Founded 2011 · UK · USA

SaaS Sales talent,
placed by people who know it.

h2 Recruit specialises in Sales & Marketing and SaaS Sales. We place permanent roles from graduate through to board level.

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What we do

Deep insider networks in Saas Sales

We focus on SaaS Sales - sectors where our team has spent years working. We place Enterprise Account Executives, Sales Development Representatives, Customer Success Managers, Sales Engineers, and other specialist roles from mid-career through to director and executive level.

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How we work

A small team that does the work itself.

h2 Recruit has been independently owned since 2011. We're a tight team of sector specialists — no generalists, no bought databases, no bulk CV sends. We work the way good recruitment has always worked: by knowing our sectors deeply, building long relationships, and being rigorous about every placement. Your consultant will have worked in your sector. They'll have likely placed people into your competitors. They'll tell you when a brief is wrong, when the market is tight, or when the salary won't land the person you need. The conversation is the work.

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Sector specialists

Every brief is handled by someone with material experience in Sales & Marketing or SaaS Sales. Not a generalist with a database.

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Honest conversations

We'll tell you when the brief is wrong, the salary is wrong, or the role is harder than you think. Straight talk, every time.

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Tight shortlists

Three to five strong candidates, each spoken to at length. No bulk-emailed CVs. No spray-and-pray.

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Replacement guarantees

12-week guarantee on contingent placements; 26 weeks on retained. We stand behind the quality of every placement.

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The team

Experienced specialists.
Deep in their sectors.

Meet the team
Ian Harwood

Ian Harwood

Founder & Managing Director
London
Brian Hawkins

Brian Hawkins

Director
London

Questions about working with h2 Recruit

What sectors does h2 Recruit specialise in?
h2 Recruit specialises in two sectors: Sales & Marketing and SaaS Sales. Every consultant on the team has worked in one of these sectors, giving them deep insider networks and first-hand knowledge of the roles they recruit for.
What types of roles does h2 Recruit place?
h2 Recruit places permanent roles from graduate level through to board level. This includes Enterprise Account Executives, Sales Development Representatives, Customer Success Managers, Sales Engineers, and other specialist roles from mid-career through to director and executive level.
How is h2 Recruit different from other recruitment agencies?
h2 Recruit is a small, independently owned team of sector specialists — no generalists, no bought databases, and no bulk CV sends. Your consultant will have worked in your sector and will give you honest feedback on briefs, market conditions, and salary expectations. You'll receive tight shortlists of three to five strong candidates, each spoken to at length.
What guarantee does h2 Recruit offer on placements?
h2 Recruit offers a 12-week replacement guarantee on contingent placements and a 26-week guarantee on retained placements. They stand behind the quality of every placement they make.
Does h2 Recruit operate in the UK and USA?
Yes, h2 Recruit operates in both the UK and USA. The company was founded in 2011 and has built networks across both markets.
Will my brief be handled by a generalist recruiter?
No. Every brief at h2 Recruit is handled by someone with material experience in either Sales & Marketing or SaaS Sales. Your consultant will have worked in your sector and likely placed people into your competitors, so they understand the nuances of the role and market.
What happens in the first call with h2 Recruit?
The first call is 30 minutes by phone with no pressure and no follow-up unless you want one. It's a straightforward conversation to understand what you're looking for, whether you're hiring or exploring your next career move.
Does h2 Recruit send bulk CVs or mass-email candidates?
No. h2 Recruit doesn't do bulk CV sends or spray-and-pray approaches. You'll receive tight shortlists of three to five strong candidates, each of whom has been spoken to at length by your consultant.
Get in touch

Let's talk.
No pressure.

Whether you're hiring or exploring your next move, we're here to help. First call is 30 minutes, by phone, no follow-up unless you want one.