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title: Top 6 things to interview for when hiring a sales rep
description: This show focuses on the top things to look for in a sales candidate. We'll cover each of the top six things to look for in a entry level or mid-level sales rep
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# [Top 6 things to interview for when hiring a sales rep](https://www.inboundseller.com/yin-and-yang-show/top-6-things-to-interview-for-when-hiring-a-sales-rep)

 Written by [Brian Signorelli](https://www.inboundseller.com/yin-and-yang-show/author/brian-signorelli) | Sep 16, 2017 6:01:00 PM

## What to interview for when looking to hire an entry to mid-level sales rep

If you’re looking to find interview tactics for your next interview with a sales rep for your company, this podcast episode is the place to start. HubSpot veteran [Brian Signorelli](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-signorelli-68a19a4/) shares the top six things to interview for in a sales rep.

1. Intellectual curiosity
2. Ability to be a good listener
3. Empathy
4. Humility
5. Self Awareness (perhaps the most important one of them all)
6. Demonstration of firm business acumen

Additional qualities to look for in a sales rep are the GSD (get s$*^ done) quality and money weakness.

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