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There is no position more critical to a company’s long-term success than sales. If your producers aren’t getting their jobs done, a lack of revenue will put you in the red very quickly. At the same time, no other job requires such an interesting and specific set of personality traits as sales does.
To succeed in sales, a candidate must be bright, highly self-motivated, and most of all, driven by the prospect of financial rewards. Hiring a salesperson without any of these traits is like placing a bet on a horse with a bad leg. That’s why it’s critical that managers assess each candidate before they fill sales openings.
By applying predictable, scientific testing to the interview process, managers can find out very quickly which candidates have the tools to sell. What’s more, they can also find out how they’ll sell, why they’re motivated, and areas in which the new hire is likely to need work. Taking on a new salesperson is always a gamble; why not make yours a smart bet?