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Hiring Salespeople Who Actually Sell
Sales recruitment
Aug 1, 20261 min read
The interview is not the job
Most sales hiring decisions are made on polish.
### Use a role scorecard Define the outcomes, the behaviours and the deal shape before you meet anyone.
### Test the behaviour Ask for a live discovery call, not a story about one.
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