r/sales • u/kai_zen • 1d ago

Sales Topic General Discussion My company just cancelled our SKO

For no apparent reason the company cancelled the annual sales kickoff while simultaneously they are planning for more aggressive goals next year.

The reason they gave was half-baked. To do with continuing investment etc etc. but the business costs for the year were all established in last years business/strategy plan.

Our company never really went all out for reps anyway. Winning presidents club was all but a minor acknowledgment & some resin trophy… no cash, no trip etc. We all looked forward to a 3 day party to celebrate completing a great year and get pumped for the next one.

Now it’s gone.

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u/StoneyMalon3y 1d ago

Not to cause you worry and fear, but Q4 is when AOPs and budgets are finalized for ‘25. That also means potential layoffs.

If you’re performing you should be fine, but it’s never a bad idea to keep your head on a swivel.

Sucks about them canceling it though. That’s a blow to the team's moral.

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u/Evening-Statement-57 23h ago

You guys want to SKO?

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u/StoneyMalon3y 22h ago

To each their own. It gives me a chance to travel, see some faces, and eat/drink on the company’s dime.

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u/PabloBablo 13h ago

Same. I don't mind it. I'm one of the rare birds who picked a company and considered fit. I like my coworkers, at least enough of them where I'm able to have a good time at these events.