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Sales & Business Development Careers Are Booming — Here’s Why It’s a Great Time to Dive In
by Henry Glickel | Category: Article
Posted on Sunday August 10, 2025 at 02:28:26 PM
In a rapidly evolving job market, sales and business development roles are not just surviving—they’re thriving. According to LinkedIn’s Jobs on the Rise 2025 report, three of the top 25 fastest-growing jobs in the U.S. are in the sales and growth space: Outside Sales Representative, Chief Growth Officer, and Growth Consultant. These roles span multiple industries, require a variety of transferable skills, and offer clear pathways to leadership and impact. So what’s fueling this rise? Let’s take a closer look at each of these hot careers. 1. Outside Sales Representative Ranked #8 on LinkedIn’s 2025 list, the Outside Sales Rep role is gaining ground as companies double down on personal relationships and face-to-face selling—especially in industries that depend on high-touch service and trust. What they do: Sell products/services in person to clients and customers, often in the field. Top skills: Cold...
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How Working with a Sales Recruiter Saves You Time and Boosts ROI
by Henry Glickel | Category: Article
Posted on Sunday July 14, 2025 at 10:08:26 PM
Hiring the right sales talent is critical for your company’s success. But the process of finding, screening, and hiring qualified candidates can be time-consuming, expensive, and stressful. That’s why more businesses are turning to sales recruiters — experts who specialize in connecting you with top-performing sales professionals quickly and efficiently. In this blog, we’ll explore how working with a sales recruiter not only saves you valuable time but also boosts your return on investment (ROI) by ensuring you hire the right candidates who drive revenue growth. 1. Faster Hiring Process Saves You Time Time is money, especially when a sales role is vacant. Every day without a top-performing salesperson means missed opportunities and lost revenue. How Recruiters Speed Up Hiring: Access to Pre-Vetted Talent: Sales recruiters have a pool of qualified candidates ready to interview, eliminating the lengthy job posting and resume screening process. Efficient...
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Top 5 Traits to Look for in a High-Performing Sales Candidate
by Henry Glickel | Category: Article
Posted on Saturday June 29, 2025 at 10:04:40 PM
Hiring the right sales talent can make or break your business. Whether you’re expanding your team or replacing underperformers, identifying top-tier sales professionals is essential to driving revenue and sustaining growth. But with so many candidates out there, how do you pinpoint those who will truly excel? At Sales Recruiters, with over 30 years of experience and thousands of successful placements nationwide, we’ve learned that high-performing sales candidates consistently share five key traits. Understanding these qualities will help you sharpen your hiring process and build a winning sales team. 1. Resilience and Grit: The Backbone of Sales Success Sales is inherently challenging. Rejection, objections, and missed quotas are part of the daily grind. What separates the top salespeople from the rest is their ability to persevere. Why It Matters:Resilience allows salespeople to stay motivated after a "no," learn from mistakes, and keep pushing forward with energy and optimism....
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