Toyota
Digitally empowering the sales force through connected learning
Toyota recognized that empowering its sales force with digital connectivity was crucial for adapting to evolving customer needs. Their salespeople required a collaborative platform that fostered continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and rapid response capabilities.
An extensive discovery process was undertaken, touring Toyota's sales regions across North America. Through on-site interviews, observations, and an employee survey, an intimate understanding was gained of the existing technology landscape and how salespeople utilized these tools.
Leveraging these insights, a pioneering digital experience was architected that amalgamated the collaborative spirit of a wiki with the engaging elements of social networking. This transformative platform enabled salespeople to effortlessly create and disseminate content, tap into a collective knowledge base, and earn recognition through a gamified badging system.
However, realizing this vision required more than just implementing new technology. It demanded a comprehensive reinvention of Toyota's sales processes to foster a digital-first culture of continuous learning and customer-centric agility. Through this holistic transformation, Toyota's sales force became a highly connected and empowered team, equipped to consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Personas and journeys were developed for four sales types
The experience enabled team members to create, share and learn.