by Eliot Burdett | Published on - November 6, 2023
Urgency is your nemesis when it comes to the hiring process. Before you make any moves, ask yourself these five questions and start your hiring strategy with focus and intention. #1 What are our revenue targets? Consider how you want your new hires to contribute to your revenue goals. What kind of salespeople will you
by Eliot Burdett | Published on - March 7, 2016
When millennials think about B2B sales roles, they imagine sleazy deals and rounds of golf. These deep-seated misperceptions fail to capture the needs of a 21st-century sales landscape and overshadow the reality of a fulfilling career in sales. Based on a false understanding, millennials forgo these lucrative, meaningful jobs to pursue other options. Research from
by Eliot Burdett | Published on - May 15, 2014
Management consultants Mark Stein and Lilith Christiansen, studied the hiring practices and staff retention rates at Fortune 500 companies and authored the book, Successful Onboarding, in which some startling observations were made about hiring: Almost a third of employees employed in their current job for less than 6 months are already job searching Almost a third of
by Eliot Burdett | Published on - April 22, 2013
In the weeks to come we are going to address the various questions that a VP of Sales or CEO are faced with as they are looking at developing a kick-a$$, bullet-proof sales recruiting strategy and process. These strategies will apply whether you are a VP Sales/CEO of a enterprise or a small company. The topics
by Eliot Burdett | Published on - August 23, 2012
We all want the best talent. But how can we identify the “A” players versus “a player”? The former will make you money, the latter will cost you. As a sales manager you need to determine if the person sitting across from you in an interview will be an “A” player. Will he or she