An Open Letter to My Sales Manager

Dear Sales Manager,
How usually I've heard you say that you want me to work at my full potential, exceed my quota, become a superstar. You may not believe it, but nothing would build me happier. Since we tend to have similar goals, I though I'd jot down some ways that you'll help me.
?    Provide me product to sell that are fairly priced and competitively featured so that I have an equal probability to compete in the marketplace.
?    Offer the training and education I would like to represent the corporate in a competent skilled manner and not make a fool of myself in front of customers. I understand that I am going to learn a heap from the particular expertise however start me off right.
?    Back me up with internal support I would like to service my customers in a approach that results in repeat business and long run relationships.
?    Set realistic targets and quotas for me and reward me well if my performance is actually superior. I apprehend the consequences if I do not "cut the mustard."
?    Le me apprehend in no unsure terms what you and the corporate expect of me therefore that we tend to all have a transparent understanding of what a smart performance looks like. Let me have some input into these expectations.
?    Work with me in the sector to assist improve my productivity by observing me in action and giving me useful feedback even if it hurts a little. A little "show and tell" on your part would be helpful also.
?    Convince me that things aren't as dangerous as they seem after I get down. I do not continuously see the massive picture.
?    Push me when you recognize I'm sloughing off. I could not prefer it, but in my heart I recognize I would like it. Care concerning me as an individual while not being overly intrusive into my personal life.
?    Criticize my actions when I goof up, but do not devalue my personal worth. Show me what I should do the next time.
?    Admit when you, yes even you, my sales manager screws up. That can solely prove you are a real person and I am going to respect you more.
?    Provide me credit for my successes, even when it might not are entirely because of my own efforts. It makes me feel sensible concerning myself and I sell higher when that occurs.
?    Stimulate me with some robust contests where I can compete, have some fun and win some prizes.
?    Help me maintain a strong self-image within the face of countless turndowns, disappointments and defeats.
?    Create me feel half of a team that I will be proud of and create me happy with my boss.
?    Treat me and deal with me as a personal - not just one of your crew.
?    Be honest with me thus I can trust you and your word. Keep me informed concerning our company, it's plans and long vary strategy.
?    Move to bat for me with the corporate when you think I've got a smart case - even if it's unpopular with higher management.
?    Respect my time - don't ask me to cancel my plans at the last minute, unless it's completely necessary.
?    Help me develop in my career by suggesting reading material, DVD's and sending me to coaching seminars, etc.
?    Provide me a chance to grow by allowing me to fail once in awhile - and learn by the experience.
?    Strive to see the planet through my eyes.
?    After we visit account along, do not relegate me to a minor role. Show the customer your confidence in my by allowing me to run the show.
I grasp that neither folks is perfect and you won't be ready to try to to all the above continuously, but I will accept a true effort.

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