Business Details
37 Years
experience
Leading Tech Recruitment Services in Falmouth, MA
Hamblin Group has been a trusted leader in executive search and professional placement since 1989. Specializing in the technology sector, we provide retained and contingency search services for hypergrowth companies across North America. Our team leverages decades of industry expertise and a vast network of contacts to identify top-tier sales, customer success, and marketing talent. We employ a rigorous, traditional search methodology that prioritizes candidate quality over quantity, focusing on intangible traits that predict success. With a 100% completion rate for retained searches, we deliver measurable results to venture capital and private equity-backed SaaS and software companies.Our consultative approach extends beyond placement, offering strategic guidance to clients on talent acquisition and team-building. Founded by Karen Curley, our firm combines deep market knowledge with personalized service to create lasting partnerships with clients and candidates alike. Our track record of thousands of successful searches underscores our commitment to excellence in recruitment.
Services
Retained Search
Contingency Placement
Executive Recruitment
Sales Team Staffing
Marketing Talent Acquisition
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized experience in tech recruitment
- Nationwide network of pre-vetted sales and marketing professionals
- 100% completion rate for retained executive searches
- Personalized candidate evaluation beyond resume metrics
- Proven success with venture-backed and private equity firms
What people say
Rapid results
Top performing candidates
Strategic approach
Industry expertise
Long-term relationships
Services
Retained Search
Our retained search division specializes in high-level executive placements for technology companies. We develop customized recruitment strategies aligned with client business objectives. Our process includes detailed job profiling, weekly progress reporting, and access to our exclusive network of industry leaders.
Contingency Placement
We deliver qualified sales and marketing professionals through our contingency placement services. Our consultants maintain relationships with top-tier candidates at all career stages. This service focuses on rapid response to staffing needs while maintaining strict quality standards for tech industry roles.
Candidate Vetting
Our comprehensive vetting process assesses candidates beyond resume metrics. We evaluate personality traits, career aspirations, and intangible qualities that predict success. This includes interview preparation, self-awareness coaching, and career transition support for selected professionals.
Team Staffing
We specialize in building complete sales organizations for growing tech companies. From entry-level BDRs to executive leadership, our team staffing solutions ensure cohesive team dynamics. We provide strategic guidance on team structure and role definitions during organizational scaling.
Marketing Talent
Our marketing recruitment services focus on demand generation, digital marketing, and product marketing specialists. We identify candidates with proven track records in tech sector marketing. Our placements include both individual contributors and leadership roles for scaling organizations.
People
Karen M. Curley
Founder/President
Founder of Hamblin Group since 1989 with extensive executive search experience. Specializes in building C-suite relationships with high-growth tech companies. Graduate of Merrimack College with deep industry knowledge driving successful client outcomes.
Maureen Dawson
Managing Director
Managing Director with Boston College education and software sales background. Expertise in recruiting technology sales and marketing professionals. Focuses on candidate development and long-term placement success. Resides in Rhode Island with family.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on technology companies, particularly SaaS and software firms at growth stages with VC or PE backing.
What positions do you typically fill?
We place sales, marketing, and customer success professionals at all levels, from entry to C-suite executives in high-growth organizations.
How does your retained search process work?
Our retained search includes dedicated resources, weekly progress reports, detailed candidate evaluations, and a 100% completion rate guarantee for executive-level placements.
Do you work with remote teams?
Yes, we successfully staff remote sales teams nationwide with recent placements in both enterprise and mid-market technology sectors.
What makes your candidate selection unique?
We assess intangible qualities beyond resumes through in-depth interviews and personality evaluations to predict long-term success potential.
How quickly can you complete a search?
Our average contingency placement completes in 45 days, with retained searches timed to client-specific strategic requirements.
