Where to recruit sales reps

Almost eveyone manager I know says that "recruiting" new sales reps is difficult at best. I figure this can't be the case for everyone, right? So where have you found to be the best source of new recruits... local classifieds, trade journals, online, ???

Recuiting is not my strong point. I used to advertise in the classifieds but the results left a lot to be desired. Now I focus my efforts on personal recruiting. When I come across someone in the business that I feel would be productive and fit well within our organization I have a little talk with him/her.

I would imagine that Trade Journals would be good place to advertise for management positions.

As for entry level sales associates the local classifieds would be my first choice.

When looking for experienced staff I would actively recruit top performers in the area.

I prefer personal recruiting because it's more convenient for me. Infact, I favor more if applicant is recommended by a friend. I heard too about recruiting sales representative from the agencies.

I think it depends on the type of job you might be recruiting for. In medical sales, my manager used to ask the purchasing people at the hospitals for some people in the area who were good. This was 6 or 7 years ago, but I think he usually got some good names.

Susan

It depends on job, you can get sales rep for some products and services very easily while for some its too hard to find

I've had some luck getting recruits from my website. Well, I haven't actually gotten them yet but they have inquired and I sent them the printed materials that they need, as well as referred them to Avon.

I haven't tried to get recruits locally because I live in such a small town. I'm not sure I want the competition!

Anyone in this board tried to recruit sales representative from newly graduates of universities? I heard from a friend that newly graduates of sales or marketing degrees are easy to train. How true?

I love when recruiters call me, and ask me if "I know anyone in my industry who might be looking" when in fact they are asking about me. Good approach for the most part.

Believe it or not, Craig's List will get some responses.

I think hotjobs, monster and the like are good resources.

It's not easy finding good people, and that is EXACTLY why recruiters do so well. It's not easy.

I saw a thread about recruiting independent reps. i have to check that out next, as that is something that I am after.

Without question, I have found www.linkedin.com the very best way to go when it comes to networking and finding good people. Best of all - it's free.

Sean Maguire