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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2025 · 11 MIN

Hiring Your First Head of Sales: A 7-Step Guide

from The Sales Experts Podcast · host The Sales Experts Ltd.

This podcast episode outlines a seven-step process for companies seeking to hire their initial Head of Sales. Key recommendations include clearly defining the position's responsibilities and setting a budget before beginning the search. The source stresses the importance of identifying essential skills and experience in potential candidates and suggests methods for finding applicants, such as advertising or using a specialist recruiter. Finally, the article covers screening, interviewing, checking references, and the crucial step of making a competitive offer to the selected candidate.Read the full blog article here: https://www.thesalesexperts.com/7-steps-to-hire-your-first-head-of-sales/If you’re hiring a salesperson and want to reduce the risk, book a diagnostic call with The Sales Experts Ltd.

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This podcast episode outlines a seven-step process for companies seeking to hire their initial Head of Sales. Key recommendations include clearly defining the position's responsibilities and setting a budget before beginning the search. The source stresses the importance of identifying essential skills and experience in potential candidates and suggests methods for finding applicants, such as advertising or using a specialist recruiter. Finally, the article covers screening, interviewing, che...

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