Prehire Selection & Assessment

A science-backed approach, to ending bad sales hires

Bad sales hires can hurt morale and lead to churn, and it’s happened to all of us!

25+ Years Experience

Our team at Velocity has over 25 years of experience assessing top talent. We’re here to help you identify high potential peak performers with the insights and clarity you need to make the right hire the first time.

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Behavioral-Based Assessments for sales & Pre-Hire Selection Assessments

In today’s competitive market, hiring the right sales talent is more critical than ever. Our Behavioral-Based Assessments for sales and Pre-Hire Selection Assessments are designed to help you make informed, data-driven hiring decisions that align with your sales goals and organizational culture.

What our clients are saying

10/10! From the initial conversations when we were having discovery calls to him facilitating our training sessions with our teams-- Denny’s high standard for service, quest to learn our industry and tailor the content to our needs has made this an absolutely wonderful partnership.

-Elise Radawitz, Gustave A. Larson Company

Hire right

the first time

Sales Behavioral-Based Assessments

Understanding how a candidate behaves in a sales environment is key to ensuring their success. Our behavioral assessments dive deep into the motivations, decision-making styles, communication skills, and emotional intelligence of potential hires. By evaluating these traits, we give you a clear picture of how a candidate will perform in real-world scenarios, adapt to your sales processes, and contribute to your team’s dynamics.

Pre-Hire Selection Assessments

Selecting the right candidate goes beyond their resume. Our pre-hire assessments measure core competencies such as sales aptitude, problem-solving abilities, resilience, and goal orientation. These assessments provide you with objective, science-backed insights into a candidate’s fit for your sales role before they ever step through the door, reducing turnover and improving overall team performance.


Why They’re Valuable and Important

  • Improved Hiring Accuracy: Take the guesswork out of hiring. With the right assessments, you can confidently predict how a candidate will perform in your specific sales environment.
  • Enhanced Team Dynamics: Ensure new hires complement existing team strengths and are equipped to thrive in your unique culture.
  • Reduced Turnover: Make smarter hiring decisions that lead to better retention rates, saving you time and money on constant recruitment.
  • Faster Ramp-up Time: Assessments identify top performers who can hit the ground running, minimizing onboarding and training time.
  • Data-Driven Decisions: Move away from subjective judgments to objective, reliable insights that streamline your hiring process.

Incorporating this type of pre-hire-evaluation into your recruitment strategy not only strengthens your hiring process but ensures you’re building a sales team with the right behaviors, skills, and mindsets to achieve lasting success.