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Three confident leaders demonstrating a CSO, CRO, and VP of Sales.

VP of Sales, CSO, or CRO: Which Does Your Manufacturing Company Need?

07/15/2026
By Marshall Scabet, Founder and CEO of Precision Sales Recruiting It takes a lot of...
Sales Leadership & Retention
Confident senior sales executive representing the caliber of sales leadership talent Precision Sales Recruiting screens and places for manufacturing and industrial B2B companies

How to Assess Manufacturing Sales Leadership Candidates Before Hiring

07/09/2026
By Marshall Scabet, Founder and CEO of Precision Sales Recruiting Hiring a sales leader is...
Sales Hiring Tools & Frameworks
A confident VP of Sales with his arms folded

What Should a CEO Expect During a VP of Sales’ First 180 Days?

06/25/2026
By Marshall Scabet, Founder and CEO of Precision Sales Recruiting The hire is made. The...
Sales Leadership & Retention
Two manufacturing sales leaders reviewing performance data on a tablet on a plant floor with CNC machines in the background

What Sales Leader Does Your Manufacturing Company Need?

06/20/2026
By Marshall Scabet, Founder and CEO of Precision Sales Recruiting A few years ago an...
Sales Leadership & Retention
Manufacturing business owner standing at desk on factory floor looking overwhelmed

First VP of Sales Hire: What Owner-Operated Manufacturers Get Wrong

06/04/2026
Published: June 2026 By Marshall Scabet, Founder and CEO of Precision Sales Recruiting I get...
Sales Leadership & Retention
Sales manager meeting with a manufacturing employee on a factory floor

What Is the Cost of a Bad Sales Hire in Manufacturing?

05/25/2026
By Marshall Scabet, Founder and CEO of Precision Sales Recruiting The cost of a bad...
Recruiting & Market Insights
Sales engineer wearing a hard hat using a tablet and walkie-talkie in a manufacturing facility.

How to Hire a Manufacturing Sales Engineer

05/10/2026
By Marshall Scabet, Founder and CEO of Precision Sales Recruiting A client called me last...
Sales Hiring Process
A confident sales candidate leading an interview conversation across a conference table, gesturing while the hiring manager listens.

The Best Sales Candidates Are Interviewing You. Here’s How to Tell.

04/29/2026
By Marshall Scabet, Founder and CEO of Precision Sales Recruiting A few months ago, an...
Sales Leadership & Retention
A sales professional in a hard hat and blazer standing among large steel coils in a manufacturing warehouse

How to Evaluate a Sales Recruiting Firm’s Guarantee Before You Sign (2026)

04/15/2026
Last Updated: April 2026 By Marshall Scabet, Founder and CEO of Precision Sales Recruiting|13 years...
Recruiting & Market Insights
Two professionals discussing a candidate during a meeting inside a manufacturing facility

How to Choose the Right Manufacturing Sales Recruiting Firm (2026)

04/09/2026
Published: April 9, 2026 By Marshall Scabet, Founder and CEO of Precision Sales Recruiting|13 years...
Recruiting & Market Insights