Headhunters for Sales Positions
The Sales Headhunters Behind 20,000+ Placements
A headhunter doesn't wait for applications - they go get the person you actually want. HyperHired®'s sales headhunters actively hunt proven producers from a 500K+ candidate database and live competitor markets, then back every placement with a written replacement guarantee.
Sales Placements
Candidate Database
Companies Served
What a Sales Headhunter Actually Does
Job posts reach the salespeople who are looking. A headhunter reaches the ones who aren’t - the rep hitting 140% of quota across town who would move for the right offer but will never see yours. Headhunting for sales positions means mapping the producers in your market, approaching them directly, and vetting them against a real performance bar before they ever reach your calendar.
HyperHired® does this exclusively for revenue roles. We operate sales teams of our own, so our headhunters screen candidates the way sales managers do - on activity, close rates, and comp-plan fit - not keyword matches. And because our placement-contingent model ties the bulk of our fee to delivered hires, we hunt like we have skin in the game - because we do.
Headhunter vs. Recruiter vs. Retained Search
Three models, three cost structures, three very different outcomes for a sales team.
| HyperHired® Sales Headhunters | Generalist Recruiter | Retained Search Firm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who they target | Proven producers, mostly passive - approached directly | Active applicants responding to postings | Executive shortlists, built over months |
| Upfront cost | Small initiation fee covering real search work | Varies - often job-board and ad spend on you | $15K–$30K retainer per role, win or lose |
| When you pay the bulk | Per placement, when a hire is made | Ongoing tools/ads regardless of hires | Upfront and milestone-billed |
| Time to first hire | 7–21 days | 30–60 days | 45–90 days |
| Replacement guarantee | In writing, every engagement | Rarely | Sometimes, narrow terms |
| Best for | Revenue roles, from one closer to a full team | High-volume, entry-level pipelines | Confidential C-suite searches |
Deciding between the models? Retained vs. contingency recruiting, compared in full →
How the Hunt Works
Step 1
Map the market
We identify who is actually producing in your vertical and metro - competitors’ top reps, adjacent-industry closers, and proven commission earners who never touch a job board.
Step 2
Hunt and screen
Direct outreach plus our 500K+ candidate database. Every candidate is interviewed, reference-checked, and scored against the standard we hold our own sales teams to.
Step 3
Deliver interview-ready
You get a vetted shortlist on your calendar - not a resume stack. First interviews typically land within 5–10 business days.
Step 4
Back the placement
Every placed rep carries a written replacement guarantee. If someone doesn’t work out inside the window, we replace them at no additional cost.
Headhunting Across 50+ Industries
The producers worth pursuing look different in every vertical. Our headhunters work yours.
How HyperHired® Works
Our sales recruiting system has been proven to work across over 1,500 unique sales organizations.
Step 1
Marketing The Opportunity
We take a deep dive into your company, then leverage both major job platforms and our proprietary database of sales candidates to ensure the highest reach and highest quality possible.
Sourcing Channels
500k+ Candidate Database
Proprietary + major platforms combined
Indeed
ZipRecruiter
HyperHired® Jobs
Step 2
Pre-Qualification Screening
After generating a high volume of applicants, our AI system sorts and grades them. From there, our Recruiting Team makes direct contact with qualified candidates in order to ensure their fit for the role and sell them on the position.
AI-Powered Screening
Step 3
Scheduling of Interviews
For sales positions, we typically decline around 80% of all applicants during the screening process. This means that you’re only meeting with the very best. We schedule them direct to your calendar and even follow up with them and provide continued support in order to minimize no-shows and maximize offer acceptance.
Interview Pipeline
48-72h
To First Interview
90%+
Show-Up Rate
Don’t Take Our Word - Hear From Them
Real results from real clients who scaled their sales teams with HyperHired®.
Wills
GRIT Marketing
“Onboarded close to 30 savages in the first 2 months. 50X ROI from the reps HyperHired brought us.”
Seth
Renew Home Solutions
“Netted $1.2M ROI from the reps HyperHired brought us.”
Aaron
Revolution Roofing
“Averaged 1 new rep per week. 6 sales within 30 days of starting.”
Dawson
Nature Shield Pest Solutions
“We went from 2 reps to 26 in 3 months. My biggest problem now is buying enough trucks.”
James
EEquals Solar
“Literally the only recruiting system I've ever used that has worked. 7 new appointment setters per week.”
Omar
Athena Direct
“Brought 14 hires in the first month, all top notch.”
Moe
Mr Experience
“Saved 2-3 months of work. 28 onboarded, 20 started in month one.”
