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Revolutionizing Sales with AI Technology

Softbrain Service Co., Ltd., headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has embarked on a groundbreaking venture in sales training with its newly launched AI negotiation simulator, Brain Plus for Sales. This cutting-edge product aims to enhance sales productivity and elevate skill development by combining insights from top sales professionals with advanced AI technology. The collaboration with pluszero, a company specializing in innovative technological solutions, marks an important milestone, as they introduce this transformative tool to the market starting March 2, 2026.

Addressing Key Challenges in Sales Training

While role-playing exercises led by managers are a fundamental aspect of sales training, they often come with significant challenges:
1. Inconsistent Evaluations: Different evaluators may apply varied standards, leading to confusion and potential demotivation among trainees.
2. Limited Time for Training: Busy managers have only a limited time to dedicate to training their subordinates, which can hinder the effectiveness of developmental efforts.
3. Psychological Barriers: The fear of failing in front of others can be a major obstacle, particularly for junior employees.

Softbrain Service has analyzed the behaviors of over 2,000 top sales professionals, identifying 70 essential skills and structuring them into a five-step framework. By integrating this scientific approach with pluszero's patented fourth-generation AI technology, they have developed a system capable of providing exceptionally realistic interactions and rigorous analytical evaluations that outperform human trainers.

Innovative Features of Brain Plus for Sales

Brain Plus for Sales goes beyond a basic conversation tool, offering a comprehensive range of functions designed to instill effective sales techniques within organizations. Here are the seven innovative features that set it apart:
1. Autonomous Responses for Realistic Negotiation Experiences
- The AI provides responses based on the personality and background of simulated clients, allowing salespeople to navigate unpredictable situations and develop adaptable skills in real-world scenarios.
2. Scientific Feedback Based on 5 Steps and 70 Skills
- An instantaneous scoring mechanism based on detailed behavioral models generates radar charts and concrete recommendations for improvement tailored to individual evaluation metrics.
3. Gradual Difficulty Adjustments for Varied Expertise Levels
- The platform supports customized training sessions, ranging from foundational exercises for beginners to advanced negotiation tactics for seasoned professionals, ensuring optimal skill enhancement.
4. 24/7 Access for Safe and Extensive Practice
- With no need for manager oversight, employees can practice privately as often as they wish, alleviating the fear of public failure and boosting their confidence before real-life engagements.
5. Objective Evaluations for Human Role-Playing
- The AI can also analyze voice and text data from real role-plays between employees, helping to establish consistent evaluation criteria and fostering fair growth benchmarks across the organization.
6. Demonstration Features Showcasing Ideal Sales Techniques
- The AI plays the role of a salesperson, providing exemplary negotiation scenarios that help beginners visualize their goals before commencing practice.
7. Managerial Dashboard for Monitoring Growth
- A comprehensive dashboard provides insights into employee engagement levels, recorded sessions, scoring trends, and overall growth, facilitating data-driven management strategies that enhance the organization’s sales competence.

Future Prospects: Collaborating to Shape the Future of Sales

With over 7,469 companies have already benefitted from their guidance, Softbrain Service continues to deepen its understanding of the causal structures behind sales activities through academic collaborations, such as those with the University of Tokyo. The company plans to enhance the feedback accuracy through integration with actual sales data and expand real-time support functionalities during negotiations.

The vision is not merely to treat AI as a tool, but to evolve it into a partner that supports sales professionals' growth, ultimately cultivating a reproducible sales organization that boosts productivity across Japanese enterprises.

Executive Message from Softbrain Service

According to Takeshi Nobe, CEO of Softbrain Service, "Sales has traditionally relied heavily on individual experiences and instincts. However, there are objective patterns and 'models' that can be implemented in sales activities. Brain Plus for Sales represents our challenge to socialize the results of over two decades of analysis and academic research in sales through AI. We aim to transform sales from a 'person-dependent function' into a 'measurable management asset,' contributing to the sustainable growth of Japanese businesses."

For further insights and demonstration videos, check out the YouTube channel "Nobe Takeshi's Sales Lab" where they share various experiments and insights related to effective sales practices.

• - Exploring AI Sales Role-Play Challenges
• - Are Sales Jobs Obsolete? AI Exceeds Human Performance in Role-Plays

Company Overview

Softbrain Service Co., Ltd.

• - Representative: Takeshi Nobe
• - Location: 10F, Ichigo Nakakanda Building, 3-2-8, Uchinaka, Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - Business Areas: Sales training support, AI negotiation simulator 'Brain Plus for Sales', assessment analysis, standardization of sales techniques, and various sales consulting services.
• - Website: Softbrain Service

pluszero Co., Ltd.

• - Representatives: Yoshiyuki Oday and Ryota Mori
• - Business Areas: Integration and development of technology solutions, including AI, natural language processing, and other software/hardware technologies.
• - Website: pluszero