Pre-sales recruitment
Need to fill the role, not just price it?
We're a specialist pre-sales recruitment team. The benchmarks on this site come out of the same placement data we use to run searches — which is why our shortlists arrive priced correctly the first time.
Updated July 2026
How the search runs
| Timeline | Stage | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Day 0–2 | Calibration | We agree the level, band and must-have stack against live market data — the same data behind this site. |
| Day 3–8 | Shortlist | 4–6 pre-qualified pre-sales candidates, each with a demo or PoC reference point, not just a CV. |
| Day 9–20 | Interview & PoC | We manage scheduling, technical panel prep and candidate expectations on comp throughout. |
| Day 21–28 | Offer & close | We pre-close on the number before it's issued, so counter-offers rarely land. |
~4 weeks
Median brief to signed offer (placeholder)
90 days
Replacement guarantee on every placement
1,480
Pre-sales offers analysed in the last 12 months
Proof
“They came back with a shortlist in six days and the first candidate we met is now running our enterprise PoCs.” — VP Sales, cybersecurity scale-up (placeholder testimonial).
Placement placeholders: 40+ pre-sales hires across cybersecurity, AI/ML, cloud and SaaS in the last 12 months, from associate SE through SE leadership. See case studies and recruitment FAQs →
Methodology
Figures are medians drawn from placement records, offer letters and employer briefs across the last 12 months, expressed as 25th–75th percentile ranges. Base is fixed cash; OTE is base plus variable at 100% attainment, excluding equity. All numbers currently shown are illustrative placeholders. Read the full methodology.