Why Can’t I Hire Salespeople? And Why I’m Starting to Avoid Eye Contact with My Boss.

It’s another day with zero interview bookings. As a recruiter, I sit quietly at my desk while the office buzzes with laughter. I pretend to focus on emails while subtly dodging my manager’s glance. Sales recruitment is harder than it looks—and right now, I can’t even fake being okay.

Sales candidates either ghost, decline, or don’t meet basic requirements. And yet, performance expectations don’t drop. For anyone in talent acquisition, especially in B2B sales roles, this is not just a numbers game—it’s emotional endurance.

🧩 Why is sales hiring so tough? Let’s explore what’s really going on…

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