In today's competitive market, recruiting the top sales talent can be challenging. As one of the most important decisions a manager can make, multiple hours can be spent reading CVs, interviewing and shortlisting candidates before offering the job to the right person. This is a time-consuming process, whether successful in recruiting your ideal candidate or not.
As the current job market leans heavily towards candidates, top sales talent is in high demand, making it crucial for employers to present an attractive offer and differentiate themselves from other companies. Whilst a competitive salary is important, there are numerous other value-adds that will attract applicants who are the right fit for your business.
So, within such a competitive market, how can your company stand out from the crowd to attract quality sales talent?
Knowing who and what you are looking for and the skills required that can make the recruitment process much quicker. There is no strictly defined 'right' salesperson, but understanding the qualities of your ideal candidate and communicating this in a clear, concise and focused job advert will streamline the process.
Individuals expect more from their employers today and organisations that want to hire the best talent, need to go further than competitive pay. When a company has a positive and supportive culture, employees can speak genuinely and convincingly about why your organisation is a great place to work and that naturally attracts people who are seeking exceptional workplaces.
Hiring individuals who you can train and develop is a worthwhile investment. If you can up-skill individuals into top performers, you can increase your company's talent pipeline and spend less time having to attract top sales opportunities to grow and advance internal performers. Investing in training programmes and career development opportunities to grow and advance internal employees will boost morale and empower them towards a future of upward mobility within your company, also helping to reduce the risk of employee turnover.
If you do not have the time or resources to spend finding, training and developing the best sales talent, then choosing a trusted partner is a great option to consider.
At Furza, our established and thorough recruitment process will help you find the next generation of sales leaders. We conduct an extensive recruitment campaign to fill a dedicated assessment day with high-calibre potential candidates for your sales team.
With years of extensive experience in the sales industry and having worked as both a vendor and a client, we know what potential looks like. Our experts work with you to understand your needs and focus all of our resources on finding you the most elite sales talent in the UK.
Once you’ve selected the talent that fits your business, Furza provides a 3-month, in-depth training course to build a cohesive sales team. Your new starters will have a great opportunity for immediate success, with the skills and knowledge required to increase productivity and ROI from day one.
Ready to find out more? Contact our team today.