Hammer Consulting

There are sales leaders that are able to hire and retain (the secret) a group of men and women that will go the extra mile, run through a brick wall, work extra hour; whatever metaphor is to your liking. These reps are not necessarily the most talented individuals, but ask most managers and they would [...]

The market has improved a great deal in the past 12 to 18 months. We’re seeing more activity than we’ve witnessed in the recruiting industry since the late 90’s – which for those of you that are software industry veterans, is saying something. For the first time in more than a decade there are hundreds [...]

In last month’s newsletter I stated that the average age enterprise software account executives we work with is around 45 years old versus 35 years old in 1999-2000. Typically, when I tell candidates and employers, they are skeptical. But after thinking who they know and who they’ve interviewed recently they agree, but wonder why? Well, [...]

In last month’s newsletter I stated that the average age enterprise software account executives we work with is around 45 years old versus 35 years old in 1999-2000. Typically when I tell candidates and employers they are skeptical, but after thinking who they know and who they’ve interviewed recently they agree but wonder why? Well, [...]

These are the most important words taught in recruiting and are an important function in any kinds of sales position. They become incredibly important in an economy that is in recovery mode. There is nothing worse than spending valuable time with a client who has no intention of buying your product and service, while your [...]