Sales Management Coaching: Mistake #3 - "Unfocused Coaching"
Sales management coaching is the No. 1 management activity that drives sales performance. The only problem is that managers have not been taught how to effectively coach.
By on Jul 23, 2009Sales management coaching is the No. 1 management activity that drives sales performance. The only problem is that managers have not been taught how to effectively coach. Coaching is a skill that takes time to perfect and unless effectively coached or trained managers make all types of mistakes. This is the 3rd in a series of coaching pitfalls that mangers should avoid.
Personal growth and change is a challenge for all of us. We all have strengths and areas for development. Mangers who decide who create a laundry list of areas for development, will have little success. It is too difficult for sales rep to make wholesale changes in how they sell. Development is about working on improving 1 or 2 things and once the sales person has demonstrated that they have acquired the skill or behaviour then you can move on to the next area.
From a sales reps perspective imagine getting a field report listing all of the things you do wrong? Some reps would not even read the report. Many will read and wonder where I start. Others may read it and be completely overwhelmed.
Great coaching is about focus focus and focus. Helping a sales rep improve in one area of their job can have a major impact on their performance.
Have fun coaching,
Steven Rosen, MBA
Executive Sales Coach
http://www.starresults.com