--- title: Why Hiring Great Salespeople Is So Difficult - Victory Lap description: Why Hiring Great Salespeople Is So Difficult In Uncategorized --- [![Victory Lap Logo](https://victorylap.io/hubfs/vlaplogo-4.png)](https://victorylap.io) - COMPANIES - [HIRING](https://victorylap.io/sales-hiring) - [SALES ONBOARDING](https://victorylap.io/managed-onboarding) - [OUTSOURCED SALES](https://victorylap.io/outsourced-sale) - [TEAM TRAINING](https://victorylap.io/sales-training-and-development) - [PLAYBOOKS](https://victorylap.io/sales-course-and-playbooks-0) - INDIVIDUALS - [SALES BOOTCAMP](https://victorylap.io/sales-course-and-playbooks) - ABOUT VICTORY LAP - [MEET OUR FOUNDER](https://victorylap.io/vl-story) - [BLOG](https://victorylap.io/blog) Tips for Hiring # Why Hiring Great Salespeople Is So Difficult Why Hiring Great Salespeople Is So Difficult In Uncategorized [Victory Lap](https://victorylap.io/blog/author/victory-lap) Nov 20, 2020 --- In , written by , on ![](https://victorylap.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/tim-gouw-bwki71ap-y8-unsplash-1024x684.jpg?width=1024&height=684&name=tim-gouw-bwki71ap-y8-unsplash-1024x684.jpg) ### It’s no secret that hiring *great* entry-level sales sales reps is a difficult task. And to be completely honest, it’s not getting any easier. With less than 4% of colleges and universities offering any type of sales education, most entry-level reps are entering sales jobs completely unprepared. This unfortunate reality creates pains for both *employees* and *employers* alike, and understanding the difficulties are vital. From the amount of *time* it takes to find a great job candidate, to the *costs* associated with ramping up your new rep, and of course the *turnover* headaches when a sales rep decides to leave, this results in thousands (and sometimes hundreds of thousands) of dollars in losses for your sales department. [Victory Lap](https://victorylap.io/) helps employers hire better entry-level sales reps, *faster*. We find and qualify excellent sales candidates through a rigorous interview process, and once accepted, provide them with a two-week sales bootcamp taught by the best sales leaders in Chicago. Upon graduation, we recommend each one of our employer partners a few ideal sales candidates who are ready to jump in and sell. The best part? *Our employer partners only pay us should they extend an offer and hire one of our candidates. *In other words, interviewing Victory Lap’s trained sales candidates does not cost a thing. ![](https://victorylap.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Brian-Training-Color-Watermark.png?width=830&height=450&name=Brian-Training-Color-Watermark.png) Working with Victory Lap instead of traditional hiring channels helps solve many difficulties and pains of hiring great entry-level sales reps. With a growing employer network, we’ve successfully saved them time, ramp-up costs, and turnover headaches. In the end, we are passionate about creating an enthusiastic and committed sales community for candidates and employers…and it’s working. As you can see, hiring great entry-level sales reps doesn’t have to be difficult anymore. The reality is simple: sales is never going away, and as you know, entry-level reps are a necessary part of growing your sales team. So, instead of continuing to struggle with this process, make it easier on yourself. Many employers across Chicago already have, and they’ve come to realize that our mission really is true: our passion is your success. If you’re interested in learning more, check out our application page: victorylap.io/application or simply press the button below! [Click here](https://victorylap.io/blog/2020/11/20/why-hiring-great-salespeople-is-so-difficult#victorylap.io/application) [Tips for Hiring](https://victorylap.io/blog/tag/tips-for-hiring) ## Similar posts Tips for Hiring ### [Cultural Fit in Sales: The Key to Team Longevity](https://victorylap.io/blog/cultural-fit-in-sales-the-key-to-team-longevity) Building a high performing sales team is not just about hiring quota crushers. It is about creating a culture where they can thrive. Cultural fit is... 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