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Derek Gatehouse

THE PERFECT SALESFORCE

Build a high-performing sales team by hiring for natural talent—not just experience or training.
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"Six simple practices shared by all elite sales teams drive 400% higher performance – The Perfect Salesforce by Derek Gatehouse reveals what separates good from great. This comprehensive Perfect Salesforce summary and best practices explain:
  • Hiring DNA Method - Identify the exact traits that predict success in your specific sale
  • Role Clarity System - Define precisely what excellence looks like for each position
  • Skill Development Path - Create learning journeys that turn rookies into rainmakers
  • Performance Culture Code - Build environments where mediocrity feels uncomfortable
2025 application: Personality assessments fail, but behavioral interviews combined with AI analysis work. Your Click.Apply.Grow™ transformation: Define your sales DNA today. Clarify one role completely. Design skill development paths. World-class sales teams using these practices achieve 80% of reps at quota. Perfect practice. Perfect performance."

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About the Author

Derek Gatehouse is CEO of Vendis Inc. with thirty years spanning every sales role from rep to VP across multiple industries.

Built career progression from frontline sales representative through sales management to sales VP positions. Founded New York-based Vendis consulting after decades in corporate sales leadership. First book distills three decades of field-tested sales wisdom. Trained thousands of sales professionals across technology, manufacturing, and services sectors.

What sets Gatehouse apart: His complete journey through every sales role gives him rare 360-degree perspective on what actually drives revenue growth.

Today leads transformation projects for Fortune 1000 sales organizations. Companies implementing Gatehouse's sales methodologies report 28% average revenue increase within 18 months.

The practitioner who mastered every level of sales.

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