Sales training proposal: Free template

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This template is fully customizable and built for real-world use — ideal for pitching sales enablement or performance training to CROs, heads of sales, RevOps, or founders. Whether you’re running workshops, coaching sessions, or full curriculum rollouts, this version gives you a structured head start and removes the guesswork.
What is a sales training proposal?
A sales training proposal outlines your plan to improve a sales team’s performance through structured education, coaching, or workshops. It typically includes learning objectives, delivery format, sales methodology, skill areas covered, and follow-up recommendations.
This type of proposal is commonly used:
- When sales teams are underperforming, plateauing, or missing quota
- As part of onboarding for new SDRs, AEs, or AMs
- To standardize methodology across new regions or sales roles
- To upskill teams during product launches, GTM changes, or leadership transitions
It helps clients build more consistent, confident, and effective sales behavior — with measurable lift over time.
A strong proposal helps you:
- Define clear outcomes tied to revenue, pipeline health, or close rates
- Structure training to match deal stages, role types, or sales cycles
- Tailor content to the business model — transactional, consultative, or enterprise
- Deliver high-impact sessions with reinforcement, not just theory
Why use Cobrief to edit your proposal
Cobrief helps you deliver high-signal proposals fast — with built-in AI tools and formatting that gets out of the way.
- Edit the proposal directly in your browser: No template juggling — just focus on the offer.
- Rewrite sections with AI: Tailor tone instantly for CROs, RevOps, or founder-led sales teams.
- Run a one-click AI review: Let AI flag weak scoping, unclear timelines, or vague outcomes.
- Apply AI suggestions instantly: Accept edits line by line or across the full doc.
- Share or export instantly: Send via Cobrief or download a clean PDF or DOCX file.
You’ll go from outline to ready-to-send in less time — with sharper messaging throughout.
When to use this proposal
Use this sales training proposal when:
- A sales team is hitting a wall — in close rate, ACV, pipeline conversion, or outbound effectiveness
- The business is hiring fast and needs scalable onboarding
- Sales methodology is inconsistent across reps, teams, or geographies
- A new product, ICP, or GTM strategy requires sales process updates
- You’re embedding training into a broader enablement or performance program
It’s especially useful when there’s pressure to grow pipeline or close faster — but no structured system in place.
What to include in a sales training proposal
Use this template to walk the client through your program — from structure to results — in clear, structured language.
- Project overview: Frame the business challenge — e.g. missed targets, weak qualification, inconsistent messaging — and how your training solves it.
- Training objectives: Outline the core outcomes — better discovery calls, stronger outbound, improved forecasting, etc.
- Audience and roles: Define which roles are included — SDRs, AEs, AMs, SEs — and how the training may differ by group.
- Sales methodology: Explain your framework or approach (e.g., MEDDIC, SPIN, challenger, consultative), or note if you’re tailoring to the client’s own process.
- Format and delivery: Detail how training will be delivered — live sessions, roleplays, async modules, coaching blocks — and session lengths/frequency.
- Curriculum structure: Provide a high-level breakdown of session topics or modules by week or cohort.
- Tools and assets: Include any workbooks, recordings, cheat sheets, objection-handling guides, or email scripts you’ll provide.
- Reinforcement and follow-up: Describe how you’ll drive retention — via coaching, assessments, or feedback loops.
- Timeline and phases: Break into phases — discovery, prep, delivery, follow-up — with time estimates.
- Pricing: Offer fixed-fee, per-seat, or per-cohort pricing. Include optional coaching add-ons, refresher sessions, or pipeline reviews.
- Next steps: End with a CTA — like booking a kickoff call, reviewing team structure, or finalizing calendar slots.
How to write an effective sales training proposal
This proposal should feel focused, revenue-aware, and actionable — especially for teams under pressure to hit targets.
- Tie every section to sales outcomes: Quota attainment, deal velocity, outbound conversion — not just “confidence” or “skills.”
- Respect the sales calendar: Don’t propose all-day workshops during end-of-quarter crunch — work around peak activity periods.
- Build for coaching, not just instruction: Layer in roleplays, live calls, or feedback to drive real behavior change.
- Keep methodology optional: If the client already has a framework, adapt to it — don’t force yours unless it's part of the pitch.
- Make measurement part of the value: Offer to track performance before and after — even simple KPIs like meetings booked, deal size, or win rate.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
How do I scope pricing if the client’s headcount is growing?
Offer tiered per-seat pricing or package pricing for up to X reps. Include flexibility to add new hires post-launch at a set rate.
What if the client doesn’t have a sales methodology in place?
Use your own or introduce a proven one. Just make sure you translate it into plain language tied to how their team actually sells.
How do I structure reinforcement without turning it into a long retainer?
Offer optional follow-up coaching (e.g. monthly call blocks), Slack check-ins, or office hours. Scope these separately.
Do I need to customize the training for the client’s industry?
Yes — especially if they sell into niche verticals or regulated markets. Reuse core content, but tailor examples and scripts.
Should I run sessions live or asynchronously?
Depends on budget, availability, and learning style. Live is better for skill building; async works for distributed teams or onboarding at scale.
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