Sales Leadership & Retention

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Is Your Sales Leader the Lid on Your Company’s Growth?

By Marshall Scabet, Founder and CEO of Precision Sales Recruiting If your manufacturing company keeps...
Three confident leaders demonstrating a CSO, CRO, and VP of Sales.

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

By Marshall Scabet, Founder and CEO of Precision Sales Recruiting It takes a lot of...
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What Should a CEO Expect During a VP of Sales’ First 180 Days?

By Marshall Scabet, Founder and CEO of Precision Sales Recruiting The hire is made. The...
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?

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

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

Published: June 2026 By Marshall Scabet, Founder and CEO of Precision Sales Recruiting I get...
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.

By Marshall Scabet, Founder and CEO of Precision Sales Recruiting A few months ago, an...
A business professional in a suit sitting outdoors in a city setting, looking thoughtful and concerned, representing a manufacturing founder struggling with a stalled sales hiring process.

Why Your Next Sales Hire Might Fail Before You Ever Post the Job

Last Updated: April 7, 2026 By Marshall Scabet, Founder and CEO of Precision Sales Recruiting|13...
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What Recruiters Are Really Doing When They Talk About “Market Rate”

By Marshall Scabet, Founder and CEO of Precision Sales Recruiting|13 years of experience placing top...
Healthcare professionals and a pharmaceutical sales representative discussing treatment solutions inside a modern medical facility.

How Adults Really Learn: What Sales Leaders Can Borrow from Medical Education

By Dr. Elizabeth Burleson, Assistant Professor and Educational Programs Manager, UNT Health, with commentary from...
Manufacturing sales recruiting team evaluating candidates and discussing hiring strategies for top-performing industrial sales professionals.

Manufacturing Sales Recruiting: How to Evaluate Candidates Who Know Your Product AND Can Actually Sell It

By Marshall Scabet, Founder and CEO of Precision Sales Recruiting|13 years of experience placing top...