#27: 3 Essential Communication Habits for New Sales Managers

Strong communication is the backbone of every successful sales team and as a new sales manager, getting it right from the start can make or break your leadership. This episode breaks down the top three communication strategies every sales manager must have in place to build trust, accountability, and team alignment.

You’ll learn:

· One-on-one meetings: Why weekly or biweekly check-ins are your most important management tool, and how to structure them for accountability, feedback, and career development.

· Team meetings: How to run recurring meetings that go beyond updates to include celebrations, best practices, training, and collaboration.

· Team emails: The often-overlooked strategy that reinforces priorities, highlights wins, and creates a “hub” for team communication.

Whether you’re brand new to sales leadership or preparing to step into your first management role, these simple but powerful strategies will help you communicate effectively, avoid common mistakes, and build a motivated, high-performing sales team.

Get the resources mentioned at illuminatesalesconsulting.com/podcast/27