PARTNER-LED RECRUITING
Difficult hires
demand senior judgement.
Sailteam helps startups, growth companies, and specialized organizations hire exceptional technical and business-critical talent.
Every search is handled directly by Brandon & Aaron—from calibration through close.
WHY SAILTEAM
30 YEARS + PARTNER EXECUTION
Expertise matters
DIRECT PARTNER ACCESS
No junior handoff
PERMANENT + CONTRACT
Flexible hiring models
TECHNICAL + BUSINESS-CRITICAL
Specialized searches
WHY CLIENTS CALL US
The roles are difficult for them to define.
We help them turn the business problem into a realistic search.
The usual channels aren’t working.
We find and engage candidates outside the company’s existing network.
The process needs senior attention.
We stay directly involved rather than handing the search to junior recruiters.
The hire needs to move the business.
We focus on ownership, communication, motivation, and relevant impact—not just filling a seat.
WHAT WE DO
Recruiting and advisory for critical hires.
VIEW OUR SERVICES →
Permanent Search
High-impact permanent hires across technical and business-critical roles.
Contract & Project Talent
Experienced professionals for initiatives, launches, transformations, and temporary capacity.
Executive & Technical Leadership
Senior leaders and experts where strategy, judgment, and targeted outreach matter.
Talent Mapping & Sourcing
Market intelligence and targeted sourcing to uncover qualified talent.
WHO YOU WORK WITH
Two Partners. One Standard.
Brandon Kievit
Managing Partner
Startup operating perspective, relationship development, talent strategy, network building, and strategic search support.
Aaron Graham
Partner
Candidate evaluation, opportunity positioning, search calibration, interview preparation, negotiation, and closing.
No junior handoff. The people you meet at the beginning remain involved throughout the search.