Sales Director Recruitment Agency
Licorne Society helps companies find, assess, select and hire candidates for Sales Director roles.
5/5 · 206 Google reviews More than 200 companies have hired their sales team with Licorne Society.
Testimonials
They trusted the Licorne Society team with their sales leadership hiring
Licorne Society helped us recruit our first salesperson. André and Elina understood our company culture and had a very clear picture of the kind of candidates we were looking for. Licorne Society saved us valuable time and widened our search to people we wouldn't necessarily have targeted, who turned out to be really strong. Our new hire has settled into the team brilliantly!
We brought in Licorne Society to recruit C-level executives and fill key roles in sales, marketing and senior management. We were pleasantly surprised by how well they understood our needs and the roles. It was fast, and we found the right people.
As part of the hands-on HR support we provide to our clients, we work with Licorne on a large number of hires across a wide range of roles (Sales Manager, Head of Sales, Head of Operations...). Licorne's ability to analyse and really understand a brief, together with their knowledge of many different sectors, means our clients get feedback quickly. In three words, Licorne means responsiveness, quality of service and genuine care!
Our typical Sales Director profiles suited to your company's growth challenges
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Sales Director
- 10 years' experience in sales
- Experience recruiting and managing sales teams
- Defining and implementing sales strategy
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Commercial Manager
- At least 5 to 10 years' experience in sales roles.
- Has led and managed teams with a geographical or functional remit.
- Able to get hands-on with day-to-day sales.
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Head of Sales specialising in one sector
- Strong sales experience
- Has managed Sales teams in a specific sector
- Strong sector expertise and network (SaaS Software, AdTech, Real Estate...)
Our sales leadership recruitment expert
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André Farah
- COO and co-founder of the Licorne Society recruitment agency.
- Expert in recruiting C-level executives.
- Expert in structuring Sales and Business teams at startups.
Recruiting the talent to boost your sales: Licorne Society is your partner.
Recruiting a Sales Director is a strategic challenge for companies.
It is often a pivotal role, with a decisive impact on the company's sales momentum.
What we do
quickly find the best candidates on the market for your Sales Director (in French) role.
Why us?
- A clear grasp of Sales challenges in each sector. The skills and experience you need vary with the product being sold (SaaS Software, Physical Product, Short / long cycle, Complex sale).
- Experience of what companies expect at each stage of maturity of their sales function (closing deals, building sales teams from scratch, defining and building processes, managing large sales teams...).
- A powerful network of potential candidates for sales roles: Commercial Manager (in French), Head of Sales, Sales Manager, Sales Director.
A 3.0 recruitment agency specialising in sales leadership
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A community of Sales Director profiles
Licorne Society has more than 4,500 active job seekers registered on its platform.
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Deep expertise in the Sales Director role
For every brief, our team finds, approaches and screens the right candidates from among the best talent in the ecosystem.
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A unique sourcing technology
100% tailored to each role and to your target, combining artificial intelligence and automation.
How our Sales Director recruitment service works
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Scoping your needs
We (really) take the time to understand.
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Targeted sourcing
We quickly tap into our network of more than 50,000 professionals, and approach directly the candidates who are not in it yet.
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Screening the best candidates
We take the time to call every relevant candidate to understand their background and aspirations.
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Shortlist within a few days
You receive a list of qualified candidates who are available and interested.
Ready to hire your Sales Director?
FAQ: further reading on hiring for Sales and sales leadership
01 In which cities do we recruit Sales Directors?
In which cities do we recruit Sales Directors?
We help our clients hire across France: Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille, Nantes. We also run searches across Europe, particularly for companies breaking into new markets: Italy, Germany, the UK, Switzerland.
👉 You may also find our comparison of recruitment agencies in Paris and France (in French) useful.
02 What other sales roles does Licorne Society recruit for?
What other sales roles does Licorne Society recruit for?
Beyond sales leadership, VP and Head of Sales roles, we also recruit key individual contributors in sales on permanent contracts, particularly in sectors where talent is scarce. For example, we work with our clients on Account Executive, Salesperson and Account Manager roles (job profiles in French), to strengthen your teams with high-potential talent.
We also recruit permanent staff for Marketing, Growth, Acquisition and Digital roles.
👉 For AEs and AMs, see our dedicated page: Account Manager and Account Executive Recruitment Agency.
👉 For salespeople, see our page: Sales Recruitment Agency (in French).
👉 You may also find our study of the best sales recruitment agencies (in French) useful.
03 What salary should you offer a Sales Director?
What salary should you offer a Sales Director?
A Sales Director's salary is made up of a fixed part and a variable part, directly linked to the company's sales and revenue. It varies with the sector, the location and the level of experience required. For someone stepping into their first role at this level of responsibility, expect a fixed salary of €60k to €80k, plus variable pay. For a more seasoned candidate with 10+ years' experience and several Sales Director roles behind them, expect a total package (fixed plus variable) of at least €120k to €150k.
👉 To go further, see our study of salesperson salaries in France (in French).
04 Where can I find Licorne Society's job openings for a Sales Director role?
Where can I find Licorne Society's job openings for a Sales Director role?
Are you a candidate looking for a permanent Sales Director role? Our platform lists all our job openings for senior ("cadre") positions, permanent or freelance, across the French market (Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux...).
Our specialities
A specialist recruiter for every need
Executive Search
We help companies find and hire senior executives and C-level leaders.
Learn more Tech & DataTech recruitment
Hire people with strong technical expertise in software development and data, in a highly competitive market.
Learn more Sales & MarketingSales & Marketing recruitment
We help companies structure their Marketing and Sales teams so they can drive the growth of the business.
Learn more OperationsOperations & Finance recruitment
Hire the people who will run and optimise your operations and processes.
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Our locations
We recruit across the major French tech and digital ecosystems, and support your growth across Europe.