{"id":6720,"date":"2019-07-31T11:36:09","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T11:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/?p=6720"},"modified":"2023-05-02T15:46:39","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T15:46:39","slug":"visionary-leadership-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/visionary-leadership-sales\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future of Work: Why Sales Teams Need Visionary Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do your employees think of you as a manager or a leader?<\/p>\n<p>These titles may appear synonymous, but they have an important distinction, especially in sales.<\/p>\n<p>Managers are responsible for key tasks like sales forecasting, delegating, hiring, and firing. Each of these is essential to ensuring your reps stay on target.<\/p>\n<p>But not all managers know how to lead. To succeed far into the future of work, your sales organization needs more than just effective management. You need visionary leadership.<\/p>\n\n<h2>What is visionary leadership for sales organizations?<\/h2>\n<p>Leadership is not just about rank, seniority, or even managing a team. It\u2019s not defined by characteristics regularly attributed to leaders, like charisma or confidence.<\/p>\n<p>High-performing sales leaders know how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/digital-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">drive efficiency<\/a> and motivate their team to succeed. They hit their quotas and fulfill the sales strategy.<\/p>\n<p>But visionary leadership encompasses even more. You need to know how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/change-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">prepare your team to succeed<\/a> in the face of challenges that haven\u2019t even arisen yet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><em><strong><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/digital-transformation-leadership\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=inlink&amp;utm_campaign=proceed_ratio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dive Deeper: 4 Traits of Winning Digital Transformation Leadership<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2>7 things all visionary sales leaders do<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6723\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/shutterstock_1206996289-1.jpg\" alt=\"visionary leadership\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/shutterstock_1206996289-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/shutterstock_1206996289-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/shutterstock_1206996289-1.jpg?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>Visionary leaders are experts at combining ambitious sales strategy with employee empowerment.<\/p>\n<p>They are instrumental in ensuring a successful future for the sales organization and the business by cultivating loyalty, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/employee-engagement-digital-enablement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">boosting engagement<\/a>, and of course, closing deals.<\/p>\n<p>The best sales leaders excel at these seven things.<\/p>\n\n<h3>1. They keep an eye on the horizon<\/h3>\n<p>Bringing in the most possible revenue requires a high degree of discipline when it comes to meeting targets and deadlines.<\/p>\n<p>The best sales leaders are adept and setting and managing priorities \u2014 for themselves and their teams. They\u2019re goal-oriented and focused, and they hold their teams accountable for moving forward with urgency.<\/p>\n<p>But while they\u2019re fixated on targets, they don\u2019t have tunnel vision.<\/p>\n<p>Visionary leaders always seek to understand the whole picture: what obstacles might be standing in the way? Which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/recruiting-digital-literacy-soft-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">skills do reps need<\/a> to develop in order to succeed? What does the sales organization need today to succeed tomorrow?<\/p>\n\n<h3>2. They have a proven playbook<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/shutterstock_1375923098-1.jpg\" alt=\"visionary leadership\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/shutterstock_1375923098-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/shutterstock_1375923098-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/shutterstock_1375923098-1.jpg?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Creating a comprehensive and actionable sales playbook demands careful thought, planning, and communication.<\/p>\n<p>Effective leaders use the playbook to clearly articulate their vision, strategy, sales processes, and effectiveness drivers. But developing the playbook is not a one-and-done task.<\/p>\n<p>Visionary leadership requires a dynamic approach to maintaining the sales playbook. That means making changes as the business demands amendments to the strategy, and continually <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/employee-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reinforce it through training<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3>3. They are data-driven<\/h3>\n<p>The term \u201cvisionary\u201d might evoke images of a person with their head in the clouds or someone who sets unrealistically ambitious goals.<\/p>\n<p>Quite the opposite, visionary leadership means maximizing the use of all available information to create a strategy with the highest return.<\/p>\n<p>Being <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/data-driven-company-data-warehouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">data-driven<\/a> is a fundamental competence for successful sales leaders. Leaders who rely on instincts and gut feelings to lead the sales organization will have a hard time finding the right direction.<\/p>\n<p>The most effective leaders are analytical by nature and take the time to make informed decisions.