Editor's Pick: Winning the Sales Talent War in the Big Data Era

Winning the Sales Talent War in the Big Data Era

Christopher J. Bucholtz Feb 8, 2017 2:04 PM PT
	Had a hard time hiring sales talent lately? You aren't alone. And guess what? It's only going to get worse! There are a lot of headwinds confronting sales recruiters these days. Among the strongest: The number of sales jobs is projected to grow 18.8 percent between 2010 and 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics -- so you're facing stiffer competition for talent. [More...]

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