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Sales Engineers
Regional Sales Managers
Technical Sales
Account Managers
Business Development
Project Managers
Sales Leadership
Meet the Founders
Founded in 2020 by Keith Lee and Kevin Kilday, Bear Recruiting’s vision was clear: connecting companies with world-class sales talent. With over 20 years of direct sales experience and 12+ years in recruitment, we understand what makes exceptional sales professionals tick.
Our edge is a powerful combination of traditional headhunting expertise, cutting-edge technology, and an elite network of 40,000+ sales professionals. This unique blend allows us to navigate even the most challenging markets with precision.
We’re not just matching resumes to job descriptions. Having walked the path from sales professionals to recruitment leaders, we know that building outstanding sales teams requires a deeper understanding – one that goes beyond skills to identify the true drivers of sales success.
Whether you’re building new territories or strengthening existing teams, Bear Recruiting brings the expertise, network, and proven methodology to make it happen.
Your success is our mission.
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Client Testimonials
Executive Director
Efficient – Resourceful – Actionable.
These are 3 words which come to mind when I reflect on my professional engagements with Keith & Kevin of Bear Recruiting. They are the industry’s best at tailoring a custom fit solution for both candidates and employers.
Vice President of Sales
Bear Recruiting is a phenomenal asset. We continue to rely on them as our exclusive agency for sales, service, and management openings. After learning our company’s product mix, objectives, and preferred candidate profiles, they went into action and quickly presented a diverse mix of high-performing candidates, sending over seven outstanding individuals worth interviewing. We interviewed each candidate and selected the best one, filling the role within just three weeks. They were highly responsive throughout the process. Incredible service!
CEO
Bear Recruiting ran an organized search, and their candidates were predominantly aligned with our job requirements. I didn’t feel like they were trying to sell me on candidates who didn’t fit the profile, which I’ve experienced with other recruiting solutions. Their follow-up with candidates, reminders about the interview schedule, and other value adds were exactly what I’d want in a partner. I highly recommend Bear Recruiting.
Regional Sales Director
I collaborated with Bear Recruiting on hiring research and local market dynamics for my specialized sales roles, and found them to be very knowledgeable and professional.
I look forward to working with them again on future projects.
Industrial Sales Manager
Bear Recruiting was excellent to work with and was very responsive throughout the process.They were attentive and helpful and always made me feel like I was their only client…even though I know I wasn’t. I would highly recommend the Bear Recruiting team for both employers and employees alike!
Chief Financial Officer
Bear Recruiting was very easy to work with and was able to source great candidates very quickly!
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