Why coach sales leaders
Force multiplier. Each manager coached well lifts 5-10 reps.
Sustainability. Manager skill compounds; rep skill turns over.
Strategic leverage. Managers translate strategy into team execution.
What to coach managers on
Coaching reps. Most managers were promoted from individual contributor and lack coaching skill.
Forecasting accuracy. Inspect deals in coaching format.
Team development. Identifying who to invest in vs who to manage out.
Cross-functional alignment. Working effectively with CS, SE, marketing, product.
Time management. Where managers should spend their hours.
Cadence
Weekly 1:1 between manager and second-line.
Monthly group coaching with peer managers.
Quarterly leadership development workshops.
Annual leadership offsite.
Common manager coaching mistakes
Coaching managers like reps. Different skill set required.
Coaching only on numbers, not on behaviors.
Underinvesting in new manager onboarding.
Frequently asked questions
What is sales leadership coaching?
Coaching front-line and second-line sales managers, not individual reps. The leverage is enormous because each coached manager improves their entire team.
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