Business Details
8 Years
experience
Expert Sales Recruitment Solutions in Sydney
Founded in 2018, Sales HQ was created to address critical gaps in the recruitment industry by combining speed with substance and quality. Our team comprises former sales professionals and recruiters who deeply understand the pressures of sales targets, the complexity of sales cycles, and the significant costs associated with mis-hires. Our mission is to add value, empower, and enable businesses through transparent, honest, and selfless interactions. We measure our success by the positive impact we make on businesses, individuals, and our team. With a focus on high-performing sales talent, we deliver retention-ready candidates through a tech-enabled, multi-stage search model.Our accountability-driven approach ensures we own our outcomes, while our commitment to high standards guarantees quality without compromising speed. We specialize in sales recruitment across sectors, delivering 72-hour shortlists, 95%+ retention rates, and a 4x faster hiring process compared to industry averages. Our clients consistently report improved results, with 81% noting better performance than previous agencies and 2.1 billion in revenue generated by our hires.
Services
Sales Recruitment
Tech Sales Recruitment
Financial Services Recruitment
Construction Sales Recruitment
FMCG Recruitment
Retained Search
Video Headhunting
Talent Pipelining
Assessment & Fit
Executive Search
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We deliver 72-hour shortlists with high-performing, retention-ready sales talent.
- Our candidates have a 95%+ retention rate at 12 months.
- We specialize exclusively in sales recruitment with sector-specific expertise.
- Our process includes a 5-stage screening to ensure qualified, committed candidates.
- We use targeted video headhunting to attract top 20% sales professionals.
What people say
Fast hiring process
High retention rates
Expertise in sales recruitment
Client satisfaction
Proven results
Services
Sales Recruitment
Our sales recruitment service connects businesses with high-performing sales talent tailored to their specific needs. We specialize in placing candidates across various sectors, including SDRs, Account Executives, and Sales Directors. Our tech-enabled, multi-stage search model ensures candidates are retention-ready and aligned with your business goals. Clients benefit from faster hiring, reduced mis-hires, and scalable revenue growth.
Tech Sales Recruitment
Tech sales recruitment focuses on sourcing elite sales professionals for SaaS, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure companies. We identify candidates who understand complex sales cycles, buyer journeys, and product-market fit. Our retained recruitment and video-led headhunting strategies ensure access to passive talent. Clients gain sales teams that drive pipeline growth, close complex deals, and scale with their business needs.
Financial Services Recruitment
We recruit sales talent for financial services firms, including banks, fintechs, and insurance companies. Our candidates are compliant, trusted, and skilled in navigating regulated environments. Through retained executive search and strategic talent pipelining, we deliver professionals who build client relationships and drive commercial results. Clients benefit from faster placements and a 95%+ retention rate.
Construction Sales Recruitment
Our construction sales recruitment targets building materials suppliers, contractors, and trades-based businesses. We find salespeople who understand quoting, bidding processes, and site delivery pressures. Using targeted headhunting and deep assessments, we ensure candidates have sector-specific expertise. Clients experience faster hiring and access to candidates who win contracts and grow relationships.
FMCG Recruitment
FMCG recruitment services focus on hiring field reps, territory managers, and account leads for food, beverage, and consumer goods brands. Our candidates excel at securing shelf space and driving volume growth. Through proactive sourcing and video outreach, we attract talent that aligns with your market needs, ensuring rapid deployment and measurable results.
People
Adam McDougall
CEO & Founder
Adam McDougall founded Sales HQ in 2018 with a mission to revolutionize sales recruitment. With over 15 years of experience in sales and recruitment, he specializes in connecting high-growth companies with elite sales talent. Adam's leadership drives the company's innovative, tech-enabled approach.
Charlotte Kwok
Associate Director
Charlotte Kwok leads key recruitment initiatives at Sales HQ, focusing on financial services and tech sectors. With a decade of recruitment experience, she excels in identifying top-tier sales talent and delivering tailored solutions. Charlotte's expertise ensures clients receive candidates who align with their business objectives.
Andrew Carragher
Operations Manager
Andrew Carragher oversees operations at Sales HQ, ensuring seamless delivery of recruitment services. With a background in logistics and team management, he optimizes processes to maintain the company's 72-hour shortlist promise. Andrew's focus on efficiency supports the firm's rapid growth and client satisfaction.
Questions
How do you find salespeople other recruiters can't?
We use direct headhunting, video outreach, and targeted talent mapping to engage high-performing salespeople not actively seeking jobs.
What types of sales roles do you fill?
We fill roles from SDRs and Account Executives to Sales Directors and VPs across sectors like tech, finance, and construction.
Do you offer guarantees for your placements?
Yes, all placements include a performance-based guarantee and free online sales training for new hires.
How quickly can you deliver a shortlist?
We deliver qualified shortlists in as little as 72 hours, 4x faster than the industry average.
What makes your candidates different?
Our candidates undergo a 5-stage screening process, ensuring they are retention-ready and aligned with your business needs.
Do you work with startups and established companies?
Yes, we partner with both high-growth startups and market-leading firms to build scalable sales teams.
