
Survival in Sales 2026
How to predict which of your sales reps will become irreplaceable— and which won’t in the age of AI
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Executive Summary
Survival in Sales 2026: The race to become irreplaceable
The rules of sales have changed again. AI agents now outperform humans in processing information and making recommendations, creating a paradox: The more powerful AI becomes, the more buyers seek genuine human connection.
"The top 10-25% of sales reps who excel at Warmth + Competence generate up to 50% of revenue, while the remaining 75% lose deals to AI-driven digital channels."
This whitepaper reveals the behavioral science behind selling in the AI age and outlines the proven formula top-performing sales teams use to stay competitive.
What you’ll learn:
The new buyer reality: Why digitally overloaded customers reject "Transactionists" and only buy from reps they like and trust.
The Science of Selling: The "Warmth + Competence" formula that allows top performers to outperform their peers by 10% to 25%.
Predicting success: How to identify which of your sales reps will evolve into "Trusted Advisors"—and which are at risk of being replaced by AI agents.
From insight to impact: How AI coaching creates a "competitive human advantage," boosting Competence by 15% and Warmth by 14% in just ten sessions.
What industry leaders are saying:
“Thriving in sales won’t be about having the most reps; it will be about having the smartest reps.”
- Robert Jung, Head of Sales Enablement, Nürnberger Versicherung
“Faster, impactful product training is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a necessity.”
- Head of Commercial, Large German Pharmaceutical Enterprise
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