VP Sales search
VP Sales headhunters for technology businesses.
Your VP Sales turns strategy into revenue. We headhunt proven VP and SVP Sales leaders for SaaS, AI and enterprise technology companies across the UK, US, EMEA and APAC, approached discreetly and assessed on evidence.
- ✓Retained search for TCS, Capgemini, Atos, BAE Systems and Zendesk
- ✓More than 500 senior leaders placed since 2005
- ✓Every mandate delivered within its agreed timeline
Others send CVs and flashy bios. We deliver the hire.
500+ senior leaders placed since 2005Every mandate delivered within its agreed timelineOne free replacement since 2005No fee ever refunded
Why Selective Search
Built on judgement, not algorithms.
Proven at your stage
Scale-up, private equity-backed or global enterprise: we match leaders to the stage and sales motion they have actually delivered in.
Discreet approaches
Senior people cannot risk being seen applying. We go to them quietly and protect both sides throughout.
Assessed on results
Quota attainment, team build and pipeline discipline, verified rather than assumed.
How a retained search works
Four steps. Complete confidence.
The brief
A confidential call with an Executive Partner: the role, the market and what success looks like in year one.
The map
Every credible leader in your market identified, not just the ones who are looking.
The approach
A discreet, brokered first conversation, on the candidate’s terms.
The shortlist
A small number of assessed, interested leaders, presented with evidence.
Track record
Leaders we have placed.
Insight
EVP Sales, EMEA✓ Tens of millions in new business wonCapgemini
Global Sales Leader✓ Appointed within the agreed timelineZendesk
UK Head of Sales✓ Appointed within the agreed timelineQuestions
Frequently asked.
What does a VP Sales search include?
Market mapping, confidential approaches, in-depth assessment, a shortlist, referencing and support through offer and onboarding.
Can you hire a VP Sales in the US for a UK business?
Yes. We place sales leaders across the US, EMEA and APAC for companies expanding internationally.
Is the search confidential?
Completely. Many of our searches are for roles that have not been announced, and we treat client and candidate confidentiality as non-negotiable.
Confidential briefing
Have a critical appointment to make?
A 15-minute confidential call with an Executive Partner. No obligation.