This podcast episode explores the extensive financial and operational damage caused by recruiting the wrong sales personnel. While businesses often focus on visible expenses like salaries and recruitment fees, the author argues that the true burden includes forfeited revenue opportunities and significant drains on management time. A poor hire can further harm a company by damaging client relationships and lowering overall team morale. The text highlights that sales roles carry disproportionate risks compared to administrative positions because they are the primary drivers of organisational growth. To mitigate these hazards, the article advocates for specialist recruitment strategies and rigorous evaluation methods that prioritise proven performance history over interview charm.Read the full blog article here: https://thesalesexperts.com/what-does-a-bad-sales-hire-cost-a-business/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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