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Mastering Sales Hiring
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Mastering Sales Hiring

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What kind of atmosphere should be created during the interview?

  • One where the candidate is being grilled
  • One where the candidate is selling the company (correct)
  • One where the sales manager is selling the company
  • One where the sales manager is being grilled
  • What is the purpose of specific interview questions tied to specific traits?

  • To make the interview longer
  • To make the candidate feel uncomfortable
  • To shift the burden to the sales manager
  • To shift the burden to the candidate (correct)
  • What should sales managers do while the candidate is answering interview questions?

  • Remain silent (correct)
  • Talk over the candidate
  • Ask more questions
  • Interrupt the candidate
  • What kind of atmosphere should be created during the interview, according to the text?

    <p>One that is similar to a sales call</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do weaker candidates struggle during this type of interview?

    <p>They are not good at selling themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if sales managers rescue struggling candidates during the interview?

    <p>They deprive themselves of the opportunity to see the truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the interview process, what should sales managers do?

    <p>Wear their recruiting hat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of atmosphere should be created during the interview?

    <p>One where the candidate is selling the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of specific interview questions tied to specific traits?

    <p>To shift the burden to the candidate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should sales managers do while the candidate is answering interview questions?

    <p>Remain silent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of atmosphere should be created during the interview, according to the text?

    <p>One that is similar to a sales call</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to weaker candidates during this type of interview?

    <p>They crumble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the interview start?

    <p>With a friendly welcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do weaker candidates struggle during this type of interview?

    <p>They are not good at selling themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if sales managers rescue struggling candidates during the interview?

    <p>They deprive themselves of the opportunity to see the truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using this interview technique?

    <p>To quickly determine whether or not a candidate can sell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who will enjoy this type of interview, according to the text?

    <p>The best candidates with great answers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should sales managers use this interview technique?

    <p>To avoid hiring the worst salespeople</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the interview process, what hat should sales managers put on?

    <p>Their recruiting hat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of atmosphere should be created during the interview?

    <p>An atmosphere where the candidate sells the company to the sales manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of interview questions should be asked during the interview process?

    <p>Questions about specific traits tied to the job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should sales managers do while the candidate gives their answer during the interview?

    <p>Remain silent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of atmosphere should be created during the interview, similar to a sales call?

    <p>An atmosphere of competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who will shine during this type of interview?

    <p>The best salespeople</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the interview start?

    <p>With a friendly welcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do weaker candidates struggle during this type of interview?

    <p>They don't have the sales ability needed to do the job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if sales managers rescue struggling candidates during the interview?

    <p>They deprive themselves of the opportunity to see the truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using this interview technique?

    <p>To quickly determine whether or not a candidate can sell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who will enjoy this type of interview?

    <p>The best candidates with great answers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should sales managers use this interview technique?

    <p>To avoid hiring all-talk, no-action salespeople</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Interviewing Tips for Hiring the Best Salespeople

    • Sales managers should take off their sales hat and put on their recruiting hat during the interview process.
    • The atmosphere should be created where the candidate is putting the burden on the sales manager to sell the company.
    • Specific interview questions tied to specific traits are needed to shift the burden to the candidate.
    • Sales managers should remain silent while the candidate gives their best answer.
    • The same atmosphere that exists during a sales call should be created during the interview.
    • The best salespeople will shine, and the worst salespeople will crumble in this type of interview.
    • The interview should start with a friendly welcome but then transition into “interview mode”.
    • Weaker candidates struggle during this type of interview because they don't have the sales ability needed to do the job.
    • If sales managers rescue struggling candidates, they deprive themselves of the opportunity to see the truth.
    • Using this technique, sales managers will be able to quickly determine whether or not a candidate can sell.
    • The best candidates with great answers will actually enjoy this type of interview.
    • Sales managers should use this interview technique to avoid hiring all-talk, no-action salespeople.

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    Test your knowledge on interviewing tips for hiring the best salespeople with this quiz! Learn how to create an atmosphere where the candidate is selling the company to the sales manager, and how to ask specific interview questions to determine if the candidate has the necessary sales abilities. Discover how to avoid hiring all-talk, no-action salespeople and find the best candidates for the job. Take this quiz to enhance your interviewing skills and improve your sales team.

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