CEO at Peak Sales Recruiting
Before Peak, Eliot spent more than 20 years building and leading companies, where he took the lead in recruiting and managing high performance sales teams. He co-founded Ventrada Systems (mobile applications) and GlobalX (e-commerce software). He was also Vice President of Sales for PointShot Wireless. Eliot received his B. Comm. from Carleton University and has been honored as a Top 40 Under 40 Award winner. He co-authored Sales Recruiting 2.0, How to Find Top Performing Sales People, Fast and provides regular insights on sales team management and hiring on the Peak Sales Recruiting Blog.
by Eliot Burdett | Published on - July 13, 2016
Today, Millennials are the largest working generational cohort and by 2025 will make up 75% of the U.S. workforce. As a result, organizations will need to tailor hiring efforts to attract Gen Y employees. Having a strong understanding of how Millennials operate in the workplace and how they are motivated will be vital in the
by Eliot Burdett | Published on - July 6, 2016
To enhance the ability of HR to find qualified, proven sales talent, sales leaders need to provide deep insight into the sales organization including: team performance, culture, hiring timelines and ideal profiles, compensation plans, and individual development plans. In the most successful organizations, human resource and sales leaders partner to drive their company forward. They
by Eliot Burdett | Published on - June 28, 2016
A breakdown of the B2B sales career: why it’s lucrative, what makes stand out salespeople, and the assets required to excel. This article will break down exactly what B2B sales looks like today and explain why it’s a mistake to pass over a sales career as a lucrative profession for a generation that cares more about lifestyle and
by Eliot Burdett | Published on - June 16, 2016
The Millennial generation will soon make up the vast majority of the workforce and in order to remain competitive in the marketplace, employers need to implement recruiting strategies that are designed to attract and retain Generation Y employees. To better our understanding of the needs and wants of Millennials in the B2B sales workspace, we conducted
by Eliot Burdett | Published on - June 8, 2016
By 2025, the vast majority of the workforce will be comprised of Generation Y, also known as the Millennials. In order to compete in today’s global economy, employers will need to have a comprehensive understanding of Millennials in the workplace. That is why at Peak Sales Recruiting, we wanted to gain a better understanding of
