In this podcast episode, Kevin and Sean discuss how to help a top-performing salesperson get through a slump and back on track. They emphasize the importance of a time-based sales strategy and keeping an eye on the early stages of a sale, such as lead generation and relationship building. They recommend reinforcing the positive aspects of a salesperson's work and ensuring they are following the right process to build an effective pipeline.
They also suggest an intellectually honest approach to pipeline management to evaluate the pipeline's health and identify areas that need improvement. This involves looking at close rates and the average time taken to close deals. Moreover, they discuss setting realistic goals for salespeople, focusing on the right activities for the right prospects, and practicing delivering the right message to the target market.
They stress the importance of patience and confidence-building for salespeople in a slump, as well as celebrating successes. Lastly, they highlight the role of a sales leader in supporting their team members rather than taking over their tasks.
You can reach out to Sean at New Sales Expert, LLC & Sales Xceleration - Sean@NewSales.Expert - https://www.linkedin.com/in/soshaughnessey/
You can reach out to Kevin at Lighthouse Sales Advisors & Sales Xceleration - kevin@lighthousesalesadvisors.com - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwlawson/
