B2B SaaS · PE-backed scaleup · DACH
A confidential VP Sales hire, no job posting, in 11 weeks.
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CEO finalists
The brief.
A PE-backed European B2B SaaS company scaling from 30M to 110M PLN ARR needed to replace its VP Sales for the DACH region. The search was confidential, the incumbent still in seat, with a team already hired and a £700k ARR target in play. The profile prioritised SaaS sales expertise, Berlin-preferred with full DACH coverage.
The search.
A targeted, confidential map of DACH-based B2B SaaS sales leaders, every profile reviewed before outreach, built for precision rather than volume. All outreach came from the lead consultant's personal LinkedIn and email only, no platform, no broadcast, achieving a 20%+ positive response rate. Candidates entered directly at cultural screen, bypassing generic stages.
The hire.
42+ candidates engaged within three to four weeks, two finalists presented at CEO level, one offer extended and accepted. Standing start to placement in 11 weeks.
"A confidential executive hire from a standing start, with no job posting."
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