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Scaling new hires without scaling complexity

Every sales leader wants their new hires to become productive fast. But in many companies, ramp time takes nine months or more. While new reps learn, pipeline slows down, managers spend hours training, and results stay inconsistent. It does not have to be this way. With embedded workflows and clear guidance, you can help new hires become confident and effective in much less time.

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Why long ramp time costs more than you think

Slow ramp time hurts in many ways:

  • Revenue is delayed.
  • Experienced reps have to cover extra work.
  • New hires feel overwhelmed.
  • Turnover risk increases.

If you can cut ramp time, you can grow faster and retain more people.

Why traditional onboarding falls short

Most onboarding looks like this:

  • A few days of slides and training
  • Some shadowing sessions
  • Access to a content library

After that, reps are on their own. They must remember everything and figure out the process by themselves.

How embedded workflows change the experience

When guidance is built into daily work:

  • New hires learn by doing.
  • Best practices are reinforced in real time.
  • Managers spend less time repeating instructions.

This makes learning faster and results more consistent.

How uman helps cut ramp time by up to 66%

uman gives new reps:

  • Step-by-step workflows for prospecting, qualification, and follow-up.
  • Auto-generated meeting prep and proposals.
  • Qualification scoring that guides each conversation.
  • Real-time coaching insights.

Instead of guessing, they follow a clear path.

A story: faster ramp, better results

Imagine a new rep joins your team.

On their first week, they have everything they need:

  • A clear process
  • Suggested content
  • Next steps after every action

After one month, they are booking meetings and moving deals forward confidently.

Conclusion

Ramp time does not have to be slow. With the right system, your new hires can start producing faster and feel supported every step of the way.

If you want to see how uman helps teams scale without complexity, book a demo today.

Don’t waste another week prepping, chasing, or guessing.
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written by
Charles Boutens
Head of Growth