Sales Kickoffs Learning Center

Sales Kickoffs Learning Center

Use the right event technology to create engaging sales kickoffs.

Your sales kickoff (SKO) is one of the best ways to motivate, inspire, and educate your sales employees. Power your next SKO with an integrated event platform to create a rewarding experience for your sales reps, no matter where they are in the world.



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Recommended training

This training is the perfect start to optimizing your annual events, conferences, or summit events using Cvent technology. You will learn about Speaker Resource Center, Appointments, Abstract Management, the Travel Module, OnArrival Premium, Exhibitor Management, and the Event App.


Getting Started - Annual Event / Conference / Summit

Additional resources

Cvent Solutions

Here are some of the Cvent Products/Features that best support sales kickoffs and how they deliver value.

   Plan and Promote
   Product/Feature Benefits/Value
   Meetings Management Achieve a comprehensive overview of all your internal meetings related to the sales kickoff. With meeting request forms, automated approval workflows, and budget management tools, you can efficiently plan and execute the event.
   Cvent Supplier Network Find the ideal off-site locations for sales kickoffs from our extensive database of 309,000+ global venues. Research options based on specific critieria then send one RFP to multiple venues. Compare bids to make the best venue decision for your event. Reuse RFPs and save a lot of time with future events. 
   Vendor Marketplace Explore over 25,000 offerings across 3500 locations for your next Sales Kickoff with Cvent Vendor Marketplace Powered by Reposite. Post vendor and venue RFPs to the marketplace and receive quotes in 25-48 hours with the help of AI. Centralize vendor sourcing data across the entire team to save time on future events.
   Registration Eliminate the headaches of manual session tracking and participant engagement at sales kickoffs with Cvent's Registration software. Easily organize breakout sessions, monitor attendee participation, and integrate with CRM systems to capture crucial engagement data, ensuring your sales team is fully prepared and aligned.
   Speaker Resource Center Gather necessary details about your speakers and collect all session materials in one centralized plac. Provide direct feedback to your speakers after so they know what they did well and where to improve for future years.
   Abstract Management Keep track of all content for your sales kickoff, from submission to final selection. This ensures a smooth flow of information and an organized event agenda.
   Event Diagramming Design a dynamic layout for your sales kickoff to enhance learning and networking. Include multiple rooms for various sessions and clearly label key areas such as the stage, audience seating, coffee stations, and bars. Add detailed notes for the setup crew to ensure everything aligns with your vision.
   Passkey Empower your sales team to make their own reservations for sales kickoffs by hiding room rates, which will be hosted by your company. Track the pace of your hotel bookings to ensure all reservations are completed by the time of cut-off.  Use custom-branded websites to promote this year's agenda, from exciting keynote speakers to energized team-building activities.
   Attendee Engagement
   Product/Feature Benefits/Value
   Attendee Hub Equip your team with a one-stop-shop to access schedules, view sessions, network, and engage with content. This facilitates a comprehensive and engaging experience at your sales kickoff.
   OnArrival

Create a smooth check-in experience with on-demand name badge printing and real-time attendance tracking. This supports effective networking and a professional atmosphere at your sales kickoff. 

   Appointments Enable employees to easily schedule meetings with each other or with leadership. This fosters open communication and collaboration during the sales kickoff.
   Insights
   Product/Feature Benefits/Value
   Engagement Scoring

Measure each employee's engagement during the event based on their actions. This insight helps guide your team in determining the effectiveness of the sales kickoff and planning for future events.

   Surveys

Capture valuable feedback from your team to assess satisfaction and event success. Use this information to continually improve your future sales kickoffs.

   Reporting & Insights

Gain a comprehensive understanding of your sales kickoff's success with detailed reporting. Analyze individual and cross-event performance to continually refine your approach.

   Access Portal

Streamline communication with a self-serve, fully branded portal where stakeholders can view meeting policies, event calendars, submit meeting requests, and access real-time reports. This ensures everyone is aligned for the sales kickoff.

   Integrations

Integrate with your key business systems for a seamless data exchange. This streamlines the management of your sales kickoff, ensuring all information is easily accessible and up-to-date.