February 2019

Important Tips for Building Materials Manufacturers to Grow Sales

By |2020-11-28T22:15:05-04:00February 12, 2019|TalentSphere|

How can you help your sales people win every sale? Hiring the right talent is essential, but it’s also important to provide supportive resources that help your team succeed.  Here’s what to focus on.

  1. Structured and thorough onboarding processes: No one likes to feel unprepared for a job. Even salespeople with a track record of success still need to understand the ins and outs of your business. Having a set onboarding structure in place can help your salespeople be more […]

How to Decide Between Retained Executive Search and Contingency Recruiting

By |2020-11-28T22:15:05-04:00February 4, 2019|Candidates, Job Seeker Tips|

When it comes to recruiting the best talent for your organization, most recruiting agencies use either retained or contingent approaches. But what’s the difference, and which is better for your business? Here’s what to know.

Retained Search: Much like working with a lawyer, retained search means an organization pays a fee up front to secure the services of the firm. This gives recruiters time to focus on understanding the needs of the business, the skills needed for the position, and […]

January 2019

What an Architect Looks for From a Great A&D Sales Rep

By |2019-01-21T13:38:59-04:00January 21, 2019|TalentSphere|

Increasing your sales as an A&D rep takes time, effort and well-established relationships. However, while many sales reps spend their time focusing attention on establishing connections with manufacturers and local dealers, they miss the importance of working directly with architects when finding new revenue sources.

Architects are the driving source of billions of dollars in revenue every year and are many times ignored by sales reps as a relevant sales contact. Even though an architect may not be purchasing goods directly, they can […]

Managing Your Career: How to Network for Success at the WRLA

By |2020-11-28T22:15:05-04:00January 14, 2019|TalentSphere|

Conferences and trade shows are excellent opportunities to meet people from your industry who can help connect you to your next sale, your next job opportunity or give career advice and industry information. The 2019 WRLA (Western Retail Lumber Association) Buying Show is taking place January 16th – 18th at BMO Centre, Stampede Park in Calgary. Here, retailers in the lumber and home improvement industry from across Canada will meet to take advantage of trade show pricing, view and try new products, hear about upcoming […]

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