You've learned the four communication styles and how to adapt your approach. Time to practice matching your management style to each type of salesperson.
Remember: same coaching message, different delivery for maximum impact with your sellers.
Engagement Message
Which type of salesperson do you find most challenging to manage?
Type
Sort Into Boxes
Practice Question
Sort these sales behaviors into the correct style categories.
Labels
- First Box Label: Analytical
- Second Box Label: Driver
First Box Items
- research prospects
- detailed reports
- long sales cycles
Second Box Items
- close fast
- skip paperwork
- quota focused
Type
Fill In The Blanks
Markdown With Blanks
Fill in the best coaching approach for each salesperson type when discussing performance.
For an Analytical salesperson: "[[blank:Looking at]] your call metrics, let's identify improvement areas."
For an Expressive salesperson: "[[blank:Imagine how]] we could boost your numbers and recognition!"
Suggested Answers
- Looking at
- Imagine how
- Bottom line
- Let's discuss how
Type
Multiple Choice
Practice Question
Your salesperson always asks "How will this change affect the whole team?" Which communication style do they likely prefer?
A. Analytical - they want sales data and facts B. Driver - they want quick quota results C. Amiable - they consider team harmony D. Expressive - they want big picture vision
