SALES HEADHUNTERS
We are among the top sales headhunters in the USA, specializing in head hunting top-tier sales and sales leadership talent.
★ Top Headhunters For Sales Talent
By staffing our sales headhunting agency with veteran sales leaders, we can better find and vet high-caliber sales talent.
★ Sales Focused Recruiting Agency
As a leading sales headhunter, we are expertly and exclusively focused on sales talent to leverage our expertise best.
★ The Sales Talent You Seek
Our sales headhunting firm learns about your ideal hire, and then we conduct a thorough search to find and recruit them.
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HEADHUNTERS FOR SALES WHO FIND THE SPECIFIC TOP SALES TALENT YOU SEEK
Our sales headhunters have the specialized sales recruiting experience to help you hire the best sales talent.
- VETERAN SALES LEADERS: All our sales recruiters are former sales leaders who know how to vet top sales talent. We ensure you never have to talk to an unqualified candidate when working with us.
- WE DON’T POST JOBS, WE HEADHUNT: At SalesTalent.com, we never run job postings to find candidates. Our clients already run job postings and hire us because their postings don’t get quality applicants. We conduct an exhaustive search and multi-channel outreach to passive candidates to find the best.
- ELITE SALES TALENT…FAST: Unlike other sales recruiters that juggle 20+ openings per headhunter, we cap at three. Fewer roles per headhunter = faster sourcing, tighter screening, and higher-quality candidates.
Year One Retention
93.61%
93% of our placements are still thriving a year later — far above industry norms for sales roles.
Time to Qualified Candidates
7.64 Days
First batch of qualified, interview-ready candidates delivered in an average of less than eight days.
Interviews Per Hire
4.26
We source candidates who match your ideal hire profile and vet them using a custom scorecard.
Meet Our Team
Mike Basso is a 20-plus-year veteran sales leader and Founder and CEO of SalesTalent.com. Before founding his software sales recruiting firm, as a six-time executive sales leader, Mike built or scaled six large sales organizations including two in SaaS. Mike has recruited over a thousand salespeople and sales leaders in his career. Mike says he primarily owed his success as a sales leader to his ability to recruit high-performing passive sales talent.
Jamie began her sales career with Saia, where she was promoted nine times in ten years, from entry-level sales to sales leadership. Jamie went on to lead several other sales organizations before joining SalesTalent.com as the sales recruitment firm's first sales recruiter. As a software sales recruiter, Jamie has earned rave reviews and high praise through her high-level sales placements.
Before Howard began his sales headhunting career, he was an executive sales leader for Levi Strauss for 16 years. After his success at Levi's he helped scale a marketing firm from zero to $70 million as the EVP of Sales. Howard joined SalesTalent.com in 2022 and quickly became a top sales head hunter by helping companies fill very niche enterprise sales roles that had gone unfilled for long periods.
Our Recruiting Process
Intake Meeting
Learn requirements, along with culture, goals, and other critical factors for long-term success. Understand key metrics and job responsibilities.
Search Framework & Custom Candidate Scorecard
Build a custom search strategy. Decide on companies and industries to target. Determine passive candidate titles and positions to target. Develop customized candidate scorecard.
Passive Candidate Targeting
Submit an ideal candidate profile for review. Provide specific marketplace intelligence. Make needed adjustments to the proposed target.
Campaign Calibration
Build a specific candidate target list from the master database and other sources. Fine-tune multi-channel outreach messaging strategies.
Candidate Outreach
Conduct multi-channel outreach to candidate target list. Present opportunity to candidate and assess candidates fit against ideal profile.
Candidate Evaluation
Further evaluate interested and selected candidates through interviews, assessments, and other criteria. Present selected pool of vetted candidates to the hiring manager.
Background & Offer
Work with client on conducting thorough background, reference checks, and extending offers. Assist with candidate transition from old to the new position. Implement post-hire follow-up plan.
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs
What sets you apart from other headhunters for sales?
The primary distinction between SalesTalent.com and other sales headhunting agencies is that all sales recruiters are former sales leaders who are experts in recruiting and vetting top passive talent. Our process ensures that we only introduce top candidates with a proven track record of success who match your ideal candidate profile.
