About Oakstone

There are several reasons why businesses choose Oakstone International for their executive search needs:

Extensive network

We have an extensive network of contacts and relationships across SaaS and FinTech. This allows us to identify and attract top-tier talent quickly and efficiently.

Customised solutions

We tailor our search strategies to meet the unique needs and requirements of each of our clients. We understand that every business is different, and we work closely with our clients to ensure we source the people to match.

Confidentiality

We understand the importance of confidentiality in the executive search process. We take great care to ensure that our clients' search activities are kept confidential, and that their brand and reputation are protected throughout the process.

Reputation & proven track record

We love hearing back from our partners and candidates about their experience with Oakstone International.

Oakstone has over 30 years search and recruitment experience in the technology and B2B SaaS sector, sourcing GTM Leadership and teams for growing SaaS companies.

Oakstone has assisted over 475 SaaS companies hire professionals across EMEA, the US and APAC, covering a broad spectrum of GTM roles (sales, marketing, presales, customer success).

For more information of specific experience references in your SaaS vertical, geographies or roles you are looking to hire, contact our team.

The cost of an executive search varies considerably from 20% of the base salary to 35%-40% of the total package. Companies can expect to pay around 20% -30 % of the role’s first year’s income.

The cost will depend on the type of executive search agreement (contingent, retained, RPO), the complexity of the role and seniority.

Here are just a few examples of client references. You can find more here

“Over the past four years, Oakstone has sourced many key hires for us in EMEA across all departments – key managers, sales executives, pre-sales and professional services team members. Their focus on delivery, cultural fit, background checks, transparency and overall professionalism fits well with our own company ethos. This has reflected in the high retention of people we’ve hired through Oakstone”

Rob Bernshteyn - Coupa Software CEO

"One of the things I've done a lot of is open up US companies into Europe. I can think of many examples where I needed to hire rapidly. Oakstone were outstanding; they got me the right people at the right time. Two of the hires that they made for me I've hired into other roles in companies in my portfolio. It's really about the quality. If you get good people, particularly in sales, they onboard quickly, you ramp them quickly, they get to quota quickly, and you can just be relying on that skillset.

I've used Oakstone when I was an operator, when I was running international sales organisations, when I came out of full-time work, and now I am in a plural role as a board member/ chairman/ investor. They've always been consistent in being able to help me. That's why I come back to Oakstone an awful lot because I know that I can rely on the work that they do and the quality of the CVs and the people they put in front of me.

What sets Oakstone apart from their competitors is their ability to be clear about the remit. Oakstone won't just take on any role. They know what they are experts in. That's a differentiator. It is that level of connection; the feedback you get is consistent, it's continual. So, you always know where you are in the cycle.”

Martin Moran - Advisor, One Peak Partners Growth Investors & founding member at Salesforce.com

Yes, we have featured lists of the roles we have helped specific clients fill here www.oakstone.co.uk/clients.

Oakstone average time from briefing to signing of contracts for GTM leadership and commercial roles is 12 weeks.

Oakstone has a database of nearly 200,000 candidates in the SaaS sector, as well as strong personal networks belonging to each of our consultants. Our presence and experience within the SaaS space is strong and we are confident that even if the right person for your company is not in our network, we can find them and present them your opportunity.

Whether you are a SaaS company looking to hire one GTM leader or 10+ GTM hires over the next 6 months, Oakstone International have the ability to create tailored recruitment plans to fit your requirements. Our structured methodology and capabilities allow us to conduct searches which are bespoke, catering to the requirements of your organisations.

Our team work in collaboration, and although you will have one dedicated Divisional Director or Managing Consultant manging your recruitment processes, multiple Oakstone consultants are able to work on your roles if needed to keep up with your demand.

Oakstone have assisted Coupa with over 110 global hires over the last 10 years, Tekion with 18 hires across the US within a 10-month period and HiBob with over 18 hires in the last 2 years.

Oakstone International have assisted SaaS companies across the global hire the first people in regions where they are not yet established.

Examples include Coupa, assisting them hire the first people in Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and Denmark.

Oakstone International assisted ServiceMax hire the first people in region in France, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Spain, UAE, Japan and Australia.

For more examples please reach out to our team for a discussion.