Nothing better than happy candidates! Jake Citrano is the 🐐 of sales recruiting 🙌
ClosedWon Talent
Staffing and Recruiting
Boston, Massachusetts 1,245 followers
We build elite revenue teams
About us
Unlock more revenue & greater efficiency with tailored sales & go to market talent acquisition. We've helped hundreds of companies hire top-performing reps and showcase real (identifiable) testimonials on our website. For jobseekers: Check out our curated job board featured 1,500+ sales (and sales-related) jobs across the United States (https://www.quotahunters.com/)
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https://www.closedwontalent.com/
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- Industry
- Staffing and Recruiting
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2023
- Specialties
- Startups, Networking, Sales, Customer Success, RevOps, Pre-Sales, Customer Success, Enterprise Sales, and Recruiting
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Jake Citrano sharing some secrets on how we help early-stage startups hire early & core salespeople (and how to set them up for long-term success). Link to event: https://lnkd.in/edD-W83v
Building a high-impact sales team is critical for early-stage startups, but finding and hiring the right founding salespeople can be a daunting task. In this live conversation, ClosedWon Talent’s co-founder, Jake Citrano, will share hard-earned insights and practical advice from years of helping startups hire core sales team members who drive growth and lay the foundation for future success. Join us as we discuss: - Key qualities to look for when hiring your first salespeople and building a core sales team - How to attract top talent even as a resource-constrained startup - Common pitfalls in early-stage sales hiring and how to avoid them - Strategies for setting up new sales hires to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment This session is ideal for founders and early-stage leaders looking to bring on impactful sales talent and build a resilient sales foundation for their company’s growth trajectory.
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We're excited to be the GTM Recruiting partner for MGMT Boston! For those that don't know MGMT, Matt Crane has built a top community for Boston area startups and the up and coming leaders who help them grow. From mapping the tech ecosystem, to recurring blogs and youtube content, to local events (and more), they have something for everyone. Check them out here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eWPqqztM 🚀 🚀 🚀
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Check out our newest blog post all about sales turnover: Why it's high AND what you can do about it as a sales leader/executive. Link: https://lnkd.in/eSvW6a_M
Why Sales Team Turnover is High and How to Retain Top Talent
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Want to grow sales without the commitment? Fractional or part-time sales hires might be right for you. In today's fast-paced market, flexibility is key. Hiring salespeople on a fractional or consultant basis can be a game-changer for companies that: -Need revenue to prove PMF before a funding round -Are testing a new market or initiative -Want to scale quickly with experienced reps who can immediately produce Ready to explore why this might be a smart move for your team? 👉 Read more about the benefits here: https://lnkd.in/e4S5ch4W
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Real sales closers bring something extra to the table. Here’s a quick guide to identifying the qualities that truly matter: Resilience: They bounce back from rejection like it's a trampoline. Curiosity: Think Sherlock Holmes—always digging deeper. Emotional Intelligence: They’re the people whisperers, building trust effortlessly. Drive: The inner fire that pushes them to exceed targets. Adaptability: Sales chameleons who thrive in dynamic environments. Confidence: Not just loud but quietly powerful and persuasive. 🚀 Pro Tip: Trust your gut when you spot that unquantifiable X-factor—a mix of charisma, drive, and natural selling ability. That’s your sales superstar in the making! Ready to build a high-performing sales team? Start by looking for these key qualities, and watch your team crush their quotas. Want to take a deeper dive? Read our recent blog post for more information, including sample questions to ask for each quality. https://lnkd.in/e3kNEwDm
How to Identify Top Sales Talent: Key Qualities to Look For in Candidates
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Feedback from a Series A cybersecurity startup. Not all recruiters are created equal (clearly). Want to receive TOP sales talent with expertise in your specific industry? I'd put our 3-person team up against ANY recruiting agency big or small. Grateful to have Jake Citrano & Kaylie Martin on my squad 💪 ClosedWon Talent is on 🔥🔥 Oh, and we ❤️ our clients!!!
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A newer client shared the main reason they are excited to work with us vs the agency they've been relying on. The other company is bigger than us and more established...but they have no quality filter. Have they hired a few people from them? Yes Have some worked out? Yes Has it taken A LOT of submittals & frustration to get there? Yes They love that we hunt for salespeople with proven experience in their industry. Quality over quantity is everything to us. That and speed... 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️ Here's the truth about recruiting in 2024: Companies don't need help with volume. They can EASILY get that from posting jobs themselves. Those that work with an external agency are looking for an expert in their specific niche who can present FIVE highly-qualified candidates in a short period of time (for each opening) to ensure confidence in their hiring decision. Anything other than that and you're wasting their time (and yours). That's my recruiting tip for August. See you all in September!!
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Founding AE's are arguably the hardest & most important revenue role for early startups (and is our favorite!) Transitioning revenue responsibilities from founder to salesperson can go horribly wrong, and on the flipside, the right hire can lead to exponential gains (in revenue & time back for founders). At this specific company, the Founding AE did so well that they asked us to hire their 2nd AE ~60 days later. Early-stage startups can't risk mis-hiring at this stage. Posting a job online & farming applicants won't suffice. We map the market, proactively approach the right candidates, and ensure our clients confidently hire AE's they know will be 💪.
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