How we recruit
A hiring process built around your quota.
Our proprietary approach connects you with A-type sales professionals, passive candidates who drive results, guaranteed to meet your first-year sales quota.
Every placement is guaranteed
- First-year quota achievement
- Placed within 45 days
- 12-month replacement
Trusted by sales leaders at
Results
How we outperform the industry.
We go beyond recruitment with insight into the sales talent market.
29 days
Average time to fill
Against an industry average of 30 to 45 days.
99.9%
Success rate
Of our hires achieve their first-year sales quota.
0.003%
Turnover
Virtually zero turnover after placement.
Quota guarantee
Guaranteed sales quota achievement.
We guarantee your new hire will achieve their first-year sales quota, so you see a measurable return on every placement we make.
- Avoid the risk of underperformance and turnover costs
- Drive predictable revenue growth with top-performing hires
Speed
Fast and risk-free placement.
We understand that time is critical. That is why every search comes with two more guarantees.
- Your role filled within 45 days
- A replacement within 12 months if a hire does not work out
- No conditions, no added cost
Sourcing
Sourcing the top 20% of talent.
Using our proprietary database and 12-step sourcing strategy, we connect you with sales professionals who:
- Have proven sales track records
- Fit your team’s culture and goals
- Already hit quota in their current roles
Our process
From first call to a hire who hits quota.
Four steps, with a guarantee behind every placement.
- Define your needs Meet your VP of Talent to review the role and agree the ideal candidate profile.
- Source top talent Targeted outreach through our proprietary sales database and 12-step sourcing strategy.
- Select the best fit Detailed profiles of pre-screened candidates within 5 days. You interview the top 3 to 5.
- Hire with a guarantee Your hire is in place within 45 days, backed by our 12-month guarantee.
Competitive advantage
How our guarantees compare.
What the industry usually offers, beside what every Sales Talent Group placement includes.
| Guarantee | Industry standard | Sales Talent Group |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement with no conditions | ✕ | ✓ |
| Placement guarantee up to 12 months | ✕ | ✓ |
| A-type sales professionals | ✕ | ✓ |
| Placement within 45 days | ✕ | ✓ |
| First-year sales quota achievement | ✕ | ✓ |
Typical industry guarantees last 3 months. Ours lasts up to 12.
Sales roles
Every sales role, from rep to CRO.
We recruit across the whole sales organization.
Senior leadership
- Chief Revenue Officer
- Chief Sales Officer
- Executive Vice President of Sales
- Senior VP of Sales
- Head of Sales
- VP of Sales
- VP of Business Development
- VP of Sales Development
- VP of Account Management
- VP of Channel Sales
Sales management
- Sales Director
- Regional Sales Director
- Director of Account Management
- National Sales Manager
- Sales Manager
- Territory Sales Manager
- Channel Sales Manager
- Sales Development Manager
Individual contributors
- Enterprise Account Executive
- Mid-Market Account Executive
- Account Executive
- Regional Sales Manager
- Channel Sales Representative
- Territory Sales Representative
- Outside Sales Representative
- Sales Representative
- Senior Account Manager
- Key Account Manager
- Account Manager
- Inside Sales Representative
- Sales Engineer
- Sales Development Representative
- Business Development Representative
Industries we serve
We are industry-agnostic and recruit for B2B companies of every size, from startups to large enterprises, in:
- Software & SaaS
- Technology, Cybersecurity & AI
- Healthcare, Pharma & Medical Devices
- Telecommunications
- Transportation & Logistics
- Energy & Utilities
- Finance & Insurance
- Professional Services
- Consumer Goods
- Manufacturing, Industrial & Wholesale
Testimonials
Our clients tell the story.
Hiring leaders on working with Sales Talent Group.
Roles filled
- Director of Business Development
- Account Executives
Catherine Crofton Digital Market Development Leader, GHD Digital
“Over the past year, I had the pleasure of partnering with Sales Talent Group on the successful hire for various roles on my team. I would highly recommend Sales Talent Group as a recruitment and sourcing partner.”
Role filled
- National Sales Manager
Helton Santos Vice President Sales & Marketing, O-Two Medical Technologies
“We partnered with Sales Talent Group to hire our National Sales Manager for Canada and were thoroughly impressed with their professionalism and expertise. I would highly recommend them to any organization looking for top-tier sales talent.”
Role filled
- VP of Business Development
Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen Co-CEO, The Nearshore Company
“I was very pleased with their work, not only in finding the right person for the job, but also the rigorous process, flexibility, patience and good attitude throughout the search.”
Role filled
- Account Executive
Michael Stratta CEO, Arcaléa
“The team communicated clearly and quickly throughout the search, and their candidate presentations were well developed. I would highly recommend Sales Talent Group as a recruitment partner.”
Role filled
- Account Executive
Joan Hughson Director of HR, Gibraltar Solutions
“Understanding my requirements and presenting qualified candidates quickly is a testament to their effectiveness in the recruitment process.”
Role filled
- Sales Director
Ivan Lypovyk & Petro Luchak Co-owners, Permanent Windows Solutions Inc.
“It was our first time working with a recruitment agency and we were hesitant, but Margherita and Domenic made the process clear and enjoyable. We are incredibly impressed with the results.”
Role filled
- Account Executive
Tram Pham People & Facilities Manager, ClearDent
“Sales Talent Group helped us hire an Account Executive, with a detailed process, strong candidates and a quick turnaround. I would highly recommend them as a recruitment and sourcing partner.”
Client
- Bolloré Logistics Canada
Ruth Joseph HR Business Partner, Bolloré Logistics Canada
“The Sales Talent Group team’s dedication, professionalism, industry knowledge and in-depth understanding of our company’s needs were outstanding.”
Hiring guides
Before you hire.
Plain answers to the questions hiring managers ask us most.
The sales recruitment process
Six stages from the brief to onboarding, and why screening candidates on their results early saves the most time.
Sales interview questions
Questions that get past rehearsed answers and show whether a candidate has really hit quota, and how they did it.
Sales assessment tests
What personality tests, skills tests and role plays can tell you about a salesperson, and what they can’t.
Tell us about the role you need to fill.
A short message is enough. We’ll reply within one business day.
- We call you A short conversation about the role, territory and quota.
- We agree the search A clear plan and timeline, with the guarantee in writing.
- You meet the short list Assessed, quota-achieving candidates ready to interview.
