Why Your Top Rep Might Quit Soon

Why Your Top Rep Might Quit Soon

And what to do before they walk out quietly.

Your top rep is smiling on Zoom, hitting numbers, and always “crushing it.” So why does something feel… off?

Here’s the truth: top performers rarely implode, they slowly disengage. And when they leave, it’s rarely about comp. It’s about leadership.

They want to grow. They want challenge. They want feedback that makes them sharper, not generic praise and autopilot coaching. When they stop getting that, they start checking out, even while their pipeline still looks great.

By the time a resignation hits your inbox, the decision was made months ago.

The best leaders don’t just retain top reps, they re-recruit them constantly. They make them feel seen, stretched, and supported. Because in this market, A-players have options.

Want to keep your closers locked in? It starts now, not after you spot a problem.

5 Ways to Keep Your Top Rep from Quiet Quitting

1. Run a 1:1 That’s Just About Them
   No pipeline talk. Just growth, motivation, and where they want to go next.

2. Assign a Stretch Project
   Challenge them with something new—training others, launching a playbook, testing a strategy.

3. Deliver Targeted, Expert-Level Coaching
   Skip the basics. Find the 1% edge they’re missing—and coach it hard.

4. Review Their Career Plan Quarterly
   Not just this year. Ask: “Where do you want to be in 3 years?”

5. Celebrate Wins Publicly—but Specifically
   Generic compliments feel empty. Recognize the skill, not just the result.

Top reps are loyal—but only to leadership that levels them up.

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