<\/p>\n\n<h3>4. They promote a culture of constant improvement<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/shutterstock_610291052-1.jpg\" alt=\"visionary leadership\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/shutterstock_610291052-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/shutterstock_610291052-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/shutterstock_610291052-1.jpg?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>While closing deals seems to be an innate talent for some sales reps, for others success depends on experience and training.<\/p>\n<p>However, sales organizations are naturally high-pressure zones. Employees\u2019 pay and value to the team are directly determined by how much they sell.<\/p>\n<p>Often, the need to produce the best numbers outshines the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/5-employee-training-and-development-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">learning and development<\/a>. That\u2019s why it\u2019s up to leaders to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/continuous-employee-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">make growth a part of the culture<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Visionary leaders understand that if you make learning and development an expectation, your employees will gladly accept the opportunity to expand their skills.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"http:\/\/walkme.social\/AnchorLinkBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><i>Like what you\u2019re reading? Subscribe to the blog for fresh insights delivered right to your inbox!<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<h3>5. They are all-star coaches<\/h3>\n<p>There are some leaders people will really fight to work with. On top of their successful track record, the best sales leaders are expert coaches.<\/p>\n<p>Visionary leadership is having the perspective to see that there are many selling styles that can be successful.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of preaching a one-size-fits-all coaching method, they take the time to get to know each individual\u2019s strengths and weaknesses and tailor their approach accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>While many sales leaders tend to adopt an authoritative, top-down dynamic with employees, visionary leaders identify each individual&#8217;s potential and seek to bring it out. They\u2019re deeply empathetic and attuned to employees\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n\n<h3>6. They understand the importance of effective onboarding<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/shutterstock_1182482524-1.jpg\" alt=\"visionary leadership\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/shutterstock_1182482524-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/shutterstock_1182482524-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/shutterstock_1182482524-1.jpg?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>When a new employee joins the sales organization, they require ample ramp-up time to ensure they\u2019re prepared to succeed.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, in many organizations, new reps are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/mistakes-training-new-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pushed into the deep end too soon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Visionary leaders see the long-term benefits of comprehensive new hire onboarding. Inadequate training leads to employee stress and automatically caps them from achieving the best results. It can have a dramatic impact on the employee experience and even lead to early turnover.<\/p>\n<p>Onboarding is a chance to empower the talent you just recruited and put them on the track to success. On top of going over the strategy, processes, sales plan, and goals, properly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/software-onboarding-knowledge-sharing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">onboarding the new hire to the CRM<\/a> is critical.<\/p>\n<p>If your new sales reps can\u2019t use the CRM effectively, their records will be filled with errors and missing fields, and you can even lose out on opportunities.<\/p>\n\n<h3>7. They make sure their teams have all of the resources they need<\/h3>\n<p>A fundamental component of visionary leadership is holding yourself accountable \u2014 not just for meeting targets, but for making sure your employees have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-employee-training-needs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">all of the resources they need<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For many sales reps, this will come in the form of a digital support solution. Beyond onboarding, the complexity of modern CRMs requires ongoing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkme.com\/blog\/contextual-learning-employee-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in-the-moment guidance<\/a>. Adding process automation where possible can vastly improve efficiency and accuracy, not to mention create a better employee experience.<\/p>\n<p>The most valuable resource visionary leaders can give is their attention. Talk to your employees and ask them what kind of support they are lacking.<\/p>\n<p>Taking the time to check in will increase trust and foster loyalty.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Your team needs visionary leadership<\/h2>\n<p>A disciplined approach to meeting targets, empowering your employees, and providing personalized support are the key tenets of visionary leadership.<\/p>\n<p>When these things become second nature, you\u2019ll have the perspective to monitor current progress while ensuring a successful future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"blog-bottom-text-main\"><div class=\"blog-bottom-text-sub\"><p><span><em><strong>WalkMe\u2019s Digital Adoption Platform (DAP)<\/strong> transforms the user experience in today\u2019s overwhelming digital world. Using artificial intelligence, engagement, guidance, and automation, WalkMe\u2019s transparent overlay assists users to complete tasks easily within any enterprise software, mobile application or website. 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