How to hire an Adviser Sales

How to hire an adviser sales, step by step

Here's a step-by-step adviser sales hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an adviser sales job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new adviser sales
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your adviser sales job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an adviser sales for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An adviser sales's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, adviser sales from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of adviser sales salaries for various roles:

   Type Of Adviser Sales	Description	Hourly Rate
   Adviser Sales	Retail sales workers include both those who sell retail merchandise, such as clothing, furniture, and automobiles, (called retail salespersons) and those who sell spare and replacement parts and equipment, especially car parts (called parts salespersons). Both types of workers help customers find the products they want and process customers’ payments.	$14-45
   Seasonal Sales Representative	Usually working on a contractual basis, a seasonal sales representative serves as the clients' point of contact in businesses. They typically offer products and services through calls and correspondence, arrange appointments, discuss promotions, explain product specifications and pricing, negotiate contracts, arrange payment plans, and build positive relationships with clients... Show More	$12-21
   Sales Counselor	The primary job of a sales counselor is to sell products that require an ample amount of money and time from buyers, like senior living condominiums and prefabricated homes. Your duties and responsibilities will typically include closing leads developed by direct mail, special events and media, developing and maintaining relations with potential referral sources, and preparing insurance proposals to clients... Show More	$20-45

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common Skills:

   • POS
   • Loss Prevention
   • Product Knowledge
   • Customer Service
   • Store Management
   • Sales Techniques
   • Issue Receipts
   • Excellent Presentation
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Sales Floor
   • Delivery Truck
   • Security Tags
   • Phone Calls
   • Pleasant Shopping

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   Responsibilities:

   • Greet members at the front desk while upselling products and creating leads.
   • Provide customer service, initiate layaway plans and checkout non jewelry customers
   • Train new employees, efficiently operate POS systems, process sales invoices, and progress on multiple projects simultaneously.
   • Assist customers with style coordination, operate POS transactions, greet customers and help with the opening and closing operations.
   • Diagnose and resolve user problems with standard and custom application software packages and windows operating systems, tools and utilities.
   • Research and troubleshoot customer service problems

   More Adviser Sales duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your adviser sales job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An adviser sales can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, adviser sales' average salary in alaska is 49% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level adviser sales 68% less than senior-level adviser sales.
   • Certifications. An adviser sales with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an adviser sales's salary.

   Average adviser sales salary

   $53,659yearly

   $25.80 hourly rate

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   Entry-level adviser sales salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 18, 2025

   Average adviser sales salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate
   1	California	$96,370	$46
   2	Massachusetts	$91,155	$44
   3	New York	$89,113	$43
   4	Washington	$83,659	$40
   5	Oregon	$81,423	$39
   6	Nevada	$77,869	$37
   7	Utah	$69,950	$34
   8	Texas	$66,228	$32
   9	Tennessee	$65,210	$31
   10	Wisconsin	$64,607	$31
   11	Indiana	$62,590	$30
   12	Maine	$62,430	$30
   13	Virginia	$61,661	$30
   14	New Mexico	$60,358	$29
   15	Ohio	$59,075	$28
   16	North Carolina	$58,057	$28
   17	Minnesota	$56,576	$27
   18	Florida	$56,193	$27
   19	Arizona	$56,171	$27
   20	Colorado	$55,671	$27

   Average adviser sales salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Openings
   1	Accenture	$88,208	$42.41	79
   2	Crown Castle International	$87,996	$42.31	2
   3	Dell	$86,623	$41.65	23
   4	American Residential Services	$85,887	$41.29	37
   5	SAS Institute	$84,020	$40.39	8
   6	Quest Software	$83,830	$40.30
   7	Gartner	$82,466	$39.65	8
   8	Salesforce	$82,122	$39.48	12
   9	Oracle	$81,853	$39.35	827
   10	Mirabito	$79,090	$38.02
   11	EMC	$78,900	$37.93	2
   12	David Weekley Homes	$76,488	$36.77	39
   13	Protect My Car	$71,795	$34.52
   14	The Dwyer Group	$70,998	$34.13	1
   15	NFP Ventures	$70,496	$33.89	6
   16	MK Marketing	$70,377	$33.84
   17	SelectQuote Insurance Services	$68,849	$33.10	11
   18	Busey	$68,663	$33.01	3
   19	NetSuite	$68,421	$32.89
   20	Infinity	$67,439	$32.42

4. Writing an Adviser Sales Job Description

   A job description for an adviser sales role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an adviser sales job description:

   Adviser Sales job description example

   You are in for some awesome perks (Part-time and Full-time benefits based on your role and tenure)
   Backup childcare Tuition assistance for yourself and dependents Generous employee discount Medical, dental, paid time off Rewards/discounts for learning about new products Self-paced learning in sales, leaderships, time management, inclusion & diversity and so much more. Seasonal employees also receive our generous employee discount.
   
   Customer Experience Specialists are the face of Best Buy for everyone who visits our stores. They are obsessed with finding the right solutions to fit each person's immediate and future needs. Specialists build long lasting relationships with our customers as they provide unique and personalized service over time.
   
   Customer Experience Specialists are given the full training necessary to recommend the right products and services to each customer. This includes fundamentals of delivering world-class product knowledge and customer service in a customer obsessed environment. You will be trained in the department that most interest you and be exposed to learning about new and exciting product categories as they are developed.
   
   At Best Buy, we create work environments where every employee feels like they truly belong and contribute to our shared purpose. We're committed to being one of the best companies for our customers and employees by fully embracing people from all backgrounds and identities. Our customer base is diverse, and we are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of the communities we serve.
   
   We are obsessed with building long-term relationships with our applicants, employees, and customers. If you like working in an environment that inspires individual and team success, you'd be a great addition here.
   
   Key Responsibilities Greets, welcomes, and engages with customers in a warm and friendly manner. Uses acquired skills and knowledge to recommend products and services to meet customers' current and future needs. Serves as a brand ambassador by bringing your love and passion for the Best Buy brand, customer service, and technology together in service of our customers. Assists customers with their sales orders, returns, and exchanges. Applies the appropriate knowledge and expertise through ongoing learning and self-development. Utilizes available tools to stay current on skills and promotional initiatives. Helps execute profitable growth through critical business drive times while supporting our customer obsession. Maintains merchandising and ensures their department is clean and well stocked. Works in cooperation with their supervisor and associates in other departments. Basic Qualifications Working and thriving in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Working a flexible schedule that matches your availability (weekends, nights, holidays, etc.)

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find adviser sales for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your adviser sales job on Zippia to find and recruit adviser sales candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with adviser sales candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new adviser sales

   Once you've decided on a perfect adviser sales candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new adviser sales. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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