Find the sales executive you need to scale your startup
Partner with Captivate Talent to elevate your sales team with top-tier executive talent.
We've helped 100s of startups hire great sales leaders, let us help you too
In today's competitive market, having a strong sales team is crucial for success.
At Captivate Talent, we specialize in finding exceptional executive sales talent that can drive your business forward.
As expert executive sales recruiters, we bring unparalleled industry knowledge and a commitment to excellence in every search.
Whether you're looking to hire a sales executive or find a player-coach as a foundational piece for your sales team, we are your reliable partner.
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Our Process
Kickoff Within 24 Hours
We waste no time. Once the contract is signed, we kick off your search within 24 hours, ensuring a swift and efficient start.
Calibration Call
Our initial calibration call sets the stage for success. We come prepared with detailed profiles to align on the search and understand your specific needs, helping you achieve your growth goals.
Active and Passive Candidate Sourcing
Within 48 hours, we provide you a list of both active job seekers and passive talent from our extensive network, ensuring you see the best talent available.
Candidate Tracker
Our comprehensive candidate tracker keeps you informed about all candidates, including those rejected and the reasons why, offering valuable insights.
Consistent Check-ins
Ongoing communication is key. We keep you updated through Slack, WhatsApp, or email, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the process.
Of candidates we send get a first-round interview
Of our placements were of a diverse background in 2023
Of our hires stay past 12 months
Why Choose Captivate Talent?
Experienced Executive Recruiters
Our partner-level recruiters have over 100 years of combined experience, ensuring you work with seasoned professionals who have a deep understanding of the industry.
Proven Track Record
We have successfully placed 100s of sales, marketing, and customer success candidates, demonstrating our expertise and reliability in the revenue hiring space.
Deep Market Insights
We provide real-time market feedback to help you refine your ideal candidate profile, ensuring the best fit for your team.
End-to-End Recruitment
From job design to deep screening, we handle every aspect of the recruitment process, providing a seamless experience. Our comprehensive approach ensures we find the most qualified candidates.
Specialized in Startups
Our focus on startups means we understand the unique challenges and needs of early-stage companies, delivering tailored solutions that align with your business goals.
Benefits of Working with Captivate Talent
Large Network
With an extensive network of high-quality candidates from previous searches, events, and communities we have access to top talent that can drive your business growth.
Hands-On Approach
We offer a dedicated, hands-on recruitment process, ensuring a personalized experience for each client. Being hands-on is crucial for startups when early hires can make or break your business.
Pay for Success
Most of our fee structure is based on successful placement and candidate retention, aligning our success with yours.
Customized Solutions
We tailor our recruitment strategies to fit your specific needs, ensuring the best outcomes.
Elevated Process
We ensure candidates are excited to join your team, elevating your recruitment process and your ability to attract top talent.
Market Insights
Our recruiters understand the nuances of hiring for early-stage leaders, helping you avoid potential pitfalls.
30-Day Clause
We offer a 30-day refund clause for executive searches, providing flexibility and assurance.
Fee Structure Transparency
Our fees are based on the candidate's base salary, not total compensation, ensuring clarity and fairness.
High Client Success Rate
Our high success rate and client satisfaction are testaments to our effective recruitment strategies.
Competitive Edge
Gain a competitive edge for candidates pitched with our strategic search approach and industry expertise.
Example Roles We've Placed
We've made 100s of sales leadership hires for startups.
Here are just a few examples of the types of roles our executive sales recruiters can fill.
Customer Testimonials
Read about first-hand experiences from our clients.
Luciano DiNardi
Co-Founder and COO
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David Greenberger
VP, Head of North America
Recent Case Studies
Check out some or recent success stories in executive search.
We ended up targeting candidates that were able to be more hands on, because that’s truly needed and defining that early on with Captivate was a huge plus."
Yasir Ali
Founder and CEO
From a talent standpoint, they have provided us with great pre-vetted candidates that were excited about the role even before we interviewed them."
James Isilay
CEO
From first conversation until today, Captivate Talent has been a very strong partner. Great local expertise, great communications to candidates and client, super responsive."
Jimmy Fitzgerald
President and COO
The quality of candidates they provided positively influenced our decision-making process."
Will Norton
Founder and CEO
They have been wonderful across initial hiring and checking in, to bringing me fantastic candidates to join my team and aligning experience thoughtfully."
Meredith Silver
First US B2B Sales Leader
Meet the Team That Will Work Your Search
With Captivate Talent, your job search will not be passed off to analysts or associates. You get direct access to partner-level recruiters who will work on hiring for your role.
15+ years in recruiting and scaled and built out recruitment for two high growth start-ups as their Head of Talent Acquisition.
Almost 20 years of recruiting experience (12 years in exec search) and an executive coach.
13+ years of recruitment experience across nonprofits and SaaS startups, specializing in senior-level GTM roles.
13+ years in recruiting specializing in GTM roles for tech startups, building effective teams.
FAQs
Answers to common questions we receive from startups.
Our process is designed for efficiency and effectiveness. We start with a kickoff within 24 hours, followed by a calibration call, and provide access to both active and passive candidates within 48 hours.
Our fees are based on the candidate's base salary, not total compensation, ensuring transparency and fairness.
For sales leader searches, one-third of the fee is due upfront but is refundable within the first 30 days.
The remaining portion of the fee is due after the hire starts.
We only hire for roles based in the US and Canada. Although we don't work on international searches, we have helped multiple international startups hire their first sales leader or sales hire in the US.
If you are looking to hire outside th US, we're happy to provide a recommendation on who you should use.
We can start within 24 hours of contract signing.
For executive sales leader searches, we offer a 6-month guarantee on placements. If the candidate you hire doesn't work out during that period, we will find you a replacement.
If you end up hiring a candidate through your own network during the search, during the first 30 days we will refund any upfront fees.
Ready to Find Your Perfect Leader?
Partner with Captivate Talent to find the executive sales professionals who will drive your business success.
