Strategic Sales Talent Acquisition for a High-Growth Roofing Business
OVERVIEW AND PROJECT CHALLENGES
- Client: A leading B2C roofing company based in Florida.
- Requirement: Recruit experienced Outside Sales Representatives for a commission-based sales model.
- Market Challenge: Operating in a storm-prone region created consistently high demand for roofing services, making experienced sales talent highly competitive.
- Objective: Build a scalable pipeline of qualified sales professionals to support rapid business growth and reduce hiring timelines.
Key recruitment challenges included
* A highly saturated market, with multiple roofing companies competing for the same pool of experienced field sales professionals.
* Limited availability of candidates with proven B2C outside sales experience and strong customer acquisition capabilities.
* Difficulty attracting high-performing professionals for a commission-driven compensation structure in a competitive market.
* Extended hiring timelines and increased candidate drop-offs due to multiple employment opportunities.
* The need to build a consistent pipeline of quality sales talent to support the client’s growth objectives.
SOLUTIONS
Our Approach
HireLBS implemented a strategic, market-driven recruitment approach focused on expanding talent access, strengthening candidate quality, and improving overall hiring outcomes for the client’s high-growth sales team.
Our Strategy
- Diversified Talent Sourcing
Leveraged LinkedIn, employee referrals, passive candidates, niche communities, and industry-specific networks beyond traditional job boards. - Expanded Geographic Reach
Extended recruitment across multiple Florida markets to access a broader and more qualified talent pool. - Cross-Industry Talent Mapping
Identified high-performing sales professionals from adjacent B2C industries, including home improvement, solar, restoration, construction, and home services, with transferable consultative sales expertise. - Personalized Candidate Outreach
Executed targeted outreach campaigns emphasizing long-term earning potential, career growth, and advancement opportunities. - Continuous Candidate Engagement
Maintained structured follow-ups and proactive relationship management to build a sustainable pipeline of qualified sales professionals.
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WHAT WE ACHIEVED
Sales Professionals Reached
Through a targeted recruitment strategy and an expanded talent sourcing approach, HireLBS built a sustainable pipeline of qualified Outside Sales Representatives, significantly broadened the client’s access to high-quality candidates, and improved overall recruitment efficiency. By consistently engaging top sales professionals and reducing hiring bottlenecks, we enabled the client to scale its sales team with confidence while supporting long-term business growth in a highly competitive roofing market.
