TopSalesReps is a comprehensive web application designed to connect sales professionals with hiring managers. The platform allows candidates to create detailed sales profiles showcasing their performance metrics, achievements, and experience, while enabling hiring managers to discover and connect with top talent.

Framework: React with TypeScript

UI Components: Radix UI with Tailwind CSS for modern, accessible design

State Management: TanStack Query for server state management

Routing: Wouter for lightweight client-side routing

Build Tool: Vite for fast development and optimized builds

Runtime: Node.js with Express.js

Language: TypeScript with ESM modules

Authentication: Passport.js with local strategy and LinkedIn OAuth

Session Management: Express sessions with secure cookie configuration

API Design: RESTful endpoints with comprehensive error handling

Database: PostgreSQL with Drizzle ORM

Schema Management: Drizzle Kit for migrations and schema evolution

Connection Pooling: Custom pg-pool wrapper for ESM/CommonJS compatibility

Data Validation: Zod schemas for type-safe data validation

User Types: Candidates, Hiring Managers, and Admins

Authentication Methods: Email/password and LinkedIn OAuth

Profile System: Comprehensive candidate profiles with performance data

Admin Interface: Standalone admin dashboard for user management

Performance Metrics: 5-year sales history with quota achievement tracking

Deal Information: Top deals with detailed value and client data

Certifications: Sales methodology and technical certifications

Recommendations: Professional endorsements with relationship context

Achievements: Career highlights and awards

Advanced Filtering: Industry, location, experience level, and performance criteria

Performance Analytics: Visual charts and trend analysis

Deal Size Matching: Preferred deal value ranges for precise matching

Interview Requests: Direct communication between hiring managers and candidates

Email Integration: Automated notifications and verification system

Professional Networking: LinkedIn integration for enhanced profiles

User Registration: Users sign up with email verification or LinkedIn OAuth

Profile Creation: Multi-step profile builder with validation at each stage

Data Storage: All profile data persists in PostgreSQL with proper relationships

Search Interface: Hiring managers filter and discover candidates

Connection Process: Interview requests facilitate professional connections

Admin Oversight: Administrative tools for user management and platform health

LinkedIn OAuth: Professional network integration for enhanced profiles

Email Service: SMTP integration for verification and notifications

Replit: Primary development and deployment platform

Database: PostgreSQL instance with connection pooling

Package Management: npm with comprehensive TypeScript ecosystem

Stripe: Payment processing infrastructure ready for subscription features

Environment Variables: Secure key management for production deployment