Profit Optimization - LEAD Above

Cisco

Profit Optimization

Maximize Your Margins with Expert Guidance

What We've Done For Our Clients:

$56M

in rebates captured

$500M

additional margin uncovered

$30M

in MOU funding earned

98%

of clients see immediate ROI

16x

average ROI

35%

average increase in rebate capture

LEAD Above’s Profit Optimization service offers specialized support for enhancing both front-end and back-end margins. Our approach goes beyond just profit enhancement; we focus on building strategic vendor alliances and leveraging vendor funding to drive substantial growth for your business.

Our clients see an average 300% increase in pipeline identification & capture.

What We Do:

Deep Inspection of Business Metrics

We conduct a thorough analysis of your key business metrics, including rebates, margin performance, and customer loyalty. Our goal is to identify areas where your profitability can be improved and where gaps exist that may be holding you back.

Tailored Strategies for Profit Growth

Our team crafts customized strategies designed to address the specific challenges and opportunities within your organization. From overcoming gaps in your current approach to implementing AI-driven solutions (currently utilizing macros), we provide actionable plans to enhance your profitability.

Creating and Executing GTM Plans

Our experts collaborate with you to develop and execute go-to-market plans that focus on profitable growth. We ensure that your strategies align with Cisco’s programs and maximize the benefits of your partnership.

Benefits of Our Service:

Increased Profitability

By focusing on the right metrics and activities, your organization will experience enhanced profitability from your Cisco partnership. We guide you in optimizing your approach to achieve greater financial returns.

Education

Cisco rebates can be complex, but we simplify them for you. Our team helps you quickly understand what matters, why it matters, and how each program can be strategically leveraged to benefit your business.

Solutions

We don’t just point out problems; we provide solutions. Our service includes hands-on support to implement changes that drive real improvements in your business outcomes.

Ready To Maximize Your Cisco Profits?

Don't leave your profitability to chance. Partner with LEAD Above to unlock tailored strategies, AI-driven insights, and hands-on solutions that will transform your Cisco partnership into a powerful driver of growth.

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What People Are Saying

"This was hands down one of the most productive workshops I have been a part of."

-Jason Kennan

"The best sales training course I have been a part of."

"This workshop was unlike any training I have attended"

"This was probably the most impactful training that I have been through in the past 10 years. It provided excellent product training mixed with real world examples of how to apply that knowledge to have meaningful conversations with customers and prospects. "

"It was one of the best training sessions I have been through in my 20+ year career."

“Throughout the years I have had many different types of training, and I can honestly say that I have retained more useful knowledge and best practices from [LEAD Above], than in all my past training combined.”

"The result of the training program was being 111% of plan in four and half months, much larger commission checks than some of the more veteran account managers in my office, and a pipeline that exceeds five million dollars for the first six months of the year."

"Some of the best sales training I have ever received."

"Regardless of your time in this industry, these series of training is well worth the money and will pay for itself in the increased business you will gain!"

"One of the best training classes I’ve attended–relevant to sales acumen in general and overall understanding of tech marketplace.”

""This is the best IT sales training I've ever received. Jason did a phenomenal job. We need more of this training."

"The workshop was phenomenal. It was conveyed in a way that technical as well as non-technical personnel could understand easily. Overall, I would highly recommend this course to any sales professional."

"This is the second training I have attended led by [LEAD Above] and they were both top notch. Excellent content and even better discussions. Really makes you think, and you come away with some great ideas."

"[LEAD Above] focuses on the individual! In my opinion the key to the program is how they determine your base line in order to tailor the material to maximize learning."

“The impact that the [LEAD Above] training has had on my sales strategy and message delivery can be measured in improved opportunities - both opened and closed."

"If you want to accelerate your skills, become more relevant to your customers, and overachieve your sales goals, work with [LEAD Above]."

"Best and most relevant training we have ever had as a sales team..."

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"This was hands down one of the most productive workshops I have been a part of. "

"I can't emphasize enough the positive impact your training program has had on our sales organization."

“Great training, one of the best training classes I’ve ever been involved in.”

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Begin your journey towards transformational success with LEAD Above.

Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation.

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