Partner | Retained Executive Search | SaaS GTM
About the firm
A leading retained search firm working with some of the most innovative start-ups in the PE- and VC-backed technology market: businesses with advanced, creative solutions, backed by top-tier investors, and the pool from which the next unicorns are most likely to emerge.
- Builds go-to-market (GTM) teams for SaaS start-ups that have just closed Series B or C funding
- Around 75% of its work is placing CROs, VPs of Sales, CMOs, and Heads of Customer Success, then building out the teams that report into them
- The majority of current mandates are US-based
- Financially secure and selective, partnering only with start-ups it rates highly on backing, management team, and growth prospects
- Demand has risen sharply, and the firm is now hiring at Partner level
The role
- Run a research and delivery team and a portfolio of key accounts
- Manage searches end to end, from brief through to offer
- Lead Associates, Senior Associates and Principals, and set the standards that keep quality consistent
- Grow existing accounts through repeat and larger retained mandates
- No new client acquisition: winning new clients sits with a dedicated growth team
What you'll bring
- A proven track record of running full searches and managing a research and delivery team
- A solid understanding of how GTM functions are structured in SaaS start-ups
- A network spanning CROs and heads of sales, marketing and customer success
- North American GTM search experience preferred, but not essential
Who it suits
- An established search professional ready to step up to Partner
- A Talent Partner or Talent Manager from an in-house team moving into search, bringing GTM hiring experience from the client side
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Executive Search (Client Partner / Partner - GTM) employer: Sharp Resources
At Sharp Resources, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture in the heart of London. As a GTM Exec Search Associate, you'll benefit from unparalleled mentorship from industry leaders while enjoying rapid career progression and competitive compensation. Our commitment to employee growth and a collaborative environment makes us an ideal place for recent graduates eager to make a meaningful impact in high-growth sectors.
