Sales recruitment
Bluebird is built by former SaaS operators. Our sales recruitment covers every level, from SDRs through to CROs, for high-growth software and tech companies across Australia and APAC, with a scored shortlist and a replacement guarantee on every search.
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Tech sales recruitment led by people who have carried a quota
The reps who consistently beat target are employed, busy and approached every week. Bluebird consultants have carried the quota and run the ramp, so we check attainment, deal size, sales cycle and why someone moved, not just job titles.
We find sellers who are hitting target in your segment where they work, not by waiting for job applications.
We headhunt directly and open the right conversations before your competitors do.
You get a shortlist built around your product, buyers and number to hit, not a pile of CVs.
Passive talent, direct approach
We map who is hitting target in your segment and approach them directly. Every shortlist is scored by a consultant who has sold what you sell, so fit is judged on revenue as well as culture.
Match the hire to the gap
A founder still selling, a team short of pipeline and a board asking for a CRO need different people. We help you choose the right hire, then find them.
Hire SDRs and BDRs who book qualified meetings your closers actually want.
Add account executives who can run a full cycle in mid-market or enterprise.
Appoint sales managers and directors who coach reps and forecast honestly.
Bring in a Head of Sales, VP Sales or CRO to own the number.
Tech sales recruitment
We work with founders, CEOs, CROs and heads of sales at SaaS companies, AI-native start-ups, cyber security vendors, IT channel businesses and global tech brands building a team in Australia. Whether it is a first sales hire or ten account executives, we test the brief and bring forward people who can deliver against it.
By the numbers
7 days
To a first strong intro, on average
30+ years
Operating inside SaaS businesses
6 months
Replacement guarantee on executive search
5.0/5
On Google, across 48 verified reviews
Excellent experience landing my dream role with Bluebird recruitment. Was a very straightforward and easy process with fantastic communication throughout. Big thanks to Chris & the team for all of their help in what was an amazing process. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for your ideal role.
Shift4
“Their professionalism speaks volumes.”
Ross Paikin
Sales Executive · Shift4
MyCISO
“Bluebird is a valued partner.”
Dane Meah
CEO & Co-founder · MyCISO
Why Bluebird
Operator-led search, tested candidates, speed with quality and deep Australia and APAC networks.
Our consultants have lived the quota, ramp and board pressure. They know what a top seller looks like in SaaS and tech.
A scored, vetted shortlist gets you to your first strong intro in about seven working days, on average.
Contingency, retained or executive search to fit your stage, pace and risk. The search model follows how your team hires.
We test selling skills through role plays, structured tasks and business scenarios. We look at attainment and deal size, not just the CV.
The right cultural and commercial fit means fewer costly mis-hires and sellers who stay, ramp quickly and keep hitting target.
We recruit across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and reach APAC talent through local ties.
We track base, OTE and talent supply across sales roles, so your brief is realistic and your offer is competitive.
We stay close after each hire with offer support, onboarding tips and a replacement guarantee.
Two audiences. One specialist SaaS and tech sales recruitment agency in Australia.
For companies
Hire sellers and sales leaders through operator-led search: contingency, retained or executive.
For talent
Work with recruiters who have carried a quota and know what you are worth, not generalist agents.
Sales roles we recruit
From first-line development to the CRO seat, matched to your stage.
ML engineersHeads of AIAI productAPAC hiresSales talent we place
The profiles our clients ask for most, and the experience they expect.
Closes complex, multi-stakeholder deals in B2B SaaS. Beats target consistently, runs a structured sales process, forecasts accurately in Salesforce or HubSpot and can explain every missed quarter without excuses.
Owns the number and builds the team. Has taken a SaaS business from founder-led selling to a repeatable motion, hires and coaches well, and can walk a board through pipeline, conversion and forecast.
Runs the outbound engine. Coaches SDRs and BDRs, tunes sequences and ICP targeting, and measures success on qualified pipeline rather than activity, with a record of promoting reps into AE roles.
