Recruiting Top Talent in OPE: Insights from Paul Lingle

In this episode of Channel Chatter, we’re joined by Paul Lingle, a seasoned recruiter and founder of TriPax Resources, who’s been placing top talent in the outdoor power equipment (OPE) and Ag industries for over 14 years!

Paul spills the beans on what it takes to find and place the right people in sales and marketing roles, from territory managers to C-level execs. We dive into the unique challenges of talent recruitment post-COVID and how the industry is evolving with new trends like hybrid work, tech adoption, and the ever-elusive CRO role.

Paul also sheds light on what companies should look for in today's candidates and how workplace flexibility and work-life balance have become non-negotiables in recruiting the next generation of talent.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the channel sales and marketing space who wants to know how to stay ahead of the curve in this evolving industry!

Don’t miss Paul’s valuable insights into how AI, tech, and the changing job market are reshaping how we think about sales talent! Tune in and subscribe for more episodes packed with tips, tricks, and tools to help you level up in 2025.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of embracing workplace flexibility and work-life balance in attracting top talent.
• How data-driven hiring and AI tools are changing the game for both recruiters and candidates.
• The evolving role of tech and hybrid work environments in the post-COVID workforce.

Timestamps:

00:01 – Kevin welcomes Paul Lingle to the show
02:12 – Paul talks about his work in OPE and Ag industries
03:17 – Celebrating TriPax’s 14-year anniversary
06:59 – The emergence of the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) role
09:38 – How the job market in OPE has shifted post-COVID
13:11 – Benefits, hybrid work, and changes in employee expectations
16:47 – The role of AI in sales recruitment and lead scoring
18:07 – The millennial workforce and generational differences in recruitment
25:14 – Data-driven decision-making and sales talent recruitment

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