Where are all the female sales leaders?

I've been in the sales industry for years, and it's disheartening to see how few women make it to the top. Despite our progress, women hold only 26% of senior sales roles in the UK (MentorcliQ). This isn't just a statistic—it's a glaring issue that reflects systemic biases and a lack of access to crucial networks and mentors.

Mentorship is a game-changer. Did you know that women with mentors are five times more likely to be promoted? Programs like Women in Banking and Finance (WIBF) show how impactful structured mentorship can be. I’ve seen firsthand how mentoring boosts confidence and opens doors. For example, 87% of women in The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs’ program reported increased confidence in their leadership abilities.

To change this, in my opinion, we need to:

• Promote Formal Mentorship Programs: We must create structured initiatives that support women at every stage of their careers.

• Encourage Male Participation: Men in leadership must step up to mentor women and help dismantle biases.

• Support Networks: Let’s build communities where women can share experiences and strategies.
  

Who is with me on making gender parity in sales leadership a reality?

Here is why it’s more than just a moral imperative…

It's good business sense too…companies with gender-diverse leadership are 21% more likely to outperform their peers on profitability (@mentorcliq-llc)!

To help make a stand, I'm carving out mentoring slots each month to help the female sales leaders of tomorrow thrive.

You can book in a session here: https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/gabrielle-cooke

Things need to change. Who's with me?

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