Motivation is an inside job. But, good managers CAN create a positive environment that supports their team’s efforts to hit their sales goals.

Here are the details:

• Hire right. Individuals matched for the originator position motivate themselves. That’s why it’s key for managers to evaluate a sales candidate’s motivation during the interview process. No amount of training will correct a salesperson’s lack of motivation after they’re hired.
• Provide individual training and coaching. Top producers are life-long learners. Encourage a culture of learning to help originators update their selling techniques for optimum results. Reinforcing the latest sales tactics will ensure that new behaviors stick.
• Check in often and make adjustments. Just as a corporation’s goals can change over time, an originator’s motivation can change at different stages of their career. Understanding each salesperson’s current motivations is essential in helping LOs succeed in the long run.

For more insights on guiding your LOs to better sales results, read my blog post, The Secret to Sales Success in Mortgage Banking.

Pat Sherlock is the founder of QFS Sales Solutions, an organization that helps organizations improve their sales talent management and performance. For more information, visit https://patsherlock.com.