Ean
Aruza Pest Control
“Onboarded 5 commission reps in the first week. Your team really exceeded our expectations.”
Sam
CNS Roofing & Construction
“It's like working with your family in a recruiting agency, everyone cares so much about the outcome. Doubled the team in 3 weeks.”
Sean
Commission Only Closers
“Better results in 2 weeks than our previous recruiting agency delivered in 6 months. $1.2M ROI from the reps.”
Marcus
AMP Payment Systems
“Onboarded 50+ new sales reps across the country in 3 months. Despite having in-house recruiters.”
Patrick
Alert360
“In the first month, they brought us 10 new reps in the most competitive market we operate in.”
Wills
GRIT Marketing
“Onboarded close to 30 savages in the first 2 months. 50X ROI from the reps HyperHired brought us.”
Seth
Renew Home Solutions
“Netted $1.2M ROI from the reps HyperHired brought us.”
Aaron
Revolution Roofing
“Averaged 1 new rep per week. 6 sales within 30 days of starting.”
Dawson
Nature Shield Pest Solutions
“We went from 2 reps to 26 in 3 months. My biggest problem now is buying enough trucks.”
James
EEquals Solar
“Literally the only recruiting system I've ever used that has worked. 7 new appointment setters per week.”
Omar
Athena Direct
“Brought 14 hires in the first month, all top notch.”
Moe
Mr Experience
“Saved 2-3 months of work. 28 onboarded, 20 started in month one.”
Ean
Aruza Pest Control
“Onboarded 5 commission reps in the first week. Your team really exceeded our expectations.”
Sam
CNS Roofing & Construction
“It's like working with your family in a recruiting agency, everyone cares so much about the outcome. Doubled the team in 3 weeks.”
Sean
Commission Only Closers
“Better results in 2 weeks than our previous recruiting agency delivered in 6 months. $1.2M ROI from the reps.”
Marcus
AMP Payment Systems
“Onboarded 50+ new sales reps across the country in 3 months. Despite having in-house recruiters.”
Patrick
Alert360
“In the first month, they brought us 10 new reps in the most competitive market we operate in.”
Wills
GRIT Marketing
“Onboarded close to 30 savages in the first 2 months. 50X ROI from the reps HyperHired brought us.”
Seth
Renew Home Solutions
“Netted $1.2M ROI from the reps HyperHired brought us.”
Aaron
Revolution Roofing
“Averaged 1 new rep per week. 6 sales within 30 days of starting.”
Dawson
Nature Shield Pest Solutions
“We went from 2 reps to 26 in 3 months. My biggest problem now is buying enough trucks.”
James
EEquals Solar
“Literally the only recruiting system I've ever used that has worked. 7 new appointment setters per week.”
Omar
Athena Direct
“Brought 14 hires in the first month, all top notch.”
Moe
Mr Experience
“Saved 2-3 months of work. 28 onboarded, 20 started in month one.”
Ean
Aruza Pest Control
“Onboarded 5 commission reps in the first week. Your team really exceeded our expectations.”
Sam
CNS Roofing & Construction
“It's like working with your family in a recruiting agency, everyone cares so much about the outcome. Doubled the team in 3 weeks.”
Sean
Commission Only Closers
“Better results in 2 weeks than our previous recruiting agency delivered in 6 months. $1.2M ROI from the reps.”
Marcus
AMP Payment Systems
“Onboarded 50+ new sales reps across the country in 3 months. Despite having in-house recruiters.”
Patrick
Alert360
“In the first month, they brought us 10 new reps in the most competitive market we operate in.”
Blue Honor Line
“Helped build teams in 3 markets. 24 commission reps onboarded.”
Caleb
C&R Roofing
“Was recruited by HyperHired. 3 months later became manager. Over 12 hires placed.”
Roof Depot
“Added 10 commission reps in the first 3 weeks.”
Anthony
Houston Water Solutions
“Increased sales 50%. Expanded to 3 new markets.”
Jason
Exceptional Results Now
“Found 5 high ticket closers in the first 30 days.”
Patriot Exteriors
“Hired 6 new reps in the first 2 months.”
Re-Bath
“Found a manager and built the entire team in 90 days.”
Ashley
Ashley Miers Health
“Struggled finding closers for months. Got 5 in the first month with HyperHired.”
Creating Better Days
“Onboarded 4 sales reps in the first 2 weeks.”
Johnny
Cox Insurance Agency
“Brought 12 new sales reps in the first month.”
Smart Financial
“Eliminated 90% of recruiting overhead. Found 20 killers.”
Yusbell
Infinite Life Insurance
“Scheduled 20 interviews in 2 weeks. Hired 10 in 14 days.”