Grows revenue through partners. Knows the IT channel and MSP landscape, recruits and enables resellers, and balances vendor targets with partner profitability, with the technical depth to sell security and software.
How we work
A clear, senior-led process that takes you from role brief to a qualified sales shortlist and a confident offer.
Tell us the role, territory, quota and urgency in about 60 seconds.
A senior consultant confirms the profile, scope and what a strong first 90 days looks like.
We headhunt and approach sales talent across Australia and APAC, including people who are not looking.
You receive a concise, scored shortlist of assessed finalists, not a CV dump.
We coordinate feedback, role-play preparation and negotiation.
We stay close through onboarding and the replacement-guarantee period.
Talk to a sales recruiter
Competing for the same few top performers as everyone else is a losing game. Tell us what you are selling and we will show you where the right people are and how to win them.
A few quick details · takes about 60 seconds
We’ll get back to you within 1 business day
A clear next step, not a generic response.
Operator-led recruitment
Speak directly with our specialist team.
SaaS, AI & GTM specialists
Across Australia and APAC.
Engagement models
Choose contingency, retained or executive search based on urgency, seniority and risk.
Contingency
A flexible search for clearly defined SDR, account executive and sales manager roles.
No upfront fee
Start a searchIncluded in your search
Retained search
An exclusive search for hard-to-fill or senior sales appointments, with deeper research and a dedicated search lead.
25% upfront
Start a retained searchIncluded in your search
Executive search
A discreet, research-led search for Heads of Sales, VPs of Sales and CROs.
Milestone payments
Discuss an executive hireIncluded in your search
Answers about sales roles, pay, timelines, search models and hiring in Australia.
SaaS sales recruitment fills the roles that sell software on subscription, from SDRs and account executives to sales leaders. A specialist judges candidates on quota attainment, deal size, sales cycle and ramp, not keywords. Bluebird consultants have worked in these roles inside SaaS businesses.
It depends on the search model. Contingency has no upfront fee and is paid on the candidate’s start date. Retained search takes 25% upfront, with the balance on start. Executive search is paid in three milestones. We agree fees when we scope the brief.
A scored, vetted shortlist usually gets you to a first strong intro in about seven working days, on average. Time to offer depends on seniority, notice periods and how quickly your team interviews. We set a realistic timeline in the first consultation.
Ask who has carried a quota, how candidates are tested and what happens if a hire leaves. Bluebird consultants are former SaaS operators, we assess sellers with role plays and structured tasks, and every search carries a replacement guarantee from 60 days to six months.
Use contingency for clearly defined SDR, AE and sales manager roles. Choose retained search for hard-to-fill or business-critical hires, such as a first Head of Sales. Executive search suits confidential CRO and country manager appointments. Unsure? Tell us the role and urgency and we will recommend one.
We test well beyond the CV, using role plays, structured tasks and business scenarios scored against your brief. We check quota attainment, deal size and sales cycle, and whether the way someone sells fits your buyers and your culture.
SDRs and BDRs, account executives, account managers, business development managers, sales engineers, channel and alliance managers, sales managers and directors, Heads of Sales, VPs of Sales, country managers and CROs, across SaaS, software, cyber security and IT channel businesses.
Sales pay combines base salary with variable commission, and it varies by role, seniority, quota and company stage. Our SaaS salary guide benchmarks sales, customer success and commercial leadership, and we track live offers so we can check yours before you go to market.
Commission-only offers rarely attract proven tech sellers, who expect a base plus a variable they can earn on. A lower base with a clear OTE and a realistic quota is easier to hire against. Check your obligations under Australian employment law before you set the plan.
Once you have closed enough deals yourself to know the buyer, the pitch and the price. Hire earlier and you pay someone to hunt for a playbook that does not exist yet. Our Your First ANZ Sales Hire guide covers what to assess before you commit.
Yes. Our reach spans all four cities, and we hire across APAC through local ties. The same operator-led process applies in each, with sellers who know the local market, its territories and its pay norms.
