Drive Talent
Talent Solutions and Recruiting Services
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Drive Talent

sales & marketing recruiting

Putting the Human Back In Recruiting

We connect companies and talent through mutual storytelling.

Our unique stories are being lost in exchange for efficiency, and Drive Talent’s recruitment process is grounded in aligning a company’s purpose, rituals & behaviors with the strengths and interests of prospective candidates.

woman owned recruiting

Woman-Owned Firm Focused on A Candidates Sitting in the B Pile

We do not use job postings and target passive talent through our deep domestic & international network.

Our areas of recruiting expertise:

CEO, CFO, CMO, COO, CPO/CHRO

Talent/HR Professionals - all levels

Marketing Professionals - all levels

BD/Sales Professionals - all levels

 
 

Driven by integrity and respect

We work under a set of core values which include:

 
 
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Service

We work to bring value to the table in the form of repeatable solutions, and thorough assessment and confirmation of your needs.

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Integrity

Our relationships are built on strong, trust-based foundations, including open and honest communication.

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Teamwork

Every interaction begins and ends with open collaboration—we not only partner internally toward your benefit but are unconditionally an extension of your team.

Respect

Our culture is inclusive, trust-based, and respectful, and work to encourage and evoke this philosophy for our candidates and within our clients.

 
 
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Our Rookie Mindset

Be curious, humble, playful and deliberate!

Our Netherlands based sister firm, The Rookie Minds, broadens the conversation beyond recruiting. They drive human initiative by being curious about culture, structure, mindset and behavior.

Together we run projects, fulfill roles and cause some good trouble to create environments in which people can work to their natural best.

Learn more here.

MEET OUR TEAM

Kimley Svendsen

Founder & CEO

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Jaylun Hutchison

Senior Recruiting Consultant

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Kaleigh Locketti

Senior Recruiting Consultant

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Sarah Kim

Senior Recruiting Operations Consultant

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Who works with us?

Our clients include companies across industries and at all stages of growth. We provide particular impact to those experiencing aggressive growth or a transformation within leadership. We work with talent at the Executive level as well as individuals within the Tech, Sales and Marketing functions. Notably, we have successfully completed executive-level searches within the cannabis industry, and understand how to attract appropriate talent from relevant industries outside of cannabis.

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Drive C-Suite talent with us

Whether you are seeking C-Suite talent or looking to fill roles within Tech, Sales or Marketing, we’ve got your back. Reach out today to explore a partnership with Drive Talent!

CONTACT US

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Where to find us?

Kimley Svendsen
CEO & Founder
312-965-7572
ksvendsen@drivetalent.co