Sales Recruiting

The best salespeople are already hitting quota somewhere else. They aren't scrolling job boards, so a posting rarely reaches them. HireTalent RPO finds them directly, confirms their track record and interest, and sends you only the 2–4 who fit. We've recruited sales professionals for almost 30 years, from first-year SDRs to VPs of Sales, including commission-only roles.
Sales Roles We Recruit
Sales leadership: VP of Sales, Chief Revenue Officer, Director of Sales, Regional Sales Manager, Sales Manager and Team Lead
Quota-carrying sales: Account Executives (SMB, mid-market and enterprise), Outside and Field Sales Representatives, Business Development Managers, and commission-only and 1099 sales representatives
Pipeline and account growth: SDRs and BDRs, Account Managers, Customer Success Managers, Sales Engineers and Solutions Consultants
How a Sales Search Works
1. Intake call. We learn the territory, deal size, sales cycle, buyer, comp plan and what your top performer looks like today.
2. Target list. We map the competitors and adjacent companies whose reps already sell to your buyers.
3. Direct outreach. We contact those reps and leaders one by one. Most aren't looking, so this is where the work is.
4. Phone screen. Every candidate talks with us before you see them. We confirm interest, track record and compensation expectations.
5. Submissions. You get the top 2–4 qualified candidates at a time, each with a short write-up.
6. Until you hire. The search keeps going until you make a hire. 85%+ of our submitted candidates get an interview.
What We Screen For
Quota history: what they carried and how often they hit it
Deal size and sales cycle: whether their experience matches yours
Buyer and market: who they've sold to and how
Comp fit: base, commission and expectations, including commission-only roles
Territory and travel: location, travel and in-office or remote expectations
Reason for moving: whether the move makes sense for them, so offers get accepted
Pricing: Container Search
Sales searches run as a container search, a middle ground between contingency and retained. You pay a set engagement fee at kickoff and a lower success fee when you hire. Engagement fees start at $2,500, priced by role level, and can be split into two payments. Your search is dedicated, not a race against other agencies, and every placement comes with a replacement guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a sales search take?
Most clients see their first qualified candidates within 7–10 business days. The search continues until you hire.
Do you recruit commission-only sales reps?
Yes. We've recruited commission-only and 1099 sales reps for almost 30 years, and we screen for people who are comfortable with that pay structure.
Do you work on contingency?
No. We work on a container basis, so your search gets dedicated time instead of competing with other agencies' resume submissions.
Can you recruit sales reps outside our area?
Yes. We recruit across the United States for in-office, field and remote sales roles.
Do you also help recruiting agencies with sales searches?
Yes. Boutique agencies use us for sourcing support on sales searches while they keep the client relationship. Learn more about our agency sourcing support.
Hiring a salesperson?
Tell us about the role, and we'll tell you how we'd find the right people for it.