From IC to RSD in 20 months

Received word this week that I'll be the RSD for my territory starting next month. 10 years in sales, 20 months at this company.
The territory is changing, so 3 of my current peers will become direct reports and 5 will be new to the segment. 3 of those 5 have been around for quite a bit longer than me and one of those 3 is going from a specialist RSD role to an AE individual contributor.

Any advice on setting the tone day one? My biggest thing will be to keep the CRM updated at least once a week so I can forecast accurately.

What other tricks/advice can you offer this new RSD?
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Pachacuti
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They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
No tricks. Be upfront. Tell them the priorities (CRM updates, etc.). Tell them you're there to help them win the deal - mngt intervention, Legal, technical, deal review, etc. You're not their friend anymore (no matter how many drinks you bought each other) - you're the boss and the task master. Accept it.
Good luck in the new role!
Sunbunny31
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Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
This is great advice.
I'd only add that if you say you are going to do something, do it. Don't promise things you cannot deliver, but definitely be there for the team.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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YES BUNNY YES ACTIONS ARE LOUDER THAN WORDS
GDO
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BDM
Great advice pachacuti!
YoureMuted
Executive
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Regional Sales Director
Was thinking โ€œtips/advice,โ€ not โ€œtricks/advice,โ€ got mixed up with tips/tricks in my head, haha. Great advice here! Thanks Pacha.
FoodForSales
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AE
this is it.
ThatNewAE
Big Shot
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Account Executive - Mid enterprise
Great great points.!
wolfofmiami
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Bring in a box of donuts on your first day. Everybody loves donuts
YoureMuted
Executive
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Regional Sales Director
Weโ€™re all remote, but Iโ€™ll butter them up with some sweets at our first in-person QBR for sure.
wolfofmiami
Opinionated
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Bring a box of donuts on zoom, and say I brought donuts. Then send your address into the chat
YoureMuted
Executive
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Regional Sales Director
Lmaooo
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Retired Sales Professional
All good things follow.
jefe
Arsonist
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Just wanted to say congrats, and don't micromanage.
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