How to recruit top sales people to your firm?

Want to recruit the top salespeople to your business? Follow these simple steps and you will not be disappointed.

1. Look outside the industry- Some of the best places to find salespeople are the alternate avenues that have nothing to do with the ad speciality industry- business magazines, other selling environments.

2. Payment and Perks- Companies who want to attract top notch sales people are doing so with not only good commission plans, but top of the line perks, such as annual incentive trips, sliding commissions rates and pre-paid commissions.

3. Cut the Strings- Plenty of sellers love their freedom, and that means the freedom to walk away from a deal whenever they want- even if that means leaving the company they work for. Some top 40 distributors say their strongest recruiting took is a contract that has no strings attached, allowing reps to walk away without a non-complete agreement any time they want. Don't be too territorial with a new hire- it will give them a negative view of your company.

4. Get Creative- Job applicants respond to creative recruitment tools. That's why companies are using YouTube, Facebook, Craigslist and Twitter. Sometimes you can find the best people in the most unusual places. Recruiting should be constant- even when you're out for dinner. That waitress could be your nest top rep.