The Kas Group
Your Partner for Top Talent. Dedicated to Building High-Performing Teams since 2014.
Specialized Recruiting Solutions
For over a decade, we have been dedicated to building high-performing teams for our clients. In today's competitive market, this means having a deep understanding of the talent landscape, from closing top sales professionals to securing cutting-edge AI engineers.
Traditional recruiting methods often rely on broad-stroke algorithms. We offer a specialized, expert-led approach that delivers exceptional results by speaking