How To Prepare For An IT Service Sales Hire

By Steve Riat and Nathan Austin

After spending time with leading MSPs from around the world, one story comes to the forefront with respect to sales: “I hired a salesperson and after so much time I had to let them go for not performing.” That “so much time” varied greatly from six months to several years, but the consistency of the story is concerning. As we dug into the root of the problem, we saw a trend: These salespeople weren’t prepared to start. To be successful in your journey, there are 4½ things you should think about before hiring a salesperson.