Search & Recruiting

Embedded Operator Recruiting for K-12 EdTech Revenue Teams.

We don't send resumes. We de-risk the hire.
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50+
years operator experience

K-12

exclusive focus

90-day

ramp support
THE DIFFERENTIATOR

Why "Embedded Operator" Wins

🎯

Peer-Level Vetting

We interrogate pipeline hygiene, deal velocity, MEDDICC discipline, multi-threading, and district buying dynamics, because we've lived it.
🤝

Operator Empathy

We speak ARR, NRR, CAC, ramp, and forecasting without needing a translator. You won't have to teach recruiting your business.
🌐

Network Access

Operators have access to high performers who aren't applying anywhere. They'll take a call from a respected peer, especially when it's discreet.
THE REAL ISSUE

It's not a lack of candidates. It's the cost of a bad hire.

A bad revenue hire doesn't just cost comp. It costs pipeline, time, morale, and the quarter you can't get back. Traditional recruiting optimizes for filling a seat. We optimize for hitting the number.
6–9 months
Average ramp time for a bad sales hire
$750K+
True cost of a failed revenue hire
1 year
Pipeline you never get back
HOW IT WORKS

From Brief to Ramp, We Own the Outcome

01

The Architecture

Role scorecard design for your stage
Comp plan + OTE reality check
Search strategy: territories, ICP, must-win profile
02

The Vetting

Operator Interview: metrics + methodology deep dive
Candidate Scouting Report: strengths, risks, fit
Shortlist with fewer candidates, higher conviction
03

The Ramp

First 90 Days plan aligned to your sales reality
Monthly check-ins during guarantee period
Early-warning system to spot misalignment early
CANDIDATE STORIES

White-Glove Experience, Measurable Results

★★★★★
"ProspectEd brought genuine care, thoughtful guidance, and was an absolute pleasure to work with. I always looked forward to our check-ins."
Terra Schultz
Placed candidate
★★★★★
"ProspectEd stood out for clear communication, deep understanding of the hiring landscape, and genuine interest in finding the right fit."
Dawn Katte
Placed candidate
★★★★★
"With ProspectEd, you're not just working with a recruiter, you're working with a trusted advisor and friend."
Justin Prengeman
Placed candidate
FAQ

Common Questions, Honest Answers.

What roles do you recruit for?

Revenue leadership and go-to-market operators in K-12 EdTech: VPs/Heads of Sales, Demand Gen leaders, RevOps, AE/AM leadership, and key first hires.

Do you work retained or contingent?

Typically retained for leadership roles where mis-hire risk is highest. We can offer flexible structures for the right partners.

Are you acting as our interim VP of Sales?

No. We advise, vet, and de-risk. You own execution; we provide the architecture, evaluation, and ramp support.

How do you ensure a good culture fit in the hire?

It's not just about the product. Our discovery includes team interviews to understand your culture, team, and structure. We invest more time up front, so the people we surface genuinely fit, not just match a job description.

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