Manufacturing SALES RECRUITERS
Drive Revenue Growth Faster with the Top Manufacturing Sales Recruitment Firm.
Your next sales hire will define your next eighteen months. We’ve helped 2,500+ manufacturers find sales leaders who consistently crush quota. With a 98% success rate, we don’t just make placements—we deliver revenue drivers who stick.














Why Talentfoot
is the choice for SMB’s,
Mid-Market and Enterprise.
98%
fill rate
5
week time-to-hire.
2,500+
happy clients
The Top Manufacturing Sales Recruiter
98% success rate. 100,000+ sales leaders. Candidates as fast as 5 days.
Every candidate is Talentfoot Certified, psychometric tested, and ready to drive revenue. From high-velocity AEs to strategic CROs, we match proven performers to your exact needs. Our structured process and complimentary coaching ensure your next hire transforms your sales org.
Top manufacturing and industrial companies trust us to get it right.

Never Meet an Unqualified Candidate Again
We only headhunt high-caliber individual contributors and executives who are leading their team to record numbers. That means you only meet the top 1% of candidates that fit your ideal candidate profile and who possess the skills, industry experience, and track record of exceeding quota.

Hire Talent with The Right Sales DNA
Our use of the scientifically-advanced HOGAN® leadership test and multi-stage interview system exposes a candidate’s sales DNA, offering a level of psychometric vetting that is unmatched by traditional recruiters.

RISK-FREE Manufacturing SALES RECRUITING
Industry-Leading Performance Guarantee
Whether you need a single revenue-driving hire or a complete sales org buildout, our pricing and search models adapt to you. But one thing stays fixed: our commitment to delivering sales leaders who transform organizations.
Manufacturing Sales Recruiter FAQs
The Top Manufacturing Sales Recruiters. Here’s Why:
98% Success Rate (That’s Not a Typo):
When your sales hire needs to drive revenue from day one, you can’t afford a miss. Our unrivaled 98% success rate isn’t just a number—it’s a promise backed by two decades of placing top performers who exceed quota and stay long-term.
Deep Manufacturing-Specific Network
With 100,000+ vetted sales leaders in our network, we don’t just post jobs and hope. We tap into relationships we’ve built across the information manufacturing ecosystem, from high-velocity SMB hunters to enterprise-focused CROs who bring their books of business.
5 Day Talent Delivery.
Speed matters, but not at the cost of quality. Our structured process combines rapid delivery with rigorous vetting. Within as quickly as 5 business days*, you’ll be introduced to candidates who’ve passed our comprehensive evaluation:
- Talentfoot Certification
- Advanced psychometric testing
- Technical competency assessment
- Culture fit analysis
- Track record verification
Beyond the Placement.
We’re consultants first, recruiters second. Every retained search can include:
- Complimentary coaching sessions
- Custom compensation benchmarking
- Strategic talent mapping
- Market intelligence reports
- Performance metrics analysis
Flexible Solutions, Fixed Results.
Whether you need a single revenue-driving hire or a complete sales org buildout, our pricing and search models adapt to you. But one thing stays fixed: our commitment to delivering sales leaders who transform manufacturing organizations.
Small, Mid-Sized, and Hyper-growth manufacturing companies trust us to get it right. Your next sales leader is one call away.
Talentfoot works with manufacturing companies of all sizes to recruit top sales talent, from Account Executives to VPs of Sales and Chief Revenue Officers. Our network includes over 100,000 sales leaders with proven experience selling into manufacturing environments, from small specialized manufacturers to global industrial enterprises.
Our manufacturing sales placements consistently deliver by:
- Understanding complex production environments and technical requirements
- Building relationships across engineering, operations, and executive teams
- Managing sales cycles aligned with capital planning and budgeting
- Driving adoption of new manufacturing technologies and solutions
- Developing territory strategies for both SMB and enterprise accounts
With deep expertise in manufacturing sales recruitment and a 98% placement success rate, we understand the unique dynamics of selling into this sector. Our comprehensive vetting process—including Talentfoot Certification and manufacturing-specific assessments—ensures we match you with sales leaders who bring both relevant industry experience and the right skillset to drive results for manufacturers of any size.
Talentfoot recruits manufacturing sales talent across North America’s key industrial and manufacturing hubs. Our extensive network spans traditional manufacturing strongholds in the Midwest—including Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, and Milwaukee—as well as emerging manufacturing centers in the Southeast like Charlotte, Greenville, and Nashville. We maintain deep connections in major Northeast industrial markets including Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Boston, while also serving the rapidly growing manufacturing corridors in Texas cities like Houston, Dallas, and Austin.
Our manufacturing sales placements bring regional expertise in:
- Understanding local market dynamics and industry clusters
Navigating established manufacturing ecosystems - Building relationships with regional suppliers and partners
- Leveraging connections across local industry associations
- Supporting both domestic and international manufacturers with U.S. operations
With dedicated recruiters embedded in manufacturing markets across the U.S. and Canada, we tap into both active and passive candidate pools in every major manufacturing region. Our geographic reach extends from Southern Ontario’s manufacturing belt to Mexico’s industrial zones, ensuring we can source the right manufacturing sales talent wherever your markets are located.
Our Sales Recruiting Process
Search Consultation and Strategy
We take a deep dive into your go-to-market, sales models, motions, and culture to understand what’s required to achieve success in the role, then we build a comprehensive position profile and targeted search strategy around that.
Customized Recruitment Plan
Talentfoot develops a tailored strategy based on your company size, growth goals, industry, and ideal candidate profile.
Plan Execution
Through targeted headhunting, we curate elite candidate pools, vetted by science-based assessments and behavioral interviews, ensuring we deliver only top-tier talent for you.
Placement
We make hiring the talent you want easier with complimentary compensation planning, offer negotiation, and onboarding support.
Post-Hire Engagement And Support
Industry leading guarantee period, onboarding consultation, ramp-up guidance, and more.
What Our Clients Say
Read why 2500+ companies choose to build their teams with our executive search firm.

