Clifton Strengths Profile assessment
Understanding and leveraging your key strengths as an Individual
Leading the team using your top 5 Strengths
Being aware of blindspots and how to manage them
Communicating as a Leader Vs an Individual Contributor
Establishing Credibility with the Team while remaining Authentic
Difficult Conversations & Performance Management
How to prepare for these Crucial Conversations
The role of empathy
How to manage the meeting & preparing for the unexpected
Follow-up steps & liasing with HR
When and How to use Coaching Plans and PIPs
Coaching for Higher Performance
Skill-Will Matrix
Sales Player Profiles
Profiling your Team & identifying skills gaps
PDP Plans
Activating Motivation
Goal Setting
How to coach for consistent higher performance
Group Size
Group size will be small so we can maximise participation & learning.
What if its just me
If you would like to complete the Program 1 to 1, rather than in a group, that can be accomodated. Contact us below with your details.
Can I complete during work hours
The Program is broken up into modules of 2 hours over Zoom so that you can complete during your working day
Ready to Enrol ?
If would like to enrol in our next Program, please submit your details below.
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