I have been a sales manager since the age of 16. Anything my team has done or I expect them to do, I most likely have done myself. I understand rejection, I understand the frustrations, and I think that helps me to lead and to coach. In my current role as a sales manager for a leading insurance firm, I led a team that was struggling to meet its quarterly targets. By implementing a data-driven approach, I identified key areas for improvement and tailored my coaching to address these. I focused on enhancing product knowledge, refining sales pitches, and improving customer engagement strategies. Through one-on-one mentoring and group workshops, I empowered my team to leverage their strengths and adjust their weaknesses. My personalized coaching approach resulted in a 40% increase in sales within three months. And exemplifying how direct sales experience has honed my skills in coaching and leadership.