2026 SAMA Annual Conference Session

Session 111 – The End of Average: Multiplying top-performer results at scale

Date(s):
  • May 18, 20264:00 pm5:15 pm
  • May 19, 202610:15 am11:30 am
Session Info:
Track: SAM Program Design, Structure, and Management

Discover how to transform your sales organization by elevating average performers to top-tier status. This session provides actionable strategies and real-world insights to help you scale excellence across your team.

Key takeaways:

  • Practical roadmap: Proven steps to shift average performers into high-impact contributors.
  • Real-world example: How AVI-SPL integrates thoughtware and software to drive sustainable behavior change.
  • Future outlook: A glimpse into the next generation of key account management (KAM) enablement.
Dr. Philip Styrlund

Dr. Philip Styrlund

CEO

The Summit Group

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Adrian Davis

Adrian Davis

President

Whetstone

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Brad Weintraub

Brad Weintraub

Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Accounts Program

AVI SPL

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Sara Theis

Sara Theis

Vice President of Customer Excellence

Valkre

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