VP of sales executive search for medtech and dental companies
We run executive searches for vice presidents of sales and commercial leaders at medical device, dental and digital health companies.
What a VP of sales does
The VP of sales owns the commercial strategy and results. They build and lead the sales organization, often alongside marketing and customer service, and represent sales on the executive team and to investors or a global parent.
Typical territory: National or North American.
Also called: Vice President of Sales, VP Sales. Job titles vary by company, and we recruit at this level whatever the title is.
What we screen for
- A record of building or turning around sales organizations.
- Experience at a similar company size and stage.
- Strategic planning and board or parent-company reporting.
- The leaders they have developed and where those leaders are now.
Common hiring mistakes
- Hiring a big-company executive into a startup without testing for hands-on work.
- Relying on reputation instead of verified results.
- Leaving the team without leadership for months during the search.
Specialties where we fill this role
What hiring leaders say
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Highly recommended. If you are looking for truly expert Human Resource advice with a high-level of professionalism, the Robertson Team is your team. Whether you’re adding one member or many members to your business, they will be thorough and do the hard work for you. Five stars all around.
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Questions hiring managers ask
Do you run executive searches for startups?
Yes. We recruit commercial leaders for venture-backed and growth-stage companies.
Are VP searches confidential?
Often they need discretion. We agree how to handle it before we begin.
Do you recruit commercial leaders for dental companies?
Yes.
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- Regional or District Sales Manager
- National Sales Director
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- Director of Sales
- Director of Marketing
- Country Sales Manager
- Sales and Marketing Director
- VP of Marketing
- General Manager
- Director of Business Development
- Director of Product Management
- Director of Operations
- Director of Production
- How we recruit
Tell us about the role you need to fill
Book a free hiring consult. We will learn about the role, the territory and your team, then start the search within 24 hours of the kickoff meeting.
- Call (905) 333-9188 or toll-free (866) 333-9188
- Recruiting across Canada and the United States
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Page last reviewed October 2026.