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Compensation Navigator: strategies for motivating ramping sellers

Cultivating Long-Term Success in Sales Rep Ramping

In the fast-paced B2B sales environment, setting up new reps for long-term success is crucial. This masterclass will reveal the art of effectively ramping sales reps, turning them from learners to significant contributors.

Discussion topics

  • Should the ideal approach to comp a ramping rep be based on progress towards goals or quota relief?

  • Learn how to leverage the ramping period to instill long-term motivation.

  • Understand the importance of monitoring progress with the right tools.

  • Gain insights into formulating effective plans from scratch.

  • Explore strategies for transitioning new reps from learning phases to being key players in the organization.

  • Dive into the essential elements of ramping plans, focusing on learning, effort, and measuring outcomes.

Key Takeaways

  • Driving Desired Behaviors through Compensation Plans: Emphasizes the importance of aligning compensation plans with business objectives and the behaviors they want to encourage in their sales teams.

  • Ramp Targets and Data Utilization: Discusses setting realistic ramp targets based on data, such as average cycle time and performance of top sellers, to help new hires transition effectively from beginners to proficient contributors.

  • Role of Incentive Programs: Highlights the significant impact of well-structured incentive programs on employee performance and motivation, with data showing that such programs can dramatically increase sales performance.

  • Compensation Components and Execution: Breaks down various components of compensation like base salary, bonuses, multi-year compensation, and incentives. It also stresses the need for transparency, real-time visibility, and adaptability in compensation planning and execution.

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