How to Train Teams on Discovery That Digs Deeper and Closes Bigger | Eleanor Dorfman | Ep. 281 (Lead)
Update: 2025-01-23
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ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS:
- Ban Product-Specific Language: Prohibit product-focused terms like "roles-based access" in deal reviews. Instead, prompt reps to explore the customer’s "why" behind their needs, driving better customer questioning and understanding.
- Tie Incentives to Certifications: Require reps to complete critical certifications (e.g., discovery certification) to access desirable benefits, such as inbound leads, ensuring alignment between AE and leadership goals.
- Consistency in Value Framework: Maintain your value selling framework across every sales stage—from discovery to demo to proposal—ensuring consistent messaging and alignment throughout the cycle.
- Embed Framework into Processes: Update all sales processes, stages, and deal reviews to reflect new frameworks. Regularly reinforce these changes in weekly reviews to ensure training sticks and drives lasting behavior changes.
ELEANOR'S PATH TO PRESIDENTS CLUB:
- Head of Sales @ Retool
- Global Head of Commercial Retention & Regional Director of Commercial Sales @ Segment
- Global Head of Commercial Renewals and Retention @ Segment
- Head of Customer Success and Solutions engineering @ Clever Inc
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