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 - November 30, 2023
Hiring the wrong person for your sales team can be a costly mistake. Not only will onboarding cost thousands of dollars, but your overall revenue will take a hit if the candidate is not performing. In this article, we’re bringing you our proven interview process to make your recruitment efforts more effective and accurate. We have
by Eliot Burdett | Published on - November 27, 2023
Remote work is here to stay, and innovative companies are learning how to accommodate their out-of-office employees better. Hiring remote reps can give you access to a new pool of top salespeople, cut compensation costs, and offer flexible work benefits to A-players looking for independence. Maximize the benefits of remote work by checking off our
by Eliot Burdett | Published on - November 20, 2023
Scaling your sales team is a whole-organization effort. Check for these three signs that indicate you’re ready to scale. Sign #1 You Have Aligned Key Players In Place The five key players every company needs in place to scale are the VP of Sales, VP of HR, CEO, CFO, and Board of Directors. Each plays
by Eliot Burdett | Published on - November 17, 2023
A desirable compensation plan not only attracts new high performers but also maximizes the efforts of your current sales representatives. To drive higher sales, bigger deals, and employee retention, follow these four tips. Focus on Fairness When your reps feel that your expectations are motivating rather than defeating and your goals are achievable with just
by Eliot Burdett | Published on - November 17, 2023
Top sales leaders know there’s a difference between achieving one sales win and winning sales over time. The first can be a matter of making enough offers and, by chance, closing a deal. The second is always a matter of strategy, commitment to a winning sales process, and investing in continual improvement. The twelve steps
