How to Coach New Sales Reps to Ramp Fast (90-Day Plan)
Top closers don't guess — they run a system. Here's the exact playbook for how to coach new sales reps to ramp fast.
Days 1–30: Script and shadow
Memorize one script cold. Shadow 5 closers. No live calls until they can deliver the script in their sleep. Most managers throw new reps on the phones day 3 — that's how you get 90-day churn.
Days 31–60: Live reps with daily 1:1
30 calls a day. 15-minute end-of-day debrief: what worked, what broke, one fix for tomorrow. Coaching is daily or it's nothing.
Days 61–90: Independent with weekly review
They run their own day. Weekly 1:1: pipeline review, 1 deal autopsy, 1 skill drill. By day 90 they're at 70% of quota or you both know it's not a fit.
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FAQ
How long should it take to ramp a new sales rep?
90 days to 70% of quota in most B2B and home services. Faster than that and you're skipping skill-building; slower and you're tolerating drift.
What's the biggest mistake in onboarding sales reps?
Putting them on live calls before the script is reflex. They burn leads, lose confidence, and quit by day 60.
How often should sales managers coach new reps?
Daily 15-minute debriefs in days 31–60, weekly 1:1s after that. Daily coaching builds the skill curve; weekly coaching maintains it.
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Each one opens an AI sparring drill pre-loaded with the rebuttal — plus the full weak / strong / elite breakdown.
"I'm not interested."
Usually said before they understand what you actually do. It's a reflex, not a decision.
"My partner handles all the money decisions."
If they truly can't decide alone, you should've had both on the call. Now you fix it.
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