ENABLEMENT

Seller Competency Matrix

A shared scoring rubric for the skills and knowledge a seller needs at each level — used for hiring, coaching, and promotion decisions.

  • Client: Platform.sh
  • Role: Director of Revenue Enablement
  • Year: 2023

Background

The problem

Sales managers said reps had “gaps” but couldn’t name them consistently. Two managers would describe the same rep’s weaknesses differently. Without a standard, coaching was personality-driven and uneven.

The approach

Mapped the competencies (discovery, technical depth, narrative, negotiation, operational hygiene) and scored each on a four-level rubric with concrete behavioral indicators. Tied the rubric to existing performance reviews so it slotted into existing management cadence rather than creating new overhead.

What changed

Coaching conversations got specific — “you’re a 2 on technical depth, here’s what 3 looks like, here’s how to get there.” Promotions had a defensible foundation. Hiring rubrics aligned with what existing reps were actually being measured on.

Outcome

Made coaching conversations specific instead of vibes-based. Managers used the matrix in 1:1s; reps used it for self-assessment.

Artifact

The deliverable from this engagement is publicly viewable.

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