The document discusses the process of recruiting and selecting a sales force. It explains that the sales manager is responsible for recruiting, selecting, training, motivating and managing the sales team. The hiring process involves analyzing strategic needs, developing job descriptions, identifying recruitment sources, evaluating candidates, selecting candidates, and socializing new hires. Challenges in selection include matching personality types to jobs and assessing motivation levels. Effective recruitment sources include both internal options like referrals as well as external options like educational institutions. The selection process involves applications, interviews, testing, reference checks and orientation.