Hiring a sales professional through an internal process is not an easy task. Firms or businesses of any size that create job postings, list them on job boards, and then sort through all the applications are often overwhelmed by the process.
One of the biggest areas of concern in finding the right sales rep for hire using this process is mistakes in crafting the posting itself. This is one of the reasons why working with a sales staffing agency that will hand-pick qualified candidates for a short list of possibilities is the better option.
The following are common mistakes businesses make in creating job postings for sales reps for hire. Each of these errors adds to the number of irrelevant applications and unqualified applicants that apply for the position.
Not Being Specific
Using industry buzzwords and standard boilerplate language about your business does not provide a clear picture of your needs for the position of sales rep for hire. Instead of using general terms and phrases, use very specific details about what the potential candidate must be able to do or what strength they must possess to be considered for the job.
Not Providing Information on Experience and Compensation
The more experience the posting lists, the more important it is to provide some information about the compensation the successful candidate can expect. Highly experienced sales reps are unlikely to fill out applications and upload all their information if they do not clearly understand the salary range.
Other problems, such as too long or too short of a description of the job or the company, are also problematic. Working with a sales recruiter avoids these common issues by eliminating the need for job postings.
If your business needs a sales rep for hire, let the team at Treeline Inc provide you with a short list of qualified candidates.
