Executive Search
Identify and place senior business development, sales, marketing, and client success leaders through focused candidate profiling and strategic search.
Find business development managers who can create traction, build relationships, and support sustainable growth for US teams. HaGesher Group combines targeted sourcing, structured candidate evaluation, and cultural alignment assessment to connect companies with high-quality commercial talent. Our cross-border expertise helps Israeli companies and growth-stage organizations reduce hiring risk while building effective US-based sales and go-to-market capabilities.
Targeted recruitment and advisory support for companies building strong US business development and go-to-market teams.
Identify and place senior business development, sales, marketing, and client success leaders through focused candidate profiling and strategic search.
Access targeted candidate sourcing and high-quality shortlists aligned with role requirements, commercial goals, and the needs of US-facing teams.
Evaluate candidates for functional competency, communication ability, and cultural alignment with Israeli teams and American business expectations.
Build coordinated commercial teams across business development, sales, marketing, and client success with guidance tailored to growth-stage companies.
Support Israeli startups hiring their first US employees while developing the talent foundation needed for American market expansion.
Align recruitment plans with growth objectives, operating processes, commercial metrics, and broader go-to-market execution.
Hiring a business development manager requires more than matching keywords on a résumé. HaGesher Group assesses commercial capability alongside communication style, cultural alignment, and fit with your growth plans. Our team helps Israeli companies and other growth-focused organizations identify candidates who can contribute effectively within US markets, reducing hiring risk while supporting stronger sales and go-to-market execution.
See how targeted recruitment and go-to-market guidance support companies building stronger commercial teams.
"Exceptional Headhunting Service I had the privilege of working with Ben over 18 months. Ben rapidly and efficiently built our marketing, client success, and sales teams. Beyond headhunting, Ben emerged as a valuable thought partner, providing insights into talent acquisition. I highly recommend Ben. If you seek results and strategic..."
"We worked with Ben and his group recently, and I could not ask for a better partner. Ben was quick and professional, and always available. What most impressed me is the high level of candidates Ben provided, based on the profile we agreed upon at the beginning of the search...."
"Ben is a very dedicated recruiter that spend a good amount of time to understand the customer needs. By analyzing the fine details of the needed candidates he always managed to get a good list of them that usually ends up by hiring one. Highly recommend to work with Ben."
"Ben provided exceptional placement and HR services for our company. He demonstrated remarkable expertise in identifying top talent and seamlessly matching candidates with our specific needs. Ben's professionalism, dedication, and keen understanding of our industry made the entire hiring process efficient and successful. I highly recommend Ben for any organization..."
"Exceptional Headhunting Service I had the privilege of working with Ben over 18 months. Ben rapidly and efficiently built our marketing, client success, and sales teams. Beyond headhunting, Ben emerged as a valuable thought partner, providing insights into talent acquisition. I highly recommend Ben. If you seek results and strategic..."
"We worked with Ben and his group recently, and I could not ask for a better partner. Ben was quick and professional, and always available. What most impressed me is the high level of candidates Ben provided, based on the profile we agreed upon at the beginning of the search...."
"Ben is a very dedicated recruiter that spend a good amount of time to understand the customer needs. By analyzing the fine details of the needed candidates he always managed to get a good list of them that usually ends up by hiring one. Highly recommend to work with Ben."
"Ben provided exceptional placement and HR services for our company. He demonstrated remarkable expertise in identifying top talent and seamlessly matching candidates with our specific needs. Ben's professionalism, dedication, and keen understanding of our industry made the entire hiring process efficient and successful. I highly recommend Ben for any organization..."
"Exceptional Headhunting Service I had the privilege of working with Ben over 18 months. Ben rapidly and efficiently built our marketing, client success, and sales teams. Beyond headhunting, Ben emerged as a valuable thought partner, providing insights into talent acquisition. I highly recommend Ben. If you seek results and strategic..."
"We worked with Ben and his group recently, and I could not ask for a better partner. Ben was quick and professional, and always available. What most impressed me is the high level of candidates Ben provided, based on the profile we agreed upon at the beginning of the search...."
"Ben is a very dedicated recruiter that spend a good amount of time to understand the customer needs. By analyzing the fine details of the needed candidates he always managed to get a good list of them that usually ends up by hiring one. Highly recommend to work with Ben."
"Ben provided exceptional placement and HR services for our company. He demonstrated remarkable expertise in identifying top talent and seamlessly matching candidates with our specific needs. Ben's professionalism, dedication, and keen understanding of our industry made the entire hiring process efficient and successful. I highly recommend Ben for any organization..."
A focused recruitment partner for Israeli companies and organizations building commercial capabilities in America.
Bridge Israeli business culture and US hiring expectations with guidance grounded in both markets.
Assess candidates for communication style and cultural fit alongside functional business development capability.
Use discovery, profile calibration, targeted sourcing, structured interviews, and reference validation to improve hiring decisions.
Connect recruitment with go-to-market planning, growth objectives, processes, and commercial metrics for US teams.
Experienced recruitment and go-to-market advisors helping companies build US commercial teams.
Chief Executive Officer; Co-Founder; SHRM-CP
Ben Gross is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of HaGesher Group, bringing a proven track record as a seasoned headhunter specializing in identifying top-tier global talent for startups. He holds a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential, reflecting his deep expertise in human resources and talent strategy. Ben focuses on helping Israeli companies successfully hire and go to market in the United States, guiding founders through the complexities of cross-border recruitment. His approach combines rigorous candidate screening with a keen understanding of cultural alignment between Israeli teams and American hires. Based in New York, Ben leverages his network across AI, software, semiconductor, defense, and medical device industries to connect clients with exceptional leadership and go-to-market talent, ensuring every placement supports long-term business growth.
Co-Founder; Go-to-Market Expert
Francesca Gross is a co-founder of HaGesher Group and a visionary go-to-market expert dedicated to helping startups translate their technology into memorable, compelling stories. She specializes in narrative strategy, business development, and product-market fit analysis for Israeli companies entering the American market. Francesca's expertise was recently showcased when she moderated the 'From Pilot to Revenue' panel at Atlanta AI Week, discussing how startups can convert AI pilots into sustainable revenue. She works closely with founders and executives to align growth plans with talent acquisition, operational processes, and measurable metrics. Passionate about bridging cultural and communication gaps between Israeli and American business practices, Francesca is committed to empowering her clients with the strategic insight and storytelling tools needed to succeed in a competitive U.S. market.
The service includes candidate sourcing, in-depth profiling, vetting, structured interviews, and placement support for business development and related commercial roles. HaGesher Group also evaluates cultural alignment and can connect recruitment planning with broader go-to-market objectives. This approach is designed to help companies build US-facing teams that support sales growth, customer relationships, and commercial execution.
Talk with HaGesher Group about building your US business development team.
Ben Gross holds SHRM-CP certification.
HaGesher Group spoke at a 2024 event about recruitment and global expansion.
Francesca Gross moderated the “From Pilot to Revenue” panel in 2026.
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You can also send us a quick email at ben@hageshergroup.com.
You can also send us a quick email at ben@hageshergroup.com.