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Sales Territory Plan 2026: The Sales Management Blueprint for Revenue Generation

Sales Territory Plan 2026: The Sales Management Blueprint for Revenue Generation

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 If you're serious about sales success in 2026, this episode is a gut-check and a blueprint. Sean and Kevin break down what a real territory plan looks like (not a fluffy "be more productive" wish list), how to map first-half revenue to specific accounts, and how to build a second-half pipeline before it's an emergency. The throughline is sales management discipline: define the goal, allocate time intentionally, and build a plan that survives reality—because it will get punched in the face. Key Topics Discussed Why most reps are under-planned—and why that's unacceptable if you want Sales success (00:00) Sean frames the problem: Day-to-day selling without a plan is a strategy for mediocre revenue generation. Territory plan vs. account plan: what you should build first (01:00) Territory planning starts with "who will buy and how much," not activity lists or generic prospecting promises. First-half revenue mapping: list your closeable accounts and expected revenue (02:00) If your sales processes assume a sub-6-month cycle, you should already know which deals can land in the first half. Second-half pipeline sourcing: identify 3–10 prospect channels, not names (02:31) Kevin ties it to repeatable sales strategies: pipeline creation is a system, not a mood. Strategic vs. key accounts: time allocation, long-cycle wins, and reputation as an asset (04:00) Kevin introduces a time-based framework: strategic "marriage-level" accounts vs. key near-term wins, and the reputational groundwork that makes both easier. Pricing, comp alignment, and the real math of revenue management (07:42) If you're "opening a territory," your pricing plan and comp plan have to match the reality of getting noticed versus optimizing margin. Key Quotes Sean: "If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail." (00:00) A blunt reminder that planning is not optional if you want predictable revenue generation. Kevin: "At the top of the sheet, write your goal." (04:00) Start with the outcome, then design your territory plan around time and focus—not random activity. Sean: "Your plan for 2026 has to equal or exceed your quota." (10:39) Your plan should be a commitment to performance, not a narrative that explains shortfalls in advance. Sean: "Everybody has a plan until you get punched in the face." (14:00) Build for volatility—plan to 120% so you can still hit quota when reality disrupts your assumptions. Additional Resources MEDDPICCC / qualification frameworks referenced as examples of structured sales processes you should use (09:00) B2B Sales Lab mentioned as a place to get your territory plan reviewed and "beaten up" by experienced sales leaders (14:38) A Significant Actionable Item from this Podcast Write a one-page territory plan today with four elements: (1) your 2026 goal (quota and your 120% number), (2) the list of accounts you expect to close in the first half with revenue per account, (3) 3–10 specific prospecting channels you'll use to source second-half opportunities, and (4) the five companies you will learn so deeply—business model, competitors, how they make/lose money—that your messaging and value selling approach becomes inevitable, not improvised. Summary Most reps treat territory planning like paperwork. Sean and Kevin treat it like a weapon. If you want sales success that's driven by business acumen—not hope—this episode gives you a practical territory plan structure, a way to allocate time across strategic and key accounts, and a reality-based view of revenue management, pricing, and comp alignment. Listen to it early in the year, build your plan, and you'll start running your territory instead of reacting to it. B2B Sales Lab is a private, member-led community for sales professionals who want actionable insights, not theory. It's a space to ask real questions, share proven practices, and connect with others who are serious about improving revenue performance. Designed and led by veteran sales leaders, the Lab is where strategy meets execution. Join us at b2b-sales-lab.com You can reach out to Sean at New Sales Expert, LLC - Sean@NewSales.Expert - https://www.linkedin.com/in/soshaughnessey/ You can reach out to Kevin at Lighthouse Sales Advisors & Sales Xceleration - kevin@lighthousesalesadvisors.com - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwlawson/ You can book time on Kevin's calendar at https://lighthousesalesadvisors.pipedrive.com/scheduler/JP7rZXH3/virtual-meeting-booking-time-with-kevin You can book time on Sean's calendar at http://newsales.expert/sean-oshaughnessey-calendar/
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