Account Executive Search

    Account Executive Recruiters Who Place Reps That Hit Quota

    HireDNA runs senior-led AE searches for B2B and SaaS companies, from SMB closers to enterprise sellers who run complex, multi-stakeholder deals.

    500+Candidates Placed
    20 YearsSales Leadership & Recruiting Experience
    83%First Year Retention
    Why HireDNA

    A smarter, more effective sales hiring approach

    Every AE search is led by recruiters who have built and led sales teams. We validate quota attainment, deal size, and sales motion before a candidate ever reaches your calendar.

    Traditional Recruiting

    • ×Resume and keyword matching
    • ×High-volume candidate submissions
    • ×Limited validation before submission
    • ×Little visibility into actual sales performance
    • ×Search ends at candidate delivery
    Process

    How it works

    Five stages built around one goal — making the hiring decision easier to get right.

    01
    CalibrateWe align on the role, ideal candidate profile, compensation benchmarks, and what success looks like in your environment before any outreach begins.
    02
    SourceWe proactively engage high-performing Account Executives from your target market, including strong performers who are not actively looking.
    03
    Screen & EvaluateStructured evaluation of role fit, sales motion, quota history, selling environment, tenure patterns, and core selling competencies.
    04
    DeliverA curated shortlist with the reasoning behind every recommendation, plus what to probe during the interview.
    05
    Onboard & RetainRamp guidance and 30, 60, and 90-day check-ins so the hire gets a strong start and actually sticks.
    Positions We Recruit

    Account Executive roles we fill

    Full-cycle closing roles across every segment, deal size, and sales motion.

    SMB Account Executive
    • Transactional · High-Velocity · Inbound-Led
    Mid-Market Account Executive
    • Consultative · Multi-Threaded · 60-90 Day Cycles
    Enterprise Account Executive
    • Complex · Committee Sales · Six & Seven Figure Deals
    Strategic / Named Accounts
    • Named Logos · Land & Expand · Executive Selling
    Channel & Partner AE
    • Alliances · Resellers · Co-Sell Motions
    AE Leadership
    • Team Lead · Sales Manager · Director of Sales
    Verticals

    Where our AEs have sold

    Account Executives who have sold your category, to your buyer, at your deal size.

    AI, Data Analytics & BI

    Financial & Insurance Technology

    Marketing & Sales Technology

    Cybersecurity & Risk Management

    Legal Technology

    Healthcare Technology

    HR & Workforce Technology

    Supply Chain & Logistics Software

    DevOps & Developer Tools

    Cloud Infrastructure & IT Operations

    Retail & eCommerce Technology

    Fintech & Payments

    Real Estate & Construction Technology

    Manufacturing & Industrial Software

    EdTech & Learning Platforms

    Govtech & Public Sector Software

    Martech & Customer Experience

    Compliance, Risk & RegTech

    Recognition

    G2 High Performer

    Recognized as a G2 High Performer for 3 consecutive years.

    HireDNA G2 High Performer Award Summer 2023 for Account Executive recruitingHireDNA G2 High Performer Award Summer 2024 for Account Executive recruitingHireDNA G2 High Performer Award Fall 2024 for Account Executive recruitingHireDNA G2 High Performer Award Spring 2025 for Account Executive recruitingHireDNA G2 High Performer Award Winter 2025 for Account Executive recruitingHireDNA G2 High Performer 2026
    Clients

    Trusted by leading B2B and SaaS companies

    Sprinklr
    Empeon
    Hermetic
    Fusion
    Agilence
    Netsurion
    LeaseAccelerator
    Malbek
    BillTrust
    BoomerangFX
    CareStack
    Frases
    Sapience
    6clicks
    EDVera
    ContractPodAi
    Ceros
    CYPHER Learning
    Uncountable
    Attractions.io
    Testimonials

    What our clients say

    Trusted by sales leaders hiring quota-carrying AEs

    “

    A great organization that I would work with again and have for the last six years. They are the true secret to our success in hiring the right salespeople.

    Nick Damoulakis
    Nick Damoulakis
    President, Orases
    “

    HireDNA helped us bring in Account Executives to build up our sales team in North America. Very solid candidates, personable, communicative, and easy to work with.

    Tessa Owen
    Tessa Owen
    VP of People & Culture, Cypher Learning
    “

    HireDNA has a very unique platform that they leverage to qualify, score, and predict success with candidates. I found it very helpful within the hiring process.

    Brad Weatherly
    Brad Weatherly
    VP Global Sales, Sapience Analytics
    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions

    Everything you need to know about hiring Account Executives with HireDNA.

    What kind of Account Executives do you place?

    Full-cycle AEs across SMB, mid-market, enterprise, and strategic segments. We calibrate every search to your deal size, sales cycle length, and buyer, so the reps you meet have already sold in a comparable environment.

    How do you validate quota performance?

    We review documented attainment across multiple years, not a single strong quarter. We look at quota size, ramp time, average deal size, win rates, and whether the number was hit in a market comparable to yours.

    How do you evaluate AE candidates before we see them?

    Every AE goes through a structured evaluation: quota and performance history, tenure patterns, sales motion and selling environment fit, core selling competencies, and a sales skills assessment when appropriate. A senior recruiter makes the final recommendation.

    How long does an AE search take?

    Most clients receive their first slate of fully screened, interview-ready AEs within the first two weeks of kickoff, with continuous delivery throughout the search.

    How much does Account Executive recruiting cost?

    Pricing depends on the scope and seniority of the search. We offer a per-hire model for companies hiring occasionally and a retained or subscription model for companies hiring continuously. Both include the full search, evaluation, and a replacement guarantee. We walk through pricing on the discovery call once we understand the role.

    Do you recruit AEs nationally or in specific markets?

    We run AE searches nationally across the US and support onsite, hybrid, and fully remote roles. We can also focus on a single market using local compensation benchmarks and competitor talent pools.

    What if a hire doesn't work out?

    Every search comes with a guarantee. If a placed candidate leaves within the guarantee window, we automatically reopen the search and deliver a replacement at no additional cost.

    Ready to start your Account Executive search?

    Book a discovery call to discuss your AE search and learn more about our process, capabilities, and pricing.