{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Stepping up to Sales Leadership","description":" What really happens when a top salesperson gets promoted into leadership?   In this episode, Fred is joined by Amanda Downs, Director of Commercial at The Uspire Partnership and author of Step Up to Sales Leader, to explore the challenges of moving from individual contributor to sales leader.   From letting go of old habits\u2026 to leading former peers\u2026 to creating the right structure for growth, this episode is packed with practical insight for anyone stepping into sales leadership or supporting others to do it.   Key Takeaways Great salespeople do not automatically become great sales leaders One of the hardest shifts is learning to release the reins The \u201cwhite knight\u201d trap stops teams from growing Leadership requires clarity, structure, and consistency Amanda\u2019s GROWTH toolkit gives sales leaders a practical framework Positive regard and genuineness are powerful leadership habits Values matter most when things go wrong Sales leadership is not about doing more yourself \u2014 it is about enabling others   The Big Shift Stepping into sales leadership is not just a promotion. It is a move from doing the work to leading the people who do the work.   About Amanda Downs Amanda Downs is Director of Commercial at The Uspire Partnership and author of Step Up to Sales Leader. She helps organisations develop stronger sales leadership through practical frameworks, coaching, and commercial insight. \ud83d\udcd8 Step Up to Sales Leader - Available from 20 April on Amazon and through major booksellers.   Chapters 01:51 Stepping Up Challenges 05:35 White Knight Trap 07:49 Player Coach Debate 09:35 Growth Toolkit Overview 15:37 Release Reins Process 20:01 Leading Former Peers 21:48 Opportunities Magic Matrix 23:24 Gap Analysis Tools 24:59 Availability And Distribution Basics 29:48 Self Coaching And Imposter Syndrome 31:42 Touchpoints And Thought Leadership 33:00 Value Proposition Storytelling 35:16 Values In Action   Connect with Amanda \u00b7         LinkedIn: Amanda Downs - https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/amandadowns2 \u00b7         Email: amanda@theuspirepartnership.com   Follow Fred: https:\/\/linktr.ee\/fredcopestake   Watch this episode on YouTube: https:\/\/youtu.be\/zsiv0vMrzKU   Watch Fred\u2019s FREE YouTube Course: Sales Mastery for Engineers: https:\/\/bit.ly\/Sales-Mastery-For-Engineers   Useful resources Take the Collaborative Selling Scorecard \u2013 free Check how well your sales approach fits today\u2019s buying environment https:\/\/collaborativeselling.scoreapp.com\/   Listen & Subscribe If you enjoyed this episode, follow The Sales Today Podcast for more practical insights on modern selling and leadership.   ","author_name":"Sales Today","author_url":"http:\/\/throughpartnering.libsyn.com\/website","html":"