SALES PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND TARGET ACHIEVEMENT

INTRODUCTION
Financial institutions in Nigeria operate within a highly regulated environment where sustainable growth must align with prudential guidelines and risk management standards set by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Sales teams play a critical frontline role in originating quality assets and protecting portfolio integrity.
 

This course is designed to strengthen credit risk awareness among sales professionals, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, internal credit policies, and risk appetite frameworks. Participants will gain practical knowledge to support responsible lending, regulatory compliance, and improved portfolio performance.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
 

1. Understand the principles of sales performance management.
2. Set SMART and achievable sales targets aligned with business strategy.
3. Monitor and evaluate sales performance using relevant KPIs.
4. Coach and motivate sales teams to improve productivity.
5. Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions.
6. Build a culture of accountability and high performance within sales teams.

COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Foundations of Sales Performance Management

• Understanding sales performance drivers
• Aligning sales goals with organizational strategy
• The role of leadership in performance management

• Common causes of underperformance

   

Module 2: Setting Effective Sales Targets

• Principles of SMART target setting
• Top-down vs. bottom-up target allocation
• Territory planning and quota distribution

• Balancing growth targets with market realities

   

Module 3: Sales KPIs and Performance Measurement

• Key sales performance indicators (conversion rate, pipeline value, revenue growth, etc.)
• Monitoring pipeline health
• Using dashboards and reports for tracking performance

• Data-driven performance review meetings

   

Module 4: Coaching and Developing Sales Teams

• Identifying skill gaps and training needs
• Performance coaching techniques
• Motivating different personality types

• Constructive feedback and performance improvement plans

   

Module 5: Incentives, Accountability, and Motivation

• Designing effective incentive schemes
• Linking rewards to performance outcomes
• Managing underperformance professionally

• Building a results-oriented sales culture

   

Module 6: Overcoming Sales Challenges and Driving Target Achievement

• Handling market competition and objections
• Time management and prioritization
• Action planning for sustained performance improvement
• Practical case study and group exercise

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