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Ask The Professor: From Top Rep to Sales Leader: Building a Winning Team Structure

In this episode of Ask The Professor, Professor Ben and returning guest Chris Allen, VP of Sales at Augmentt, break down the framework necessary for new sales leaders to succeed. They discuss how to evaluate an inherited team through data research in CRMs and how new leaders must balance "managing up" to board members and other leaders with "leading down" to their reps. This conversation emphasizes that while change is often expected, the most effective leaders are those who listen and observe before acting, ensuring they understand the shoes they are filling before shifting the status quo. The two also explores the technical side of team management, specifically the use of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and SMART Goals. Chris explains why he limits his team to just three primary objectives to prevent overwhelming their bandwidth and stalling productivity. By encouraging reps to build their own KPIs, leaders can foster a culture of ownership and accountability. Whether you are an individual contributor looking to move up or a seasoned manager planning your succession, this video provides a roadmap for balancing organizational expectations with the capacity of your team. 5 Key Takeaways: 1. Do your homework first: Before making big changes, conduct a "data audit". Look at CRM reports, account histories, and top-performing reps to understand what is actually working versus what your assumptions might be. 2. The "Quick Win" Balance: While you shouldn't "boil the ocean" by changing everything at once, finding small, impactful improvements early on builds confidence with leadership and helps secure buy-in from your team. 3. The Rule of Three: To prevent burnout and confusion, limit the team's focus to three KPIs or OKRs. If everything is important, nothing is important. 4. Ownership Drives Execution: To increase accountability, have your team members build their own OKRs based on company goals. When reps own the "how", they are more motivated to hit the "what". 5. Respect Team Capacity: Avoid implementing too many initiatives at once. Introduce one major change, wait for the team to master it, and only then move on to the next priority. Ready to accelerate your leadership transition or scale your sales team’s performance? Schedule a strategy session with an executive coach and start building your custom development roadmap today: https://mybenchmarktraining.com/Profe...