Sales Leadership
Develop sales managers who can coach, forecast, build performance systems, manage territories, design 1:1 cadences, and create scalable team habits for complex B2B sales environments.
Build stronger frontline managers and sales leaders with Sales Management Training in Minneapolis designed for B2B teams facing complex buying cycles, hybrid selling environments, and competitive Midwest markets. Ascent Performance Trainings helps managers coach reps, improve forecasting, run better 1:1s, strengthen pipeline discipline, and create repeatable team performance through practical workshops, coaching, and reinforcement.
Practical sales leadership programs tailored to help managers coach, forecast, scale, and sustain measurable team performance.
Develop sales managers who can coach, forecast, build performance systems, manage territories, design 1:1 cadences, and create scalable team habits for complex B2B sales environments.
Equip frontline managers with practical coaching frameworks for rep development, pipeline coaching, deal strategy, feedback delivery, accountability conversations, and motivation that improves daily sales behavior.
Improve forecast accuracy and pipeline discipline through structured reviews, deal inspection, pursuit strategy, qualification rigor, and operating rhythms that help leaders identify risk earlier.
Create ramp plans, 30/60/90-day milestones, proficiency checks, and onboarding curricula that help new sales reps and managers reach productivity faster.
Strengthen sales team chemistry, goal alignment, trust, accountability, collaboration, and conflict navigation so managers lead cohesive teams rather than disconnected individual contributors.
Extend learning beyond the workshop with weekly micro-learning, real-world application prompts, monthly coaching, and structured reinforcement that helps new management habits stick.
Ascent begins by clarifying your team structure, leadership gaps, sales process, forecasting rhythm, and performance goals. For Minneapolis companies managing regional or hybrid teams, this step helps align training priorities with local market expectations and broader revenue objectives.
Organizations rely on Ascent to turn sales management development into measurable performance improvement.
"The training was dynamic, incredibly engaging, and practical—but what really impressed us was the post-training support. Most programs leave you after the workshop, but Ascent Performance ensured our team had the reinforcement and coaching needed to sustain long-term success. Highly recommended!"
"This wasn't just another sales training—it was a game-changer. The strategies we learned were immediately applicable, and the post-training follow-up ensured we didn't just retain knowledge but actually applied it. Our team's performance and closing rates have never been higher!"
Ascent Performance Trainings combines deep sales expertise with practical reinforcement that drives behavior change.
Tim Carlisle brings over 30 years of sales leadership expertise to every Minneapolis engagement.
Programs are tailored to local teams, regional sales realities, and complex B2B buying environments.
Workshops, virtual learning, 1:1 coaching, and on-demand tools support busy manager schedules.
Eight-week reinforcement helps Minneapolis managers turn new skills into lasting sales leadership habits.
Led by global sales training authority Tim Carlisle.
Founder
Tim Carlisle is the Founder of Ascent Performance Trainings and a globally recognized authority in sales and performance training with over 30 years of proven expertise. With deep mastery across Sales, Sales Management, Sales Leadership, and Sales Enablement, Tim has designed and delivered transformative training programs in over 75 countries, equipping thousands of professionals across industries including technology, financial services, and oil and gas. An award-winning sales professional and leader, he combines practical techniques with motivational coaching to drive measurable results for both individuals and organizations. Tim is also the author of two books, PERFORM Leadership and The Inner Game of Performance, further cementing his reputation as a trusted, results-oriented training partner for organizations worldwide.
Sales management training covers the core capabilities managers need to lead revenue teams: coaching cadence, 1:1 structure, pipeline inspection, forecasting accuracy, deal review, performance conversations, rep motivation, territory planning, and team accountability. Ascent Performance Trainings focuses on practical management behaviors managers can apply immediately with their own teams, rather than abstract leadership theory.
Get clear guidance on the best format for your managers.
Flexible training delivery for Minneapolis organizations, U.S. teams, and global corporate sales leadership groups.
75+ Countries
Service Reach
Multi-Modal
Delivery Options
8 Weeks
Reinforcement
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Proprietary certification validating completion and applied learning.
Recognition for proven sales leadership excellence.
Trusted methodology delivered across global organizations.
Share your team size, leadership goals, preferred delivery format, and timeline. Ascent Performance Trainings will help shape a practical training plan for your managers.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (832) 867-1333.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (832) 867-1333.