Ninety Thousand Hours

High-performance sales recruitment

For the difference makers

Your trusted recruitment partner for Information, Media, and Events

NINETY THOUSAND HOURS

stands apart from the crowd

At NinetyThousandHours, we work closely with CEOs, Founders, and Directors of fast-growing Information, Media & Event companies to help them find the best sales talent. Our approach is fast and effective, but more importantly, it’s built to deliver lasting results.

We connect our clients with top-performing sales professionals and support them in creating a thriving sales culture that fuels business growth.

More than just a recruitment firm, we’re dedicated to building long-term relationships, finding the right people for your team, and ensuring your success well into the future.

25+ years combined experience

Say Goodbye to Mediocrity and Hello to Growth

Struggling with sluggish sales, constant hiring headaches, or mounting pressure from investors? You’re not alone. Many CEOs, Founders, and MDs leading Information, Media & Events businesses face these challenges. Without the right talent, your business stalls, leaving you stressed, overwhelmed, and stuck in the day-to-day grind.

At NinetyThousandHours, we help you break free by connecting you with top-performing sales professionals who drive real results. We provide the expertise and support to build cohesive, high-performing teams that significantly boost your revenue and create a thriving company culture.

With our help, you’ll move past operational bottlenecks and finally have the space to focus on your vision. Say goodbye to burnout and hello to business growth that works even when you’re not there—allowing you to enjoy both professional success and personal freedom.

Information

Our expertise lies in connecting high-calibre sales talent with information businesses that thrive on subscription-based revenue. These enterprises rely on delivering premium content, data, and insights to their subscribers. Whether it’s premium content, memberships, or exclusive paid communities, we understand the unique demands of recurring revenue models and are adept at finding the right professionals to drive growth and innovation in this sector.

Media
In the dynamic world of media, we specialise in sourcing top sales talent for publishers who generate revenue through a diverse range of channels. From multichannel sponsorships, marketing solutions, content syndication, display advertising to demand and lead-generation services, we recognise the complexities of the media landscape.
Events

We specialise in connecting top sales professionals with leading events businesses, ensuring the perfect match for your needs. Whether it's organising conferences, awards ceremonies, 1-2-1 meetings, or tradeshows, we have a deep understanding of the unique requirements each event demands. From selling complex, high-value campaigns and sponsorships (spex) to optimising floor space and booth sales, we are well-versed in the intricacies of event sales

Information

Information businesses use subscription models to deliver premium content, data, and insights. We recruit sales talent for companies in this sector who specialise in driving recurring revenue and scaling high-value content services.

Media

Media companies are shifting from traditional advertising to demand and lead generation. We connect media businesses with sales experts skilled in high-ROI campaigns, content syndication, and intent-based marketing.

Events

Events businesses, hosting conferences and exhibitions, thrive on strong sales talent to drive sponsorships and partnerships. We recruit for companies focused on high-quality content and audience engagement, helping them scale through impactful event experiences.

Why we succeed

Building and maintaining the trust of our clients is our number one priority.

We understand the roles we recruit for are business-critical and you need 100% confidence in us as your partner. That begins with total honesty and transparency in communication.

We want you to work with the best people, all the time. That starts with us.

When you meet our directors at the outset, they will be the people who will stay with you through the process, not handing you off to inexperienced juniors.

You'll find a lot of information in our site about process, because it's the foundation of our consistent success.

We're happy to be open about the details, because it's important you understand how and why our methods get results, rather than just hoping you picked a reliable partner.

Let's be clear. We do not quit on a search. Ever.

We are tenacious, resourceful and we always get the job done. Our clients will tell you there is no more committed team you can work with.

Transparency

Building and maintaining the trust of our clients is our number one priority.

We understand the roles we recruit for are business-critical and you need 100% confidence in us as your partner. That begins with total honesty and transparency in communication.

Experienced consultants

We want you to work with the best people, all the time. That starts with us.

When you meet our directors at the outset, they will be the people who will stay with you through the process, not handing you off to inexperienced juniors.

Rock-solid process

You'll find a lot of information in our site about process, because it's the foundation of our consistent success.

We're happy to be open about the details, because it's important you understand how and why our methods get results, rather than just hoping you picked a reliable partner.

Commitment

Let's be clear. We do not quit on a search. Ever.

We are tenacious, resourceful and we always get the job done. Our clients will tell you there is no more committed team you can work with.

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Ninety Thousand Hours have succeeded in recruiting for us where others have failed. They are a cut above the crowd.

How we work

Step 01

Kick off meeting

Step 02

Research phase

Step 03

Kick off meeting

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Qualification

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Interview Phase

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Onboarding

Your search team

Rob Forsyth and Gemma Butler have a combined 32+ years experience in talent management and search.

We are a duo with an entire team’s worth of knowledge, a naturally supportive approach with candidates and a deep understanding of our specialist market sectors.

Robert Forsyth
DIRECTOR

Gemma Butler
DIRECTOR

Let's work together

Every successful partnership begins with an honest conversation.

We’ve helped businesses overcome every kind of recruitment challenge, so whatever you need to achieve, we’ll be able to help you find the path to the right solution for you.

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