How long does it typically take to fill a sales position?
Within approximately two weeks of starting a search, we submit vetted and interested candidates to you. Most hires happen within 30 to 45 days of the search kickoff, but the total time depends on each client’s interview process.
What is your process for finding top sales talent?
We find top sales talent who match your ideal candidate profile through high-touch, multi-channel passive candidate outreach. Unlike typical recruitment processes, we don’t rely on job postings to find candidates. Clients come to us after their postings fail to attract suitable candidates.
How specific can you get when targeting candidates?
We can get as specific as you need. Using cutting-edge technology and our experience, we routinely deliver passive candidates who very precisely match ideal candidate profiles that specify vertical experience, deal size, sales cycle, target buyer and company persona experience, and more.
What is your pricing structure or fee model?
We work on a contingent or retained model, depending on the type of role and other search criteria. We generally present you with 3 to 4 options with varying fees so that you can select the best option for your needs and budget. NOTE: We only provide permanent placement sales staffing services. We do not offer temporary sales staffing services.
How long after search kickoff can I have qualified candidates to review?
We generally send you 3 to 5 vetted and interested candidates per position that match your ideal candidate profile and match custom scorecard requirements within two weeks and many times sooner.
Can you help with executive-level or niche sales roles?
We can help with hard-to-find specialized niche sales roles or executive-level roles. Our advanced passive candidate sourcing process and extensive sales talent network allow us to target and recruit your ideal hire.
Do you offer any guarantees or replacement policies?
All of our search packages have a replacement guarantee. The terms of the guarantee depend on which option you choose.
Can you help with confidential roles?
Yes, we can handle confidential roles. Your role will remain confidential because we never post roles publicly and don’t disclose company details in our outbound messaging.
What industries or verticals do you have the most experience in?
We are experienced in most B2B sales verticals, such as SaaS, Technology, Industrial, Medical, Advertising, Media, and Government.
How do your insure candidates you submit are a good fit?
When working with us, we ensure that you never talk to an unqualified candidate by learning your ideal candidate profile and then developing a customized submission scorecard for your search.
Can you help us build a sales department from scratch?
Yes! Salestalent.com is uniquely positioned to help scale sales teams. All of our recruiters are former sales leaders, and our founder is a former sales executive who scaled six large sales teams with many from scratch.
What markets or regions do you recruit in?
We recruit sales and sales leadership talent anywhere in the United States and Canada. Our extensive North American database and expansive sales talent network allow us to recruit your ideal candidate regardless of where they are in the US or Canada.
Can you help us with market benchmarking for sales compensation packages?
Yes. We include sales compensation consulting and benchmarking, including market-based salary data and variable compensation planning, at no extra cost in all searches.
Sales Roles We Specialize In
Inside Sales
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- Sales Development Rep (SDR)
- Business Development Rep (BDR)
- Inside Account Executive
- Inside Account Manager
- Inside Sales Representative
- Inside Channel Sales
- Sales Engineer
- Sales Operations
Sales Leadership
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- Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
- Chief Sales Officer (CSO)
- EVP / SVP / VP of Sales
- Director of Sales / Sales Manager
- VP / Director of Inside Sales
- VP / Director of Sales Development
- Director of Business Development
- SDR / BDR Manager
Outside Sales
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- Enterprise Account Executive
- Business Development Executive
- Channel / Partnership Rep
- Key / Strategic Account Manager
- Territory / Account Manager
- Strategic Account Executive
- Regional Sales Executive
- Sales Rep / Account Executive
Verticals We Specialize In
Software (SaaS)
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- Healthcare
- AI & Coding
- Finance
- Sales & Marketing
- Government, Risk & Compliance
- E-commerce
- Security & Privacy
- Cyber Security
- Cloud & IT Management
- Collaboration & Productivity
- Learning & Training
- Supply Chain
- Office
- Retail
- Customer Service
- Development
- Digital Advertising
- Human Resources (HR Tech)
- Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Legal Tech
- Business Intelligence
- Data Analytics
- EdTech (Education Technology)
Technology
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- Hardware
- IoT (Internet of Things)
- IT Infrastructure
- AR/VR
- Hosting
- GreenTech
- VARs
- Robotics
- Drones & UAV
- Telecommunications
- Semiconductors
Medical/MedTech
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- Medical Device
- Pharmaceutical
- Bio-Tech
- Medical Equipment
- Digital Health
- Diagnostic
- AI Healthcare
- Medical Imaging
- Telemedicine
- Healthcare Analytics
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- Aerospace
- Automation
- Automotive
- Building Products
- Biotech
- Chemicals
- Defense
- Electrical
- Energy
- Heavy Equipment
- Industrial
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Supply Chain
- Wholesale
Ad Sales
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- Digital Advertising
- Print Media Ad Sales
- Broadcast Sales
- Ad Agency Sales
- OOH Advertising
- Programmatic Advertising
The Advantages of Specialized Headhunters
by SalesTalent.com CEO Mike Basso, Tech Sales Talent Expert – Updated August 2025
Hiring a high-performing salesperson is never easy. Hiring the wrong one is expensive. That’s why the choice between using a specialized sales headhunter and a general recruiter can make or break your search. Here’s why sales headhunters consistently deliver stronger results.
