Upon completion of a new-hire training program, the new employees are motivated and eager to achieve their sales goals but still need training in sales processes and outcomes. Which benefit of sales training has this company already realized?

While improved productivity can result from effective sales training, this benefit typically manifests after employees have received adequate training and have begun applying their skills in real-world scenarios. Since the new hires are still in need of training, it is premature to claim that productivity has improved at this stage.

Improving customer relationships is a potential outcome of effective sales training; however, the current emphasis is on the new employees' motivation rather than their direct interactions with customers. Without the necessary training in sales processes, it is unlikely that any significant improvement in customer relationships has yet been realized.

Lower turnover rates are often a long-term benefit of effective training programs, as employees who feel supported and competent in their roles are less likely to leave. However, this new-hire training program has just begun, making it too early to assess any impact on employee turnover.