What a sales coaching program includes
Coaching cadence. Weekly or biweekly 1:1s between manager and rep.
Coaching framework. Structured approach (observe, diagnose, plan, practice, reinforce).
Coaching curriculum. Topics covered through the year (methodology, product, objection handling, prospecting).
Manager training. Front-line managers trained on how to coach.
Measurement. Outcomes tracked (rep skill scores, deal velocity, win rate by coached vs uncoached).
Build vs buy decision
Build (in-house program) when you have a strong sales enablement team and want methodology-specific coaching.
Buy (external program from Force Management, Winning by Design, Sandler) when you need to install a methodology from scratch.
Hybrid. Buy the methodology, build the ongoing coaching cadence in-house. Most common pattern.
External sales coaching providers
Force Management. MEDDPICC-focused.
Winning by Design. SPICED methodology and PLG sales.
Sandler. Sandler Sales System.
Challenger Inc. Challenger Sale methodology.
Predictable Revenue. Aaron Ross's outbound methodology.
Measuring program success
Win rate by coached vs uncoached deals.
Ramp time for new reps.
Attainment by cohort.
Specific skill scores from call reviews.
Manager NPS on the coaching program.
Frequently asked questions
Should I build or buy a sales coaching program?
Buy the methodology from external providers (Force Management for MEDDPICC, Winning by Design for SPICED). Build the ongoing coaching cadence in-house. Hybrid is most common.
Who provides sales coaching programs?
Force Management, Winning by Design, Sandler, Challenger Inc, and Predictable Revenue. Each tied to a specific methodology.
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