Frequently Asked Questions

Employers FAQs
Sales Professionals FAQs
Training Courses FAQs
eStore FAQs

Employers FAQs

Are you a job posting board or an agency?

We provide many of the benefits of an agency at the price of a job board!  We advertise your available sales positions on our job board and advertising network, however we also include agency services like prescreened candidate lists.  You don't waste time screening resumes of candidates that you would never interview, let alone hire.

Why don’t you post my company information for the job postings?

Our clients remain anonymous otherwise they would be swamped with requests from recruiting companies, advertisers, unqualified candidates and others.  We include candidate pre-screening with every job posting so clients can focus on running their business, not searching through resumes.

Why can’t I search your resume database directly?

In order for highly qualified business to business sales professionals to register with us, they must be assured that their personal information is protected, and that their resumes are not distributed all over the internet.  They also do not want to be overrun with spam about job postings from multi-level marketing schemes, financial planning services, or retail selling vacancies.   Like the employers we work with, our candidates want us to pre-screen their potential employers to ensure we only forward their profiles to companies who match their skills, qualifications or aspirations.

How long does it take to advertise a job posting on your job board?

Usually less than 1 business day after it is accepted, depending on method of payment.

How many days does my posting run on the website?

30 days per posting however other terms are available.

How long before I can expect to receive information on candidates who match my requirements?

If we already have candidates in our database who match your requirements (and chances are that we do), you will usually receive your first pre-screened candidate list in less than 1 business day.  You will also receive updated candidate lists every 10 business days until you posting expires.

Do you guarantee your services?

Absolutely!  B2B Sales Connections is so confident that we can help you connect to qualified candidates we offer the following guarantee:  If we cannot provide you with at least 10 qualified candidates per job posting within the 30 days posting period, we will continue to advertise your available position at no charge until we do.

Can we search your candidate database without posting an ad?

We would be happy to provide this service for you. Please send your request to info@b2bsalesconnections.com and we will provide you with a Search Request Form that will outline your search requirements and position profile. Pricing will be quoted upon request.

Other job boards have thousands of resumes, however many of them are over 2 years old! How do I know your database is current?

Every registered candidate is contacted approximately every 30 days to confirm that their information is current, and they still want to be forwarded to potential employers.

There are other companies who promote they attract sales people who currently make over 6 figures in sales.  Do you offer these high income candidates?

Absolutely!  A large portion of our current candidate database contains experienced, successful sales executives and representatives who earn well over $100,000.

I am looking for retail sales people can you help?

Sorry but we specialize in business to business sales and nothing else.

Do you offer Sales Candidate Assessments?

Yes! As former sales managers, we know the challenges of hiring based only on interviews and “gut” feelings. We can provide a number of in depth candidate screening services, including sales aptitude and skills testing, interviewing and reference checking.  For more information, please contact us at info@b2bsalesconnections.com.

Can I speak to someone “live” to discuss my requirements?

Yes, you can call us during normal business hours and we would be happy to assist you.
Toronto: 905-426-3394  Ottawa: 613-825-9139

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Sales Professionals FAQs

Other websites charge a membership fee for sales professionals who earn over $100,000. Does B2B Sales Connections charge for this service?

Absolutely not! Any business to business sales person at any income level is accepted “free of charge”.

Why can’t companies search your database and contact me directly?

The same reason our clients are kept confidential. You will only be contacted by prospective employers who match your job search criteria. This keeps your inbox from filling up with junk & spam.

Will my resume and candidate profile be public on the internet?

No, with our process, both the employers and the potential candidates are kept completely confidential, with their personal information stored on internal servers, until a match is made. This way the companies are not inundated with spam, and the potential candidates do not have their resumes and personal information spread out all over the internet for all to see.

How will I know that my candidate profile has been sent to a potential employer?

We will notify you by email any time your profile has been forwarded to a potential employer.

I posted my resume to another job site years ago, and I am still getting emails and spam from them.  In fact, I think they forwarded my resume to other sites as well!  Will this happen if I register with you?

Absolutely not!  Your personal information is only forwarded to potential employers that meet your career requirements.  We do not publish your resume all over the internet.  You will not be overrun with spam about job postings from multi-level marketing schemes, financial planning services, or retail selling vacancies.  Also, when you register with us, you will be contacted regularly to confirm that you still want your candidate profile forwarded to potential employers.  This way, you get to choose how long you stay registered.

I see you have a few different job postings listed on the website and I would like to apply to more than one. Do I need to send you a separate resume and application for each position?

