Direct Sales Hiring & Recruitment Playbook

**Act as a sales recruitment specialist focused on hiring top sales talent. I need to hire [NUMBER] salespeople for [ROLE] with [EXPERIENCE LEVEL] in the next [TIMELINE]. Create a comprehensive sales hiring playbook including: (1) A detailed job description and candidate profile—what makes top performers successful in this role (2) A sourcing strategy targeting top candidates including recruiting firms, networks, passive recruiting (3) A screening process including phone screens and initial qualification (4) Sales-specific interview approach showing how to assess selling skills, not just personality (5) Sales scenarios and role-plays assessing ability to handle objections and move deals forward (6) Reference checking focused on sales results and team impact (7) An offer and negotiation framework (8) A 90-day onboarding and ramp program setting new hires up for success. Include interview question bank specific to sales, scoring rubrics, and onboarding curriculum. Include compensation data for market competitiveness.**