E43: How to Hire Great SDRs Using MAGIC: The Scorecard for Spotting Raw Talent with Josh English

01/04/2025 23 min
E43: How to Hire Great SDRs Using MAGIC: The Scorecard for Spotting Raw Talent with Josh English

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Have you ever felt like your career path doesn’t quite fit the traditional mold? Maybe you've considered transitioning into a new role but felt limited by hiring criteria that seem too rigid. If so, this episode is for you!Josh English, former Head of Sales Development for Australia at Salesforce and APAC Sales Development Manager at Procore, shares invaluable insights on hiring SDRs from unconventional backgrounds. From comedians to teachers to pilots, Josh has built high-performing teams by recognizing potential beyond the resume.Episode Highlights:M is for Multiplier – Look for People Who Make Others BetterA is for AI-Ready – They Must Be Tech Curious and Tool FluentG is for Growth Mindset – Hire for Change, Not Comfort I is for Innovator – They Go Beyond the Job DescriptionC is for Courageous Communicator – They Say What Others Won’t Don’t Hire for Familiarity – Hire for PossibilityYour Past Biases Will Burn You – Start With a Clean SlateAsk Better Questions – Interviews Are Discovery, Not ValidationLook for the Pacesetter – One Hire Can Uplift the Whole TeamDon’t Rely on Memory – Record Interviews and Track Curiosity Don’t Just Ask MAGIC – Be MAGICConnect with Josh English:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-english/Connect with The High Performance Sales Leader Host:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preesarkar/Hiring or replacing someone in the next 90 days?We partner with tech sales leaders who are time-poor and under-pressure, and introduce them to top performers without wasting time or risking average hires, so that they can build winning teams and careers. Message [email protected] today!

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