The Secret to Toast's Coaching Culture w/ Jonathan Vassil (CRO, Toast)
Jul 11, 2024
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Jonathan Vassil, the Chief Revenue Officer at Toast, shares insights into building an effective coaching culture that significantly boosts sales performance. He explains how over three hours of coaching monthly can enhance productivity and how prioritizing work ethic can revolutionize hiring. Vassil discusses innovative commission structures that tie pay to team success and the importance of transparent performance metrics. He also emphasizes the evolution of coaching practices and the critical traits necessary for nurturing a high-performing sales team.
A strong sales coaching culture significantly enhances performance, with over three hours of coaching correlating to a 7% quota increase.
Hiring based on work ethic and coachability, instead of solely on experience, is crucial for building a successful sales team.
Deep dives
The Impact of Coaching on Sales Performance
Sales representatives who receive more than three hours of coaching per month have been shown to exceed their quotas by an average of 7%. In contrast, those receiving less than two hours typically fall short by 10%. Despite this evidence, a study revealed that managers often prioritize their time away from coaching activities. Enhancing coaching practices within a sales team can significantly improve overall performance and drive revenue growth.
Building a Successful Coaching Culture
The transition to a robust coaching culture requires managers to focus on the development of all team members rather than just top performers. By implementing a compensation structure that rewards managers based on the percentage of their team that meets quota, organizations can incentivize a culture of growth and support. This encompasses establishing rigorous performance management systems that promote accountability and ensure continuous improvement throughout the team. Emphasizing that every sales rep deserves to be coached creates an environment where all members are encouraged to reach their full potential.
Key Components for Sales Growth and Hiring
Understanding the right attributes for hiring sales representatives is crucial for sustained success. Attributes such as work ethic, coachability, and the ability to connect the dots were identified as key indicators of high performers. Organizations can refine their hiring process by scoring candidates based on these attributes and adjusting their evaluation criteria as necessary. By continuously assessing hiring practices and team performance, companies can ensure they align their talent acquisition strategies with long-term growth objectives.
If a sales rep receives more than three hours of coaching a month, they beat their quota by 7% on average. If they receive less than two hours of coaching a month, they miss by 10%. (Corporate Executive Board)
Building a world class coaching culture is one of the most important ways to scale your sales and revenue. And that's what Jonathan Vassil (CRO, Toast) has done.
Jonathan talks bout:
Importance and influence of a sales coaching culture
Creating performance management systems
Prioritizing work ethic over industry experience in hiring