MichaelScottKnowsBest

Sales Executive

What do you really care about? On-boarding Noobs into Sales World?

So here I am, a seasoned manager...(yes, I admit it, I am the anti-christ - the dreaded manager...) So I have roughly nine years on the job in mostly SMB, over two companies that you all have either worked for or at least interviewed at some point throughout your careers, I'm sure.

So here's my question - how much value does a new to the workforce hire place on that first day experience? It used to be take them to lunch, show them their desk, introduce them to the team and they are on their way. Now people are pulling out all the stops - fanfare making it look like Ferris Bueller on parade day. Do the noobs of the workforce really place a premium on all this?

Bonus question: how is this best accomplished in a remote environment? What have you all see that works?

First Day Experience...how much does it matter?

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InQ5WeTrust

Arsonist

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No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL

I don't think anyone cares about the parade.

Few things matter to me when starting a new job.

1. Do I have my tech in advance, so I can not spend half the first day setting up crap.
2. Is there a clear onboarding plan?
3. Do I have an onboarding buddy with who I'm encouraged to ask questions?
4. Do I have easy access to the resources I need to learn/oboard or is it a case of me chasing for everything?

1nbatopshotfan

Politicker

4

Sales

The last time I stated a new gig, they forgot to send me a computer lol. First week was pretty easy.

InQ5WeTrust

Arsonist

4

No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL

Yep, that happened to a buddy at his last gig. Could only use his phone the first 4 days as they wouldn't let him log in on a personal.

goose

Politicker

3

Sales Executive

Welcome to the team.

1nbatopshotfan

Politicker

2

Sales

Yeah I sat around in an office that was halfway across the country from my boss and did nothing. She even said “if you just don’t go in, I don’t care.” No one in my business group was in my office so it didn’t matter.

Incognito

WR Officer

1

Master of Disaster

I got none of those things either

Diablo

Politicker

0

Sr. AE

This is perfect and I look exactly for these

MichaelScottKnowsBest

Good Citizen

0

Sales Executive

Interesting - I can't say I disagree. One of the disadvantages for working for Big Corporate is that some of these things are just outright out of my control. I can have tech delivered, but the registration, etc - nothing I can do about it, unfortunately - even though that seems to be a key priority.

UrAssIsSaaS

Arsonist

3

SaaS Eater

Im a big fan of content over the dog and pony show here but I also havent started a new job in 6+ years. However I could care less about being taken out to lunch. Give me the tools I need to be successful and I'm a happy camper. Success in a role and the paycheck that comes along with it is going to last a lot longer than a 1st day lunch

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

3

☕️

10am Monday Company Meeting w/ intros
11am Benefits & HR bullshit
11:30am Sales Team Meeting w/ more specific intros
1pm Training Program beings

We send a laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, t-shirt, and sticker package as well...but none of this personalized bullshit like you get at bigger co's.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

4

🦊

Damn y'all get a tshirt?

I got handed an unopened UPS box with my laptop in it. No instructions, no laptop bag, no welcome to the team letter, nada.

Incognito

WR Officer

3

Master of Disaster

I didn’t even get that 😂

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

2

☕️

Come to think of it, perhaps we have stopped the t-shirts...I want a new one! I do have a hoodie that I enjoy.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

3

🦊

I LOVE A HOODIE.

Seriously I would be so freaking happy if I was given a hoodie. All these companies out here live to whine online and we just want money and a damn hoodie.

I'm in a mood. 😒🦊

poweredbycaffeine

WR Lieutenant

2

☕️

It's currently hoodie weather up here in New England...I'm happy as a clam in the sand.

CaneWolf

Politicker

2

Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract

Help me get my brain wrapped around the company and how I'm going to get selling. I neither need nor want the fanfare.

goose

Politicker

1

Sales Executive

Make sure I get my Yeti and I'm a happy person

jefe

Arsonist

0

🍁

No ridiculous show necessary, but I think a lunch out (or ordered for) and the indication that the start and onboarding has been at least considered, is helpful.

FeedTheKids

Politicker

0

Solutions Consultant

Syllabus day - let them meet the team, get acquainted with their office/desk, talk to some ppl, start setting up computer/email/ slack/etc, get them ready to hit the ground running with onboarding starting tomorrow morning.

FamilyTruckster

Politicker

0

Exec Director, Major Accounts

If you don’t have a company-wide rehearsed dance AND fireworks, I’m out.

GreenSide

Politicker

0

Sales manager

It’s so surprising to me how many managers wing it. Plan it out. These people make you money. The very least you can do is set up some meetings beforehand for them to meet the team and other people they’ll be working with regularly.

cw95

Politicker

0

Sales Development Lead

I guess just make them comfortable? If you take them for the glitz and the glamour or just a pint in a pub, either way, just make them feel like they are welcomed.

Remote - send a few drinks and something you think might crack a smile!

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