A leading recruitment agency is warning pet companies to take extra care when recruiting sales staff over the next couple of months.

The warning comes as businesses look at next year’s budgets and consider restructuring or expanding their sales force.

Industry recruitment experts Pet Trade Solutions says that it’s also a time of year when staff are considering their future and making a move.

The company, now in its 12th successful year of placing the right person in the right role, says that it expects January to be as busy as usual despite the recession.

Owner Lynda Ward says: “Most businesses recognise that it is particularly critical now for them to maintain and build their relationships with buyers. Most buyers consider the physical presence and contact of a sales representative a major source of support enabling them to interact on a one-to-one basis and also to get their own message across."

Lynda adds that it's crucial for companies to take their time in finding the best sales people, and warns against rushing into making appointments.

"Loyalty cannot be bought and in today’s competitive market the brands which are perceived by their customers to look after them are those which will fare best in the long-term. So make sure you appoint someone who will best represent your company."

For further information contact Lynda Ward on 07946 743784 or  email lyndaward@pettradesolutions.com