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Sales Performance Review Framework
A framework for conducting sales performance reviews.
What's included
- Review structure
- Self-assessment template
- Manager assessment
- Goal setting process
- Development planning
- Documentation requirements
Best used when
- Conducting performance reviews
- Documenting performance
- Setting development goals
- Managing up/out decisions
The template
The Template
REVIEW STRUCTURE
Review Meeting Agenda
PERFORMANCE REVIEW STRUCTURE
PRE-REVIEW:
☐ Send self-assessment 1 week before
☐ Review performance data
☐ Prepare talking points
☐ Document examples
REVIEW MEETING (60 min):
1. RESULTS REVIEW (15 min)
- Quota attainment summary
- Key wins and losses
- Trend discussion
- Comparison to peers (optional)
2. COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT (20 min)
- Skill evaluation by area
- Examples and evidence
- Strengths to leverage
- Development areas
3. DEVELOPMENT PLAN (15 min)
- Career aspirations
- Growth opportunities
- Training needs
- Next period goals
4. WRAP-UP (10 min)
- Overall rating discussion
- Compensation implications
- Next steps
- Questions
POST-REVIEW:
☐ Document discussion
☐ Finalize development plan
☐ Set follow-up cadence
Performance Rating Scale
| Rating | Definition | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Exceptional | Top performer | >120% quota, leadership |
| Strong | High performer | 100-120% quota, consistent |
| Meets | Solid performer | 80-100% quota |
| Below | Underperforming | <80% quota |
SELF-ASSESSMENT
Rep Self-Assessment Template
SELF-ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE
PERIOD: _______________
RESULTS SUMMARY:
Quota: $_____ Attainment: ____%
Key wins: _______________
Key losses: _______________
WHAT WENT WELL:
1. _______________
2. _______________
3. _______________
WHAT COULD IMPROVE:
1. _______________
2. _______________
3. _______________
SKILL SELF-RATING (1-5):
Prospecting: _____
Discovery: _____
Presentation: _____
Closing: _____
DEVELOPMENT GOALS:
1. _______________
2. _______________
SUPPORT NEEDED:
_______________
CAREER ASPIRATIONS:
_______________
Frequently asked questions
What is the Sales Performance Review Framework?
A framework for conducting sales performance reviews.
Who is the Sales Performance Review Framework for?
It is built for CROs and their teams working on Sales Management. The AI coach adapts it to your company, stage, and goals.
How long does the Sales Performance Review Framework take to use?
It saves roughly 35+ hours versus building from scratch. Our AI coach can tailor the framework to your situation in minutes, then hand you a step-by-step plan.
Is the Sales Performance Review Framework free?
Yes. You can read the full framework and start getting coached through it for free. Sign in to save your tailored version and track your next steps.
How does the AI coach help with the Sales Performance Review Framework?
The coach teaches you the framework, asks a few questions about your business, tailors the framework to you, and gives you measurable next steps to execute.