Carlos
Synergy SEO
“Grew the team consistently. Removed myself from recruiting entirely.”
Golden Ridge Insurance
“Went from struggling to top 10% in 12 months.”
Advanced Capital Funding
“Onboarded and retained 12 commission reps.”
Jack
JHM Home Services
“21-year-old entrepreneur. Added 10 D2D reps in the first month.”
Superior Gutter & Roofing
“Paused after 1 week because we wanted to hire everyone. 3 hires per week.”
Sandy
HQ Magazine
“Grew from 3 to 8 reps in the first month. All rockstars.”
Kenneth Knapp
EndPnt.IO
“Hired 8 commission-only reps. Very positive experience.”
Emerald Logistics
“Hired 4, extended 4 offers. Producing revenue in 2 weeks.”
Blue Honor Line
“Helped build teams in 3 markets. 24 commission reps onboarded.”
Caleb
C&R Roofing
“Was recruited by HyperHired. 3 months later became manager. Over 12 hires placed.”
Roof Depot
“Added 10 commission reps in the first 3 weeks.”
Anthony
Houston Water Solutions
“Increased sales 50%. Expanded to 3 new markets.”
Jason
Exceptional Results Now
“Found 5 high ticket closers in the first 30 days.”
Patriot Exteriors
“Hired 6 new reps in the first 2 months.”
Re-Bath
“Found a manager and built the entire team in 90 days.”
Ashley
Ashley Miers Health
“Struggled finding closers for months. Got 5 in the first month with HyperHired.”
Creating Better Days
“Onboarded 4 sales reps in the first 2 weeks.”
Johnny
Cox Insurance Agency
“Brought 12 new sales reps in the first month.”
Smart Financial
“Eliminated 90% of recruiting overhead. Found 20 killers.”
Yusbell
Infinite Life Insurance
“Scheduled 20 interviews in 2 weeks. Hired 10 in 14 days.”
Carlos
Synergy SEO
“Grew the team consistently. Removed myself from recruiting entirely.”
Golden Ridge Insurance
“Went from struggling to top 10% in 12 months.”
Advanced Capital Funding
“Onboarded and retained 12 commission reps.”
Jack
JHM Home Services
“21-year-old entrepreneur. Added 10 D2D reps in the first month.”
Superior Gutter & Roofing
“Paused after 1 week because we wanted to hire everyone. 3 hires per week.”
Sandy
HQ Magazine
“Grew from 3 to 8 reps in the first month. All rockstars.”
Kenneth Knapp
EndPnt.IO
“Hired 8 commission-only reps. Very positive experience.”
Emerald Logistics
“Hired 4, extended 4 offers. Producing revenue in 2 weeks.”
Blue Honor Line
“Helped build teams in 3 markets. 24 commission reps onboarded.”
Caleb
C&R Roofing
“Was recruited by HyperHired. 3 months later became manager. Over 12 hires placed.”
Roof Depot
“Added 10 commission reps in the first 3 weeks.”
Anthony
Houston Water Solutions
“Increased sales 50%. Expanded to 3 new markets.”
Jason
Exceptional Results Now
“Found 5 high ticket closers in the first 30 days.”
Patriot Exteriors
“Hired 6 new reps in the first 2 months.”
Re-Bath
“Found a manager and built the entire team in 90 days.”
Ashley
Ashley Miers Health
“Struggled finding closers for months. Got 5 in the first month with HyperHired.”
Creating Better Days
“Onboarded 4 sales reps in the first 2 weeks.”
Johnny
Cox Insurance Agency
“Brought 12 new sales reps in the first month.”
Smart Financial
“Eliminated 90% of recruiting overhead. Found 20 killers.”
Yusbell
Infinite Life Insurance
“Scheduled 20 interviews in 2 weeks. Hired 10 in 14 days.”
Carlos
Synergy SEO
“Grew the team consistently. Removed myself from recruiting entirely.”
Golden Ridge Insurance
“Went from struggling to top 10% in 12 months.”
Advanced Capital Funding
“Onboarded and retained 12 commission reps.”
Jack
JHM Home Services
“21-year-old entrepreneur. Added 10 D2D reps in the first month.”
Superior Gutter & Roofing
“Paused after 1 week because we wanted to hire everyone. 3 hires per week.”
Sandy
HQ Magazine
“Grew from 3 to 8 reps in the first month. All rockstars.”
Kenneth Knapp
EndPnt.IO
“Hired 8 commission-only reps. Very positive experience.”
Emerald Logistics
“Hired 4, extended 4 offers. Producing revenue in 2 weeks.”
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