Lucas Araya
Sales Recruiter
Sales recruiters for hard-to-fill sales roles
Unlike many sales recruitment agencies that rely heavily on job postings, we proactively engage experienced sales professionals already performing in similar roles.
- Revenue leaders and quota-carrying talent
- Hire top-performing sales professionals
- Recruiter interviewed before presentation
Trusted by 100+ sales teams nationwide
Why job postings miss top sales talent
The salespeople worth hiring aren't looking. They're selling. A quota-carrying AE in the middle of the quarter isn't refreshing job boards. A Sales Director three months away from a record year isn't responding to cold InMails from companies they've never heard of. When they eventually make a move, it's usually because someone who already knew their track record started the right conversation at the right time, not because they came across a job posting.
LinkedIn creates a challenge here. Sales professionals are among the most recruiter-messaged people on the platform. The best ones have learned to ignore InMails, just like their own prospects ignore cold outreach. Posting a role reaches the people who are actively looking, not the ones focused on hitting their number.
According to Salesforce's State of Sales report, only 28% of sales professionals expect to meet or exceed quota this year. That's why resumes rarely tell the whole story.
ExpertHiring's sales recruiters work much like successful sales reps. We build relationships before there's an active hiring need, know who's performing at which companies, and reach out when the timing is right. Most of the candidates we introduce weren't actively on the market. We started the conversation.
Sales roles we help fill
Every sales hire carries a different level of revenue risk. Replacing an SDR isn't the same as replacing a VP of Sales. Every search is led by recruiters who understand that level of hiring.
Sales Development Representatives, Business Development Representatives, Account Executives (SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise, and Strategic), Account Managers, Customer Success Managers, Channel Sales Representatives, Inside Sales Representatives, Outside Sales Representatives, Solutions Engineers, and Pre-Sales Consultants.
SDR Managers, BDR Managers, Inside Sales Managers, Regional Sales Managers, District Sales Managers, National Sales Managers, and Territory Sales Managers.
Directors of Sales, Directors of Business Development, VP of Sales, VP of Revenue, Head of Sales, and General Managers with revenue ownership.
Sales Operations Managers, Revenue Operations Managers, Sales Enablement Managers, and Sales Performance professionals.
Our sales recruiters support hiring for early-stage startups, high-growth mid-market companies, enterprise organizations, PE-backed businesses, and other companies building revenue teams that outperform. Looking for executive sales leadership? Explore our executive search practice →
How we qualify a sales candidate before you see them
1
We start with proven performers
We proactively reach experienced sales professionals already succeeding in similar roles, instead of relying on people applying through job boards.
2
Every candidate is recruiter qualified
Before we introduce anyone, we interview them to understand quota attainment, deal size, sales cycle, buyer experience, motivation for making a move, and compensation expectations.
3
We verify the details
Sales candidates don't always tell the full story. Before anyone reaches your shortlist, we verify quota attainment, average deal sizes, and overall performance through trusted references and our own screening process.
4
You only meet the strongest matches
You receive a focused shortlist of qualified candidates who have already been interviewed, vetted, and are genuinely interested in your opportunity. No pile of resumes. No unnecessary interviews.
Get to know some of our recruiters
Every sales search is led by recruiters familiar with that level of hiring.
Nick Vyas
Sales Recruiter
Gabriel Lozano
Sales Recruiter
70+
additional recruiters across specialized roles - each aligned to the specific hire you're making.
Sales roles we've recently filled
The strongest proof isn't what we say, it's the searches we've already completed. Anonymized to protect client confidentiality.
Enterprise Account Executive
22 days
Series B fintech company
Regional Sales Manager
24 days
Industrial manufacturing company
Business Development Representative
16 days
Healthcare technology company
Director of Sales
31 days
PE-backed professional services firm
Customer Success Manager
23 days
Enterprise software company
Vice President of Sales
37 days
Mid-market cybersecurity company
Frequently asked questions
Sales resumes only tell part of the story. We spend time understanding what a candidate actually sold, who they sold to, average deal size, sales cycle, quota, and how consistently they performed. Before introducing anyone, we also speak with references to validate their results. The goal isn't just to find someone who had one great year, but someone who has performed consistently throughout their career.
Absolutely! Most of the professionals we place are already employed and aren't actively applying for new roles. Our recruiters reach out directly when there's a genuine long-term opportunity.
Many employers use the terms interchangeably. In practice, sales headhunters usually refer to recruiters who proactively approach experienced sales professionals rather than waiting for applications. That's how our recruiters work. Most of the candidates we introduce weren't actively searching when we first contacted them.
Most clients receive their first group of candidates within 72 to 97 hours. Entry and mid-level sales roles usually move faster than executive searches. One thing we've learned is that the best salespeople rarely stay available for long.
Yes. We recruit everyone from individual contributors to senior sales executives, including VP of Sales, Head of Sales, and Chief Revenue Officers. Most leadership searches involve reaching out to people who are already successful in their current role rather than waiting for applicants to come to us.
We work with companies across B2B SaaS, enterprise software, healthcare technology, financial services, professional services, manufacturing, and other growth-focused industries. Whenever possible, we look for candidates who already understand your market and your buyers because that experience often shortens the ramp-up period.
Posting on LinkedIn can certainly attract applicants, but it mostly reaches people who are already looking for a new role. Many of the strongest sales professionals aren't actively applying anywhere, they're focused on hitting quota and taking care of customers. Our job is to start conversations with those people before they begin looking elsewhere.
We offer both contingency and retained search, depending on the role and hiring requirements. For contingency searches, there are no upfront fees. You only pay if you hire someone we introduce. To know more, just reach out to us directly, and we'll walk you through it before starting.
Yes. We recruit nationwide and have helped companies hire sales professionals in markets across the United States. If you're hiring remotely, in multiple locations, or for a hard-to-fill territory, we normally build the search to fit your needs.
A sales recruiter focuses on finding and hiring sales professionals, while a sales staffing agency may also provide temporary, contract, or contract-to-hire talent. Although the terms are often used interchangeably, the scope of services can vary depending on the firm's hiring model.
At ExpertHiring, our recruiters take the time to understand your hiring goals, company culture, and the type of salesperson you're looking for before beginning the search.
Top sales talent rarely comes from job boards.
Our sales staffing agency helps companies hire experienced sales professionals for permanent and contract roles across the United States.
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