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We Recruit Candidates for All Sales Positions

Sales Representative

Sales Director

Sales Manager

Client Relationship Manager

Account Executive

Account Manager

Business Development

VP of Sales

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Meet Our Sales Recruitment Specialists

(416) 599-4700 ext. 245
Rhys Metler
Partner
(416) 599-4700 ext. 236
Kelly Noelle
Partner - Operations & Industrial Sales
(416) 599-4700 ext. 222
Randy Quarin
Senior Partner
(416) 599-4700 ext. 249
Elaine Bellio
VP, Client Services
(416) 322-2888 ext. 239
Claire McConnachie
Partner
(416) 599-4700 ext. 226
Peter Zukow
Managing Partner
(416) 599-4700 ext. 244
Tanya Schwartz
VP, Client Services
(416) 322-2888 ext. 256
Brandon Biafore
Sr. Director, Client Services
(416) 599-4700 ext. 273
Alexander Fuentes
Recruitment Consultant

The IQ PARTNERS Advantage

5 Reasons to Hire IQ PARTNERS

1
Unparalleled Access

IQ PARTNERS are known as trusted and respected advisers so we can access and place candidates that are simply not available through other firms or methods.

2
Quantity and Quality

Each of our sales recruiters meets a minimum of 1,000 candidates every year, which gives us an unparalleled knowledge of the talent available in our market.

3
Recruiting for Every Industry

We recruit sales professionals in all industries, for companies of all sizes

4
One-Stop-Shopping

Our clients also have access to our recruitment teams across a range of industries, and enjoy the benefits of ‘one-stop-shopping’ while working with a recruitment partner they know and trust.

5
Relationship-Driven

81% of our clients are repeat customers, which means they trust us with their ongoing recruitment needs

How We Help You Hire Better

We deliver not just the best people on the market but the best people in the market.

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As a direct contact headhunter we don’t just sit back and search a database of unemployed candidates. We leverage our vast network of contacts and conduct in-depth research to find the sales superstars who will make a real difference to your team and your revenues.

This proactive approach—coupled with smartFACTOR™, our unique candidate assessment tool—helps us respond quickly with better qualified sales candidates. As sales professionals ourselves, we know what it takes to recruit the most successful salespeople in the market.

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Testimonials
Read What Our Clients Are Saying

IQ PARTNERS came highly recommended to us and it's clear to see why. Rhys was professional, highly responsive and immediately understood what we required. We were presented a great collection of candidates and were able to make a successful hire seamlessly. True industry leaders and looking forward to working together again to expand the team.

Matt Oliver, VP, East Coast Sales - Grapeshot

We have been working with Rhys Metler and IQ PARTNERS for over 3 years and have had some of our top hires from his team. They work under tight timelines and are highly responsive to our requests and recruitment needs. Working with them allows us to hit our hiring KPIs, but its also fun. Keep up the good work!

Martin Kocandrle, Managing Director, Mediaplanet

We've now worked with Rhys and the team at IQ PARTNERS for two new hires and I would recommend them to any of my colleagues. They found qualified candidates and did a great job vetting them before my team met with them. They were always professional, efficient and effective. I would use their services again without question.

Sam Campbell, Director of Sales, Media City

Rhys and his colleagues have always been attentive to our recruitment needs, and provide great candidates on an extremely consistent basis. It always feels like IQ has our best interest in mind, and is genuinely happy to help us staff the office. Much appreciated from the team at MP.

Jacob Weingarten, Sales Manager, Mediaplanet

So far we've used IQP for 4 very successful searches and I can't speak highly enough about our experiences. IQP has dramatically impacted our company. Just an FYI.

Paul Laredo, President, iNX Commercial Janitorial Services

IQ Partners are amazing to work with. Very professional and they go the extra mile to ensure they bring you top quality candidates for the role you are looking for. They have a passion for what they do and it shows. Will use them again!

Angela Fair, Senior Vice President, Redflex Group

How We Do It

We bring years of experience and a disciplined approach to our process. Our clients will vouch for its success.

1

We complete formal briefing documents to deliver a professional presentation of your company and the opportunity to prospective candidates.

2

We conduct market research to source premier talent in the industry.

3

We interview and qualify candidates using a Topgrading interview style and present detailed candidate assessments for each shortlisted candidate.

4

We complete and present formal references on selected candidates.

5

We debrief all non-selected candidates.

6

We follow up on all placements at 30, 60 and 90 days to ensure a smooth and successful transition for both the client and the candidate.

FAQ

How can sales recruiters help employers find top-performing candidates?

Sales recruiters help employers find candidates with proven revenue impact, prospecting ability, relationship-building skills, sales discipline, CRM experience, and industry fit. IQ PARTNERS helps employers go beyond active applicants to identify salespeople who can drive measurable growth.

Can IQ PARTNERS help recruit VP Sales and sales leadership roles?

Yes. IQ PARTNERS can help employers recruit sales managers, sales directors, VP Sales leaders, revenue leaders, account executives, business development leaders, and client relationship professionals. Sales leadership searches require strong assessment of both performance history and leadership capability.

Why are the best sales candidates hard to reach?

Many top sales candidates are already successful in their current roles and are not actively applying to job postings. Proactive sales recruitment helps employers reach passive candidates who may be open to the right opportunity, compensation structure, leadership team, or growth path.

What should employers look for in a high-performing sales candidate?

Employers should look for sales candidates with a measurable track record, strong prospecting habits, CRM discipline, resilience, communication skills, industry fit, and experience selling to the right buyer type. For senior sales roles, forecasting, coaching, and revenue strategy are also important.

Why should employers work with sales recruiters?

Specialized sales recruiters help employers find candidates with proven revenue impact, strong prospecting ability, relationship-building skills, sales discipline, CRM experience, and the ability to close business.

We work with clients worldwide
IQ PARTNERS works with clients across North America. And we’ve placed candidates as far away as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Oulu, Finland!
We’re also part of the Humanis Advisory Group of Companies. With 10 offices across the country and over 135 experienced recruiters, talent advisory professionals, leadership development coaches, and HR professionals, we offer the scale of a national firm without losing the intimacy of local connections.
Our Total Talent Solutions team can help you hire better, hire less, and retain more.
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