Best Tool

Refract improves the effectiveness of coaching and allows me to quickly hear the challenges of the reps.

Pros

The flexibility of the software allows me and my clients many options in using the platform for coaching, training, and self analysis. The training is not just online, but live and available. Awesome.

Cons

It does not work to call directly out of all CRMs, but that seems to be changing.

Undeniable value on par with big competitors, for a fraction of the cost

Fantastic. Great sales approach, well-priced product, gives 80% of the value of bigger competitors at 25% of the cost. [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] & the entire team are great.

Pros

Has much of the features of far more expensive competitors in this space that cost upwards of $20k-$30k. Support team is amazing - helpful - responsive - innovative. Helps me get team using it. Product continues to improve. Above all though, allowed us to create process & score people on their ability to work it when it comes to sales & success team conversations.

Cons

Interface is a bit clunky, some of the integrations need improvement - but i see those as areas to improve with the "nice to have" areas. the "need to have" which is the core of the product has always been smooth sailing & effective.

A Coaching Platform for both Companies or Trainers'

The company and knowledge of the Sales Enablement Market is what really sets them apart from other vendors. From Sales to Customer Success, they really take the time to help you optimise your own business, and help on every step of the way.

Pros

Analytics, Scenario Challenges, On-Boarding, Content Uploads

Cons

UI could do with some updating, and can sometimes lag in Google Chrome as it's web-based, but not too taxing

A tool to guarantee transformation on sales calls

My experience with Refract has been superb. The customer service is excellent, nothing is too much trouble. In the early days I'd be contacting them more often than I care to admit while I got used to the platform, which on reflection I realise now was more about me not taking time out to test it. The platform is brilliant and easy to use. I'm updated regularly on new features etc, which all help me offer much more to my clients and enables me to stand out from the crowd. Must say a big thank you to [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] my customer account manager who is FABULOUS :)

Pros

The software makes a trainers job like mine really effective and easier. It allows the learner to hear and see first hand what they are great at and equally what needs to improve and how. The extra features that highlights the % of time a learner speaks compared to the amount of time their prospect or customer speaks is absolutely a game changer. What's unique is the software's ability to stop a call and put 'notes / tags' on key points is truly in a league of its own. Most learners I know haven't got the patience to sit listening to a call from start to finish. This function allows them to get what they need to know very quickly and then apply what they've learned. Using this software enables me to accelerate learning QUICKLY.

Cons

Nothing. Totally happy with it. Just wish I'd found it earlier!

The best of the best.

Wonderful!

Pros

Rich, rich data from your calls, enabling your coaches to get a true insight into what's happening in your sales teams. The excellent team behind it to support you and provide the help needed to re-think your sales approach.

Cons

Some integration challenges with Skype.

Great Product... Great People

The team at Refract are their biggest advantage, open, honest and always very willing to help. An example of an organisation where the team give a truly competitive advantage.

Pros

Ease of use, the platform is simply constructed to ensure that uptake from users is fast and easy to manage.

Cons

Initially the insights supplied by the platform looked incredible, but access to the underpinning data was an issue. This is not really a "con" though as the team very quickly worked to provide a work around to the issue.

Refract

From scoping discussion through to implementation and beyond our experience has been very positive. We have pretty unique needs as a business and we've worked collaboratively with the Refract team to make the system really work for us. The software has changed our coaching culture, we've become far more dynamic and agile in the way we support the development of our people.

Pros

- The inbuilt AI, insights generated are very interesting and help frame a coaching session. - System is easily manipulable / configurable to our needs - Very user friendly - Scenario Challenges are excellent

Cons

- Automated call uploading; This has taken a little longer than anticipated (probably as a result of our recording system) but we should get there soon.

Solid product that gets results

Refract has helped each client who has utilized the tool. When sales reps and leaders are having conversations often believe "think" they are executing company process and are consistent. However until calls are broken down and dissected it then provides the ultimate clarity to make necessary changes to further drive revenue.

Pros

Software is very easy to use and understandable to navigate. Allows the user to spend their time on items that are most important that ultimately drive results.

Cons

Would love to see an easy to use App for sales reps in the field.

Refract Review

Pros

Grading forms Adaptability Organisation

Cons

Limited Reporting Insight transcriptions

Incredible support, needs a bit more time to bake.

Our business case has changed over our time with refract. Originally I was looking for training and onboarding assistance. Now it is monitoring. I really like the feature set but now look to integrations to be able to monitor from 1 place.

Pros

The team and product are fantastic, it's the learning curve which gets ya. Once you climb, functionality makes sense and you start to realize the leverage Refract promises. Features I really like include: - Full transcripts of calls - Rep/Prospect time allocation - Time based notes (comment on a specific section of the call)

Cons

As with any startup, the roadmap is changing. Features you'd like can take weeks or months but Support does a fantastic job bridging the gap. Shout out to CSR for her help! Areas of improvement include: - Search, the taxonomies could use an update to make finding things faster - Improved pricing, would ideally like a viewer and editor license. - Folders, I'd like improved storing of content based on specific use cases: Research, monitoring, training

A Must Have

Since using Refract we have seen a month on month improvement through our agents calls. The type of conversations have now become more consultative and less transactional and this has resulted in better Sales opportunities with fantastic results. Everyone has embraced this tool and has now become part of our working day/week and coaching has become an exciting and enjoyable part of our role with amazing results.

Pros

The ease of use, makes this a must have tool. The information from the Insights gives you an incredible insight and a fuller understanding of each call. Add the grading form and smart tags and you then have all the tools to assist with your coaching and development. The support from Refract is quick, reliable and nothing is ever too much.

Cons

The transcript is not very accurate but this has not hindered how we use Refract at all.

Review Of Refract

Refract are very customer focused and linked in with our ethos of being hassle free, they make you feel welcome for any question or help you need and never made you feel stupid if you haven't just got to doing it yet which all us manager struggle with when there is so much to do. [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] is fantastic and provides such a level of support that she excels many other companies dealt with, I hope she is paid well!

Pros

This software is so easy to use and saves hours of time sifting through calls.

Cons

Make the system suggest some words to set up as alerts for good or bad based on the calls it hears so for instance if hears the word really upset a lot it would add it to the suggested list of words so that you can then choose to add as a bad or a good word to report on

Sales Manager

From a customer service point of view the level of support from our account manager has been superb. Business days are extremely busy and getting into new routines can be challenging but having that constant contact will make this work. From a business point of view it will improve the service we are providing our clients and give our consultants the opportunity to grow

Pros

The possibilities it can create. Overall this is going to make us more transparent in the training department and provide structure to our training. It will give staff confidence in their abilities whilst supporting them in areas they may require support and training.

Cons

There are so many thing you can do with the software and use it for, it can be a little mind boggling to begin with at knowing where to start and how to get the most out it to suit our business.

A must for coaches

Fantastic, great implementation and support with my dedicated account manager [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN].

Pros

Call monitoring and analysis and scenario challenges are a game-changer in sales training.

Cons

A minor point, but I would like to be able to view my scenario challenges as thumbnails in order to recycle them for use in separate training programs.

Powerful practical and easy to workwith

Highly cooperative

Pros

Empowers effective sales coaching for both salespeople and managers. A great way to ensure continuous flexible implementation. First class account management and support. Professional. It personable.

Cons

Bit tricky on a iPad. It seems to being addressed.