Have you considered hiring temporary sales staff?
It might be tempting to take on temp salespeople to pick up a few tasks lying around that your permanent employees don’t have time to finish. Or you may need to bring on temporary sales hires to beef up your workforce during peak times of the year.
However, sometimes, it is in the best interest of your business to not take on temp workers. We’ll dive into our reasons in a moment after we reintroduce a very commonly asked question: what is temporary sales staff?
Let’s explore.
What Is Temporary Sales Staff?
A temp salesperson refers to someone who is working a temporary job under a time-based contract in the sales industry.
You, the temporary sales hire, will agree to fill a position at a company for a set period of time instead of becoming a long-term, permanent employee.
Your contract (between you and the company, staffing agency, or both) will outline the expectations of the temporary position. It will state the exact start and end dates of your job, along with all the other legal and technical details of your position.
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5 Reasons You May Want to Reconsider Temporary Sales Staff
Keep in mind that this reasoning is not set in stone, meaning you may find temporary sales staff a very effective way to elevate your business. Your staffing and recruiting partner will be your guide on this topic, helping you understand what roles are best under temp staffing.
Turnover
Turnover, whether planned or unintended, will happen with temporary sales staff. A temp role is exactly how it sounds- temporary- which does not offer the hire long-term job security.
If you are unwilling to invest in the temp, taking them on as a full-time hire, don’t expect them to stick around. They will be lured away by another company that promises security, as they should.
Accountability
Another reason why hiring temporary sales staff may not be ideal is accountability. Some salespeople who know their role is finite may not hold themselves accountable for achieving excellent results. However, this boils down to the work ethic of the individual and the reward reaped for their efforts.
Adjustment
No matter if you’re hiring for a senior or beginner-level sales position, there is always an adjustment period. Let’s say your temporary sales role is only scheduled to last for three months- enough time to cover a busy holiday quarter.
Once your account for training, the time it will take for the new hire to adjust to your company, and the time taken to learn your product or service, a month has passed by. The length of the contract vs the time it takes to adjust and become efficient in the role may not balance out.
Ownership
One thing that makes a great salesperson excel at what they do is their passion and ownership of the offering—a sense of belonging if you will.
A temporary sales hire may not take full ownership of the product or service your company sells. They may feel uninvested in the offering if you engage them as if they are not a part of the team.
Customers
All of the above may impact the contract worker’s relationship with your customers. Perception of your product or service may not be ideal, as the temp may not relate to the validity of your product as well as a permanent employee. Additionally, shorter contracts won’t give the hire enough time to develop customer relationships fully.
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