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Also known as: playbook, selling guide

Sales Playbook

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Definition

Sales Playbook: A sales playbook is a documented guide containing best practices, scripts, objection handling, competitive positioning, and processes that help sales reps navigate deals consistently. Playbooks codify what works so new reps can ramp faster and all reps can learn from top performers. They're living documents that evolve with the market.

Example Usage

β€œOur playbook includes scripts for the 10 most common objections, helping new reps handle pushback confidently.”

Common Misconceptions

Playbooks make sales robotic. They provide frameworks; great reps still personalize and adapt.
Create the playbook once and forget it. Update regularly based on what's working in the field.
Only managers create playbooks. Top performers should contribute their winning techniques.

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