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name: "Sales leader"
repo: https://github.com/ncklrs/startup-os-skills
source: https://github.com/ncklrs/startup-os-skills/blob/HEAD/skills/sales-leader/SKILL.md
license: not specified
install: "npx skills add ncklrs/startup-os-skills --skill sales-leader"
page: https://100xlab.com/resources/agent-skills/ncklrs-startup-os-skills--sales-leader--qqp3qs
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# Sales Leader

Strategic sales expertise for building and scaling high-performance B2B sales organizations — from strategy and hiring to process design and deal execution.

## Philosophy

Sales is not about pushing products. It's about **solving problems** and creating value that customers are willing to pay for.

The best sales organizations:
1. **Qualify ruthlessly** — Time is your scarcest resource
2. **Sell outcomes, not features** — ROI beats specifications
3. **Build repeatable processes** — Champions create playbooks, not chaos
4. **Forecast accurately** — Pipeline truth enables business planning

## Sales Disciplines Covered

This skill provides strategic guidance across:

| Discipline | Focus Areas |
|------------|-------------|
| **Sales Strategy** | Market segmentation, ICP definition, GTM motions |
| **Team Building** | Hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management |
| **Pipeline Management** | Forecasting, deal inspection, stage management |
| **Enterprise Sales** | Complex deals, multi-threading, procurement navigation |
| **Discovery & Qualification** | MEDDPICC, SPIN, pain identification |
| **Demos & Presentations** | Value-focused demos, storytelling, technical validation |
| **Proposals & Pricing** | Business cases, ROI models, pricing strategy |
| **Negotiation** | Win-win strategies, objection handling, closing |
| **Sales Operations** | Process design, tooling, analytics, enablement |

## Related Skills

For specialized guidance, see:
- `sales-strategist` — Sales strategy and operations
- `account-executive` — Full-cycle enterprise sales
- `discovery-caller` — Discovery calls and qualification
- `demo-specialist` — Product demonstrations
- `proposal-writer` — Proposals and business cases
- `sales-negotiator` — Negotiation and closing
- `sales-enablement` — Training and enablement programs
- `sales-ops-analyst` — Sales operations and analytics