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The GTM Podcast

GTM 134: When to Hire Your First Sales Reps (And How to Get It Right) with Joe DiMento

Feb 18, 2025
Joe DiMento, Head of Go-To-Market & Industry Partnerships at Bain Capital Ventures, shares his wealth of experience in sales strategies. He discusses the critical timing for hiring your first sales reps and what traits to look for, such as grit and adaptability. Joe emphasizes structuring simple yet effective compensation plans and the value of hiring multiple account executives simultaneously. He also delves into the importance of aligning candidates with company mission and highlights how AI is transforming sales and revenue generation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Founders should establish a strong understanding of market patterns before hiring sales reps to ensure alignment and effectiveness in efforts.
  • Candidates who demonstrate a strong desire to learn and adapt significantly improve early-stage sales performance through quick adjustments in strategy.

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Understanding Market Response

Founders must learn how the market responds to their vision before hiring sales team members. Closing initial deals is essential to identify patterns in customer behavior and needs. A strong understanding of these patterns allows founders to effectively onboard and guide their sales hires, ensuring they focus on the right target segments. This foundational knowledge helps prevent the hiring of sales personnel too early, which could lead to misaligned efforts and wasted resources.

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