Sales Rep Onboarding Takes 6 Months With No Structured Path to First Deal
Most sales organizations default to either unstructured sink-or-swim onboarding or a rigid 6-month ramp timeline, both delaying time-to-revenue. Software system gaps prevent meaningful onboarding acceleration, leaving revenue at risk during every new hire cycle.
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