No! The great news about the B2B Sales Connections website is once you are in our database, you will automatically have your information forwarded to any of the employer job postings which are listed and match the information you gave us in your candidate survey. In other words, you will be connected to any posting, current or future, where there is a match. This saves you time and eliminates the need to constantly follow-up on the process.

I sent my resume to you but I have not received a response. How do I know you received it?

Absolutely every candidate who sends us a resume will receive a response from us. If you believe you have not heard from us within one business day of your submission, please check your spam folder. You should also add candidates@b2bsalesconnections.com to your email address book and your safe senders list as this will be main method that will be communicate possible job opportunites to you.

I am looking for a job as an independent sales agent. Can you help?

Yes, we work with companies looking for full time, part time and sales agents jobs.

I am semi-retired and would like to help out new companies looking for experienced sales managers to build their business or work with their sales force.  Can you help me?

Yes, please send us a copy of your resume with a note in the email body stating your preferences. We regularly have companies looking for part time sales managers.

I am in retail sales but would like to join the exciting and lucrative world of B2B selling. Can you help?

Yes! Please contact us at candidates@b2bsalesconnections.com and we will contact you directly to discuss how we can help you.

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Training FAQs

How do your sales training courses compare to others?

Our Action Plan for Success training courses are quite unique in their format and application as they use what we call action based sales training: a unique approach with four specific elements that must be combined in order to be successful:

1. Sales training materials – The materials are based on over 45 years of successful B2B sales and sales management experience. They have been used over and over to achieve outstanding sales results with many different sales professionals. For example, these techniques helped a national channel sales organization achieve an average of 39% sales growth rate each year for 5 years. Quite simply, we use proven methods that produce measurable results.
2. Practical application exercises – We don’t just talk about sales theory, we actually give you useable sales tools that will make your life easier and allow you to sell more. You will actually put the provided tools into practice each week of the 4 week self study program. The teaching techniques used are very similar to those used by the best sports coaches.
3. Ongoing one on one coaching – You have ongoing access to our qualified trainers for your support via email and Skype. We want you to succeed, so if you have a question, we're here to help.
4. Testing – This ensures that the material has been understood and put into practice. Also, successful completion of the exams earns you the designation of being B2B Sales Connections Accredited.

Because of the successes of our trainees in the past, we are confident we can help you achieve your sales potential. Please feel free to browse our Sales Resource Centre to access free sales resources that will show you samples of our sales training. Whatever program you choose, we wish you nothing but success in your future.

How long does it take to complete the self study courses?

The courses are designed to learn at your own pace, however, we recommend you complete one section per week for a total of four weeks.

I know ongoing support by qualified B2B Sales Connections trainers is included. How do I contact them?

You can either email us at info@b2bsalesconnections.com, or you can contact us with Skype by searching for B2B Sales Connections in the "Search for People on Skype" screen.

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eStore FAQs

Is online shopping with B2B Sales Connections secure?

Absolutely! We use PayPal as it is a fast, safe and trusted way to make an internet purchase. All information is encryped, secure and safe! For more information, please visit www.paypal.com

Another way to verify that your transaction is taking place at a secure site is to ensure that the web address begins with "https". The "s" means any information being transmitted is encrypted and secure.

You use PayPal for your online transactions, but I don't have a PayPal account. Will you accept credit cards instead?

Yes, if you do not have an PayPal account, they also accept all major credit cards as a form of payment.

I am trying to check out with my credit card, but PayPal keeps rejecting my card number. What should I do?

There could be a few reasons for PayPal to not accept your credit card. You may be keying some of your information incorrectly, such as a different address than the billing address of your credit card. Or, the card you are using may already be registered with PayPal under a different name, such as a spouse.

If any of these are not the cause, we suggest you clear your cookies and/or try another web browser, and then attempt to pay with PayPal using your credit card again.

A problem with a credit card is a PayPal issue. If you are still not successful, we suggest you contact PayPal's excellent customer service at www.paypal.com or 888-221-1161.

After shopping in your eStore, my shopping cart does not show the correct quantities of the products I wish to buy. How do I complete my purchase?

As the vast majority of our website visitors use Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox, our site is optimized for these browsers. Since other browsers treat session cookies differently, they are not compatible with our eStore, and therefore are not supported.

To complete your purchase, please use either Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox as your web browser. If this is not possible, or if you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us and we can make other arrangements for you to complete your purchase.

Do you know someone who needs to hire a B2B sales professional or someone who wants to advance their sales career? Refer a friend to B2B Sales Connections!