Saastr · 1 July 2023 · Operating Insight

The Three Most Important Things To Look For When You Hire Your First VP of Sales

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Three concrete criteria for hiring your first VP of Sales: prior success recruiting 2–3 performing reps, experience selling at your price point, and genuine conviction in the candidate. Domain expertise and well-roundedness matter less than team-building track record.

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Topics: HR & Talent

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