Pagoda Search | Sales Recruiting for Tech SMB's

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Recruitment

Account Executive

Director, VP, C-Suite

Channel/Partnerships

Sales Engineering

Customer Success

Revenue Operations
Cybersecurity
GTM Tech
IT Services & Consulting
Artificial Intelligence
Data & Analytics
Confidence
Presentable, articulate, strong business acumen

Grit
Persistent, resilient, unwavering in the face of challenges

Past Performance
Track record of promotion and exceeding quotas

Partnering with

Cybersecurity

GTM Tech

Artificial Intelligence

IT Services & Consulting

Data & Analytics

To place the top 1%

Account Executives

VP of Sales

CRO's

Sales Directors

Sales Engineering

Revenue Operations

Customer Success

Our Work

Our fast-growing client was ready to expand its founding AE team but needed a proven seller who could ramp quickly and outperform from day one. Pagoda Search leaned into its network, strategically poaching two top-performing AE’s from direct competitors. Two candidates submitted. Two immediately shortlisted. They were so well-matched that our client expanded headcount to hire both. From signed agreement to accepted offers in just 23 days. Both hires exceeded quota in their first quarter — one achieving 177% attainment.

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Anthony

CEO | Cybersecurity

"Working with Jake was a great experience. He really took the time to understand what we were building, helped guide what we were looking for and then highlighted what kind of people would actually fit the company culture. The candidates he brought forward were strong across the board and aligned with what we were looking for. What stood out to me was how much effort he put in behind the scenes, doing the homework, giving honest feedback, and keeping things moving as an extension of our team and not just a a service provider. Jake’s someone I’ll definitely keep in the mix as we grow, genuine, hard-working, a great partner."

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McKenna

Account Executive | SaaS

"Jake was an incredible partner throughout the recruitment process- responsive, genuine, and truly invested in finding the right fit for both me and the company. He took the time to understand my goals and strengths, provided clear communication every step of the way, and made what’s often a stressful experience feel smooth and exciting. It’s clear Jake cares deeply about the candidates he works with and builds lasting relationships based on trust and transparency. I’d highly recommend him to any sales leader or candidate looking to work with someone who truly gets it."

Discovery & Alignment

We dive deep into your business, grasping your goals, culture, and team needs. Together, we’ll define the ideal candidate profile, focusing on experience, traits, and past-performance.

Insider Knowledge

We exclusively focus on sales and sales leadership, because it's what we did and its what we know. This gives us an edge in understanding exactly who you need.

Precision Execution

We move efficiently without compromising quality. From sourcing to presenting a curated shortlist - we deliver quickly - and remain close well after placement to ensure success.

About

Jake Walbert | Founder

Former collegiate athlete and Account Executive, thriving on competition, growth, and connection. Jake is known for being thorough, transparent, and meticulous in finding the right fit for both the company and candidate.

Pagoda Search | Behind The Brand

'Pagoda Search' is a nod to Jake's hometown. The Reading Pagoda has been an historical landmark and icon for the city of Reading, Pennsylvania for over a century.