Skylar
Executive Sales Recruiter
10+ years exp.
Automotive and Transportation, Machinery and equipment, Fabricated metal products

Ryan
Vice President, Client Delivery
20+ years exp.
Semiconductor and microelectronics, Robotics and automation equipment

Jenna
Research Director
10+ years exp.
Candidate sourcing and engagement

Brian
Executive Senior Partner
20+ years exp.
Consumer Products, Chemical manufacturing, Plastics and rubber products

Tim
Vice President, Client Engagement
20+ years exp.
Medical devices and equipment, Robotics and automation equipment

Leslie
Executive Sales Recruiter
20+ years exp.
Resource-Based Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing, Process Manufacturing

Skylar
Executive Sales Recruiter
10+ years exp.
Automotive and Transportation, Machinery and equipment, Fabricated metal products

Tim
Vice President, Client Engagement
20+ years exp.
Medical devices and equipment, Robotics and automation equipment

Leslie
Executive Senior Partner
20+ years exp.
Resource-Based Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing, Process Manufacturing

Brian
Executive Senior Partner
20+ years exp.
Consumer Products, Chemical manufacturing, Plastics and rubber products

Jenna
Research Director
10+ years exp.
Candidate Sourcing and Engagement

Ryan
Vice President, Service Delivery
20+ years exp.
Semiconductor and microelectronics, Robotics and automation equipment
What You Get with
Talentfoot
HOGAN Assessments
Scientifically-backed evaluations to ensure candidates have the right sales DNA and traits to perform in your unique sales environment.
Passive Talent Access
Tap into our exclusive network of top-performing sales leaders who aren’t actively searching for jobs because they’re too busy beating quota.
Performance-Based Fee
Designed to fit your company’s size, stage, and specific recruitment requirements.
Competitive Insights
Unlock competitor compensation models, hiring trends, growth goals, sales culture, and more.
Multi-Step Vetting
Rigorous vetting process to secure only the most qualified candidates.
Comprehensive Onboarding Support
Structured guidance to integrate talent and increase speed-to-revenue.
Your next game-changing hire is closer and faster than you think – guaranteed.
Whether you’re a growth-focused start-up, scale-up, mid-market, or investor backed company, you’ll benefit from Talentfoot’s unmatched manufacturing sales recruiting success. With a 98% fill rate, we radically outperform traditional recruiters and staffing firms – and do it all in under 5 weeks.



JOIN THE BEST
Over 750 Directors, VPs, and
C-Suite Leaders placed




JOIN THE BEST
Over 750 Directors, VPs, and
C-Suite Leaders placed




