AI in Sales Is Hot, But Coaching in Sales Is Missing Here’s the Fix

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the sales landscape. From chatbots that handle customer service to algorithms that predict buying behavior, the sales tech stack has never been smarter.

But here’s the truth: Tools don’t close deals. People do. And while your CRM may tell reps what to do next, it rarely teaches them how to do it better.

The Rise of AI in Sales

The sales tech stack is evolving rapidly. Tools that use AI-powered sales analytics can forecast revenue, track engagement, and even recommend next best actions. As a result, sales teams now have access to more insights and data than ever before.

But there’s a problem. Sellers are drowning in data. But without coaching, that data becomes just another dashboard. This is where many sales orgs fall short. Coaching builds capability to act on that data.

Sales Coaching: Still Stuck in the Past

Traditional sales coaching usually happens once a month, in rushed 1:1s , in outdated classroom-style sessions, with little follow-through or personalisation. 

Reps forget 80% of what they learn by the next day. Meanwhile, their pipeline is still cold, and their pitches are inconsistent at best. Today’s reps need more than just “coaching events.” They need always-on, tailored, and contextual guidance right when it matters most.

Here’s the Fix: Meet the AI Sales Coach

Imagine a coach that doesn’t just tell your reps what to do—but shows them how to do it, in the moment it matters. From discovery to negotiation, our AI Sales Coach delivers personalized, behavioral insights that help sellers build trust, handle objections, and close with confidence. No guesswork. Just smarter sales, powered by coaching that scales.

With an AI-powered coaching platform:

• Reps get tailored suggestions on how to improve pitch delivery.
• Managers save hours by letting AI handle performance insights.
• Training becomes consistent, trackable, and deeply personalized.

No more guesswork. Just clear, data-backed coaching that sticks.

Why AI-Powered Sales Coaching Works

• Always-On Learning: AI never sleeps. It can continuously evaluate sales interactions and offer feedback even after hours.
• Scalable Training: Whether you have 10 or 1,000 reps, an AI sales coach can support them all.
• Data-Driven Improvement: AI tracks performance trends over time, helping teams see exactly what’s working and what’s not.

This isn’t just about improving sales performance. 

It’s about building confident, capable sellers who win faster, more often, and with greater consistency.

Final Thoughts

AI in sales is hot, no doubt. But automation without coaching is like handing a high-performance car to someone who doesn’t know how to drive. If you're investing in AI-powered sales tools, make sure you're also investing in the people using them.  Because when technology and talent grow together, sales success isn’t just possible it’s predictable.

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About the Author

‍Anoop George is the CEO and Founder of Skwill.AI. His sales experience spans 30 years, and he is committed to making coaching accessible to all, by combining behavioral science, human expertise, and the power of AI. Anoop is an alumnus of Carnegie Mellon University, a fitness enthusiast, and loves cooking.

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