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Introducing Multi-Round: The Multi-Stage Competition That Keeps Your Sales Team Engaged

Learn about SalesScreen's newest competition type: Multi-Round. Whether you're aiming for consistent performance, driving pipeline activity, or increasing targets round by round, Multi-Round gives you total flexibility in how you run competitions.

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Sales competitions are fun—until they’re not.

You know the drill: the same top reps win. The rest check out by week two. And suddenly, your "motivational" leaderboard becomes a sad reminder of who’s crushing it (and who’s not).

Well, buckle up. Because Multi-Round is here to shake things up. This isn't your average sales competition—it's a dynamic, multi-stage experience that keeps your entire team fired up from start to finish.

What is Multi-Round?

Think of Multi-Round like a game board your reps move across—one milestone at a time.

Instead of one long sprint to the finish, Multi-Round breaks the competition into multiple stages, each with its own start, finish, and winners. Everyone gets a fresh shot at the top with every new round.

And the best part? Progress through the stages isn’t just about who closes the biggest deal. You can mix and match metrics at every step. First it’s calls. Then meetings booked. Then revenue. Boom—motivation for every player type.

So…what makes it different?

Oh, we’re glad you asked.

Most sales competitions are either blitzes or marathons. Multi-Round is more like a series of sprints—with recovery breaks, strategy shifts, and fresh energy built in.

Here’s how it stands out:

  • More chances to win – Your mid-performers finally get their moment to shine.
  • Stage-by-stage strategy – Reps can refocus each round, so they don’t burn out chasing one target the entire time.
  • Dynamic leaderboards – Every new stage means a fresh shakeup of the ranks. Hello, healthy competition.

Enter: The Lifeline Feature

What’s a great game without a twist?

The Lifeline is Multi-Round’s secret sauce. It gives reps a chance to carry a boost from one stage into the next. Think of it as a power-up for consistency.

Here’s how it works:

  • Hit a goal in Stage 1? Earn a Lifeline.
  • Use it in Stage 2 for an advantage—like starting with bonus points or unlocking a head start.
  • Miss the mark last round? No worries—there’s always another shot (and another Lifeline waiting).

The result? Reps stay engaged, even if they fall behind early. Because every round feels like a new opportunity, not just another climb back up the mountain.

The Results? Just What You’d Hope For.

Multi-Round was built to fix the “first-week-fizzle” that plagues traditional contests—breaking out competitions into multiple stages can bring:

Higher participation

More consistent effort across the full competition

Boosted motivation for reps at every level

Sales managers love it because it gives them a built-in reason to keep momentum up week after week. Reps love it because it keeps things fresh, fair, and full of surprises.

Ready to Level Up?

Whether your team is crushing it or just getting started, Multi-Round adds a new layer of energy, strategy, and fun to your competitions. Because when everyone feels like they have a real shot—that’s when the magic happens.

Want to try Multi-Round on your team? Set up your first competition today!

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