Expertise in Sales-Specific Roles
Sales is unlike other professions. Success is tied to numbers and the ability to close deals in competitive environments. A specialized sales headhunter understands what those numbers mean. They know the difference between a rep who hit quota once and one who’s crushed it year after year. They can tell if someone’s enterprise experience is real or just resume fluff. The sales headhunter’s depth of understanding saves you from making costly hiring mistakes.
Targeted Talent Pool
General recruiters may start a search from scratch. Sales head hunters don’t. They come with an established network of high-performing sales pros—people they’ve already vetted, tracked, and kept in touch with over the years. This means you’re not just getting candidates who are “looking.” You’re getting introductions to top performers who aren’t scanning job boards but will take the call if the right role comes along.
Faster Time-to-Hire
When a role sits open, you lose revenue. Sales recruiters live in this market every day. They know where to find the right candidates and how to get their attention. Because they understand the role and the talent landscape, they can quickly zero in on the best matches instead of flooding your inbox with unqualified resumes. This cuts down interview cycles and gets your new hire producing faster.
Custom Screening Processes
A strong resume doesn’t always tell the real story. Specialized headhunters dig deeper. They screen candidates using sales-specific benchmarks, quota attainment, deal size, sales cycle length, and performance in either consultative or transactional sales environments.
They know what questions uncover the truth about pipeline generation, negotiation skills, and closing ability. By the time a candidate gets to you, they’ve already been vetted against the particular requirements of your sales environment.
Market Insight and Guidance
Headhunters specializing in sales aren’t just matchmakers. They’re plugged into the market. They know current salary ranges, commission structures, and your competitors are offering.
In addition to helping you position your company in a crowded hiring market, they can advise you on how to make your job descriptions stand out and how to structure a comp plan that attracts top sales talent. This insider guidance can be the difference between landing a top performer and losing them to a better-prepared competitor.
Conclusion
If your goal is to fill a generic role, a general recruiter might get you there. But if you’re hiring someone responsible for hitting revenue targets, carrying your brand into the market, and closing business in competitive situations, you can’t afford guesswork.
Specialized sales headhunters bring the focus, network, speed, and insight needed to find the people who will actually move the needle. In sales hiring, the margin for error is small, and the cost of a miss is high. A smart move is to work with someone who is specialized in sales talent.
About the Author: Mike Basso is a 20-plus-year veteran sales leader and Founder and CEO of SalesTalent.com. Before founding his sales recruiting firm, as a six-time executive sales leader, Mike built or scaled six large sales organizations. Mike has recruited over a thousand salespeople and sales leaders in his career. Mike says he primarily owed his success as a sales leader to his ability to recruit high-performing passive sales talent.
Mike’s expert advice on sales recruiting and hiring is regularly quoted in media outlets such as Newsweek, Business Insider, MSN, AOL, Nasdaq, Yahoo Finance, Monster.com, HubSpot's Sales Blog, Jobscan, Jobvite, JazzHR, and many more. You can learn more about Mike Basso by visiting linkedin.com/in/salestalent/
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