Getting your first sales hire right is incredibly important. A mistake can set you back months and be very costly. What should you look for? What are red flags? What makes sense in the early stages? How do you know if they’ll be successful? Here are 6 qualities to look for in your first sales hire.
A couple of these tips I've never heard of, but make complete sense.
One I actively watch for... I was 'taught' was to look inside their car. If you see organization & clean.... or a mess, it's a reflection of how they operate personally, which habits carry over to work.
oooo - great one! Makes sense. Being on time, coming prepared with materials, an organized bag or portfolio might be proxies if you can't see their car without being creepy. But try to see the car!
A couple of these tips I've never heard of, but make complete sense.
One I actively watch for... I was 'taught' was to look inside their car. If you see organization & clean.... or a mess, it's a reflection of how they operate personally, which habits carry over to work.
oooo - great one! Makes sense. Being on time, coming prepared with materials, an organized bag or portfolio might be proxies if you can't see their car without being creepy. But try to see the car!