The True Cost of Delaying a Sales Hire

This podcast episode discusses "The True Cost of Delaying a Sales Hire Until Q2" by Wyn Nathan Davis for The Sales Experts, explains the various negative impacts of postponing sales recruitment from the first quarter to the second quarter. The article emphatically argues that delaying a sales hire until April significantly reduces pipeline creation and pushes meaningful revenue six to nine months later, making annual targets harder to achieve. Furthermore, the delay causes a company to fall behind competitors, increases internal pressure, raises the hiring cost for the same candidate pool, and compromises the effectiveness of the onboarding process. The text advises that early hiring in Q1 is non-negotiable for building a successful sales year and encourages leaders to act decisively now, rather than waiting.

Read the full article here:  https://thesalesexperts.com/the-true-cost-of-delaying-a-sales-hire-until-q2/