WREN Consulting Method
Whet
Like the whetstone in our logo, the sharper the beginnings of a search, the more successful the end. Wren Consulting begins each search with an initial client survey and in-depth consultation meetings. The goal is to understand the culture, priorities, and mission critical nature of a search, sharpen the profile by which candidates will be evaluated, and most importantly, unify the hiring team on a common vision for the successful candidate.
Research
Wren Consulting conducts deep market research according to the candidate profile and connects with candidates by networking, referrals, and cold outreach. Interviews in multiple phases and presents fitting and interested candidates to the client. Feedback from the client is essential in this phase for further profile sharpening.
About Wren Consulting
Founded in 2017, Wren Consulting is an executive search firm specializing in software sales recruiting and executive leadership searches in the SaaS industry.
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What makes Wren Consulting different from other search firms is that David Wren conducts all searches personally, rather than delegate searches to more junior recruiters. This allows for a more relational methodology of executive search and sales recruiting and expert discernment in candidate submission.
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Wren Consulting utilizes the WREN Search Method, which prioritizes relationships with clients and candidates and in-depth interviewing to place better fitting candidates for longer term placements. In an industry where job hopping is common, Wren Consulting strives for alignment between client and candidate rather than the more transactional staffing model.
Industries Served
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Implementation and Managed Service Providers
Technology Hardware and Consulting
Digital Media and Internet
About Me
David Wren has over a decade of experience in software sales recruiting and executive search primarily serving the technology and SaaS industries. Serving start-ups seeking their first hires to more developed companies needing impactful leadership and dynamic sales professionals, David is the trusted search partner for growing tech firms to find the best client-facing professionals.
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He brings a unique and relational process to executive search, seeking the “why” and “how” for both clients and candidates rather than simply matching experience to requirements.
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David is passionate about introducing clients to their next long-term and impactful team member, and candidates to their next great career opportunity.
David lives in Franklin, TN with his wife, Nikki-Dee, three children, and three dogs. He leads a men’s Bible study ministry and operates Wren Consulting on Christian principles.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients Say
David has been our go-to agency recruiter for the last 5 years for sales and sales leader searches. He asks great questions, takes feedback well, and applies it in order to bring consistently great matches for our needs. He understands how to assess software sales talent to find truly top-candidates. I know the candidates he sends me will be on profile! This is super helpful as when he sends me his notes and resume for one of his candidates, I already know it will be worth my time to take a meeting with them straight away! I'd recommend working with David as he is persistent in his efforts and consistent in his delivery.
Shaun Oaklee
Vice President of Global Sales @ BrightEdge
David has executed a number of searches (SDRs, marketing) for me at 2 different companies. He always sources great candidates (both passive and active seekers) and I have made great hires from that talent. David is very easy to work with, values my time, priorities and preferences. By way of example, on several occasions I challenged him to make sure the candidate pool represented a full range of qualified, diverse candidates [e.g great women sales professionals] and he did so. He is a quick communicator and prepares his candidates for success and hiring completion. He has been flexible on the business side when necessary. Without reservations, I recommend David to you. Happy to chat with you if an in-depth reference call is of interest.
Sean Herdman
VP of Sales @ Collage Group
David did a great job in a recent search that he ran for us. I had 3 other recruiters working the opening and David presented more qualified candidates than the other 3 recruiters combined, including the candidate that we hired. David is definitely a go-to recruiter. I look forward to working with him again soon.
Boyd Camak
Sales Development Manager @ SparkPost
David is a trusted partner. I have utilized David's expertise across multiple companies for multiple functions. David seeks to deeply understand the company needs first, ensuring that he understands the role, requirements, culture, expectations, and future plans. He has a vast network and always made our team happy with wonderful people who had been well vetted for fit, on both sides. I highly recommend David as a 'go-to' recruiter.
Jerry Stephens
SVP and General Manager @ causaLens