{"id":8121,"date":"2023-03-08T07:19:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T07:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/?p=8121"},"modified":"2023-06-16T04:19:19","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T04:19:19","slug":"why-you-need-more-women-in-your-sales-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/why-you-need-more-women-in-your-sales-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Gender Diversity = Enhanced Sales Productivity: Leaders Show How"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Relationship building, empathic listening, and problem-solving &#8211; inherent skills and competencies are helping women make an impact in new-age sales. <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/blogs\/voices\/women-in-sales-beyond-diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" adhocenable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\">Studies <\/a>reveal that women take faster action on leads, show greater engagement, and drive better revenues. However, the Indian sales industry continues to have poor women representation in high-value roles &#8211; even though profits rise by as much as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forrester.com\/report\/title\/RES175477\" target=\"_blank\" adhocenable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\">50%<\/a> when women are well-represented at executive levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time we acknowledged the need for gender diversity in sales and understood how the function will benefit from more women in sales. Using innate empathy, trust, and intuition, women in sales can easily build long-term relationships and drive persuasive conversations instead of solely resorting to aggressive product pushes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e7cc6238ffc&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e7cc6238ffc\" class=\"wp-block-image wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/empathetic-listening-inline-graphic.png?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"Why You Need More Women in your Sales Team\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"the-soft-skills-advantage-of-having-women-in-sales\"><span>The soft skills advantage of having women in sales <\/span> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Women salespersons have various soft skills that make customers feel a deeper connection and trust their problem-solving skills. From being able to read non-verbal cues to efficiently multitasking in a demanding work environment, there are several reasons why you need more women in your sales team.Here are some important traits of women in sales that set them apart from their peers &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"empathetic-listening\"><span>\u2022 Empathetic listening <\/span> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In an increasingly cluttered and digital-led sales environment, B2B customers want to conduct business with those who exhibit human values such as empathetic listening and authenticity. Over the years, women have proven to be active listeners, bringing immense empathy to conversations, feels Chowhan.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e7cc623a7ff&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e7cc623a7ff\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/empathetic-listening-inline-graphic-1-1.png?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/empathetic-listening-inline-graphic-1-1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/empathetic-listening-inline-graphic-1-1.png?w=300&amp;h=80 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/empathetic-listening-inline-graphic-1-1.png?w=150&amp;h=40 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"engaging-communication\"> <br><span>\u2022 Engaging communication <\/span> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective selling means the ability to sell even before the product or service comes up in the conversation. Women have a knack for recognising the buyer\u2019s needs &#8211; said and unsaid. Using natural communication and storytelling skills, they are able to easily create value for the product in the prospect\u2019s eyes as a viable solution &#8211; even before they begin the actual pitch!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e7cc623b955&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e7cc623b955\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/engaging-communication-inline-graphic-1.png?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/engaging-communication-inline-graphic-1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/engaging-communication-inline-graphic-1.png?w=300&amp;h=80 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/engaging-communication-inline-graphic-1.png?w=150&amp;h=40 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"reading-the-room-right\"><br><span>\u2022 Reading the room right <\/span> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High-performing sales executives have to gauge the unsaid hints even when driving the conversation with persuasive storytelling. In this context, women salespersons hold an advantage, feels Chowhan.\u201cWomen are good at picking up non-verbal cues. For example, during any meeting, I instinctively notice details like awards on the wall, books, pictures, and so on. It helps me identify what is important to the person in front of me and frame my conversation keeping their whole self in context\u201d, she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e7cc623c978&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e7cc623c978\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/reading-the-room-right-inline-graphic-1.png?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/reading-the-room-right-inline-graphic-1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/reading-the-room-right-inline-graphic-1.png?w=300&amp;h=80 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/reading-the-room-right-inline-graphic-1.png?w=150&amp;h=40 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"effective-multitasking\"><br><span>\u2022 Effective multitasking <\/span> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern-day sales, especially enterprise sales, demand salespersons to work in a more layered environment. \u201cIT sales requires you to work with cross-functional teams, complex situations, and multiple stakeholders for deals at different stages. It is easier for women to thrive in such an environment since they are better multi-taskers,\u201d explains Jain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"sales-leadership-lessons-from-womensalesforce\"><span>Sales leadership lessons from women@Salesforce <\/span> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To develop capabilities that can lead to successful selling and greater productivity, sales teams can take inspiration from their women colleagues and leaders and learn skills like: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"adapting-to-change\"><span>Adapting to change <\/span> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An agile business environment requires everyone, especially customer-facing teams, to adapt swiftly to change. Not only do women manage change better and respond to it faster, but they are also able to motivate and inspire others in the team when the going gets a bit too tough, points out Sarang Ohol, Senior Manager Sales &#8211; Growth Business, Salesforce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69e7cc623d69d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69e7cc623d69d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/adapting-to-change-inline-graphic-1.png?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/adapting-to-change-inline-graphic-1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/adapting-to-change-inline-graphic-1.png?w=300&amp;h=80 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/06\/adapting-to-change-inline-graphic-1.png?w=150&amp;h=40 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"tune-into-eq-and-sq\"><br><span>Tune into EQ and SQ <\/span> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to experts, Emotional Quotient (EQ) is a key leadership trait. Sales is no exception, says Ohol, who concurs that women tend to have more EQ. \u201cThey don\u2019t push the deals too much. Even if they are being aggressive, they bring enormous amounts of EQ to the table,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA woman increases the EQ and the Social Quotient (SQ) for everyone in the room. The team\u2019s 360-degree understanding of the situation increases manifold with a woman salesperson,\u201d agrees Jain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"be-intuitive-about-red-flags\"><span>Be intuitive about red flags <\/span> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a customer-centric function like sales, knowing the hurdles that can obstruct progression is an essential sales skill. \u201cA woman salesperson is likely to notice a red flag much earlier in the sales cycle; it is what makes them unique,\u201d adds Ohol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"women-adding-value-to-the-sales-cycle\"><span>Women &#8211; adding value to the sales cycle <\/span> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> Most customers are conscious about pricing and want to maximise the value they derive from their purchases. Even the most independent decision-makers tend to seek advice on resource-intensive or complex buying decisions. By empathising, listening, and identifying even unspoken concerns, women salespersons can influence buyers and drive positive outcomes. 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