Integrated US Sales & Marketing Strategy Consulting

HaGesher Group helps Israeli companies build a practical path into the U.S. market through integrated sales, marketing, talent, and go-to-market strategy consulting. From positioning and customer understanding to commercial leadership and execution, our culturally fluent advisors align growth plans with the people, processes, messaging, and metrics needed to create meaningful American-market traction.

Strategy consultants collaborating with startup leaders on a U.S. market growth plan

Our Integrated Strategy Consulting Services

Strategic support connecting U.S. market entry, commercial positioning, sales execution, marketing narrative, and growth-focused talent.

U.S. Market Entry

Develop a practical go-to-market approach for entering, establishing, or scaling in the American market, including customer focus, positioning, messaging, sales strategy, and commercial execution.

Sales Strategy

Clarify the sales approach, ideal customer profile, and commercial priorities needed to turn ambitious growth goals into a more repeatable U.S. go-to-market motion.

Marketing Narrative

Translate complex technology and business value into clear, memorable stories that support customer communication, business development, and stronger market positioning.

Executive Search

Identify and place leadership talent across sales, marketing, and client success through candidate profiling, targeted sourcing, structured evaluation, and strategic talent acquisition consulting.

Team Building

Help startups and growth companies build high-performing commercial teams with attention to functional competency, cultural alignment, and long-term business needs.

Specialized Recruitment

Support U.S. small and medium-sized businesses in manufacturing, distribution, hardware, and healthcare with candidate sourcing, vetting, placement, and team-building guidance.

Integrated Growth Support

Turn U.S. Growth Goals Into Action

HaGesher Group combines go-to-market advisory, sales and marketing strategy, storytelling, executive search, and recruitment support for companies building in the American market. Our approach helps leadership teams sharpen customer understanding, positioning, messaging, talent needs, and commercial execution while bridging Israeli and U.S. business cultures. The result is a more aligned foundation for pursuing traction, building teams, and scaling thoughtfully.

Consultants guiding founders through an integrated U.S. growth strategy
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Growth In Practice

See how strategic recruitment, storytelling, and market expansion support can help ambitious companies move forward.

"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..."

Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis
Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis

"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...."

Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson
Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson

"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."

Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield
Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield

"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..."

Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit
Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit

"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..."

Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis
Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis

"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...."

Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson
Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson

"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."

Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield
Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield

"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..."

Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit
Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit

"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..."

Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis
Guy Reznik | Former General Manager @ Lumenis

"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...."

Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson
Nadav Yakir | US GM @ Plasson

"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."

Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield
Eran Rozenfeld | Former US GM @ Equashield

"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..."

Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit
Itamar Cohen | CEO @ Zipit
The HaGesher Difference

Why Choose HaGesher Group?

A culturally fluent partner connecting strategy, talent, and execution for American-market growth.

Cultural Fluency

Bridge Israeli and American communication styles, expectations, and workplace cultures with greater clarity.

Integrated Support

Connect go-to-market projects with recruitment, executive search, storytelling, and product-market fit analysis.

Targeted Expertise

Access networks spanning AI, software, semiconductor, defense, medical devices, and commercial functions.

Aligned Talent

Evaluate candidates for functional competency and cultural alignment with Israeli teams entering America.

Meet The HaGesher Team

Experienced advisors helping Israeli companies hire and grow in America.

Portrait of Ben Gross, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of HaGesher Group

Ben Gross

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.

Portrait of Francesca Gross, Co-Founder and Go-to-Market Expert at HaGesher Group

Francesca Gross

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a sales and marketing consultant do?

A sales and marketing consultant helps leadership teams clarify who they serve, how they are positioned, and how they can reach and convert customers. Support may include ideal customer profile development, messaging, sales approach, market strategy, business development, and commercial execution. HaGesher Group connects these activities with talent strategy and go-to-market planning for companies building in the American market.

Who does HaGesher Group’s strategy consulting support?

What can be included in an integrated U.S. go-to-market strategy?

Can you help an Israeli startup hire its first U.S. employees?

How does HaGesher Group evaluate candidates?

Can consulting support include messaging and storytelling?

Does HaGesher Group offer executive search for sales and marketing leaders?

How do we begin an integrated strategy consulting engagement?

Ready To Clarify Your U.S. Growth Plan?

Talk with HaGesher Group about your sales, marketing, and expansion priorities.

Verified Credentials

Awards and Recognition

SHRM Certified Professional credential held by Ben Gross

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

Ben Gross holds this certification.

HaGesher Group recognition for speaking at a Pitango event

Pitango Event Speaker

HaGesher Group spoke at a 2024 event about recruitment and global expansion.

Francesca Gross moderating an Atlanta AI Week panel

Atlanta AI Week Panel

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.