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Measuring, Managing, and Demonstrating Performance

Why this white paper?

Sales teams have never had access to so much data. Appointment analysis, customer engagement, automated CRM, opportunity scoring: much of the activity—which was long invisible or purely self-reported—can now be captured. Yet, according to Salesforce, 51% of sales reps managers who use AI say that disconnected systems are slowing down their initiatives.

Measuring more does not mean managing better. This white paper proposes a method for building a useful KPI framework, integrating it into sales management, and demonstrating to the Executive Committee the economic value generated by sales enablement and AI.

What you'll learn

  • Why Data Quality Comes Before Choosing KPIs
  • How to Build a Causal Chain of Performance
  • The 7 " sales reps " KPIs You Should Implement Today
  • How to Guide the Process Rather Than Comment on the Results
  • The ROI Ladder: From Productivity to Orchestration
  • How to Build a Credible Business Case for the Executive Committee

Actual Performance vs. Managed Performance

Traditional Reporting
Declarative data entry, performance KPIs identified too late, Comprehensive dashboard reviews, Disputed forecasts

Instrumented Control
Activity tracked at the source, actionable leading indicators, short decision-oriented rituals, reliable forecast

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Key figures

51%
sales reps s executives using AI are held back by disconnected systems (Salesforce, State of Sales 2026)

+80%
Some AI projects are expected to fail, with data quality being one of the main causes (RAND Corporation, 2024)

+32%
win rate in organizations that practice regular, measured coaching (Korn Ferry)

+28%
achievement of quotas for teams receiving structured coaching (Korn Ferry)

What you'll learn in this white paper

Rethinking Sales Metrics in the Age of AI
From declarative sales to data-driven sales, and why meetings are becoming the raw material for management.
Building a Causal Chain of Performance
From quality data to financial results: the five links that connect the field to revenue.
The 7 KPIs to Implement in sales reps
Signal coverage, CRM hygiene, pipeline velocity, effective AI adoption, time saved, execution quality, compliance.
Focus on the process rather than commenting on the results
The 3 pillars of practice-based management and the 4 levels for addressing the right cause.
The Sales Enablement ROI Ladder
Productivity, predictability, growth, and then orchestration: value that unfolds in successive stages.
A Credible Business Case for the Executive Committee
Objectives, baselines, KPIs, full costs, and net value—to decide whether to continue, adjust, or expand.

What experts in the field have to say

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Sales Enablement has helped us structure our meetings by simplifying our storytelling. The various playbooks tailored to our market challenges allow us to approach our pitches with confidence for each prospect.

Thomas Thierry

Thomas Thierry
Sales & Prescription Director
Actis Insulation
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sales reps s have better control over their offers, customers understand them better, and sales are increasing.

Vianney Leveugle

Vianney Leveugle
Director of Marketing & Sales
GEODIS

Frequently Asked Questions About KPIs sales reps , and AI

Which sales reps KPIs Should You Track in the Age of AI?

The white paper identifies seven metrics that link operational practices to business outcomes: signal coverage, CRM data quality, pipeline velocity, meaningful AI adoption, time saved and reinvested, sales execution quality, and compliance and traceability. The goal is not to add to existing dashboards, but to retain those that enable earlier decision-making.

What is signal coverage?

Signal coverage measures the proportion of sales interactions that the organization has in a structured and actionable format. It addresses a question that precedes all others: Do we have enough visibility into sales activity to be able to manage it? Insufficient coverage creates blind spots and limits the analyses that AI can produce.

What is the difference between outcome KPIs and execution KPIs?

An outcome KPI (win rate, revenue, cycle time) describes what has already happened—often too late to change it. An execution KPI—or leading indicator—highlights the behaviors that precede the outcome: meeting preparation, depth of discovery, number of stakeholders involved, and responsiveness to leads. It is on the basis of these early signals that a manager can still take action.

How Can You Measure the ROI of Sales Enablement and AI?

ROI is demonstrated in stages: productivity, forecast predictability, direct growth, and then process orchestration. To present it to the Executive Committee, each project must be based on a specific objective, a baseline established prior to deployment, a limited number of KPIs, and the full cost of the project, in order to determine its net value.

Ready to move from measured performance to managed performance?

Download the white paper for free and learn how to build a useful KPI framework, lead your teams through hands-on practice, and demonstrate the value of AI to your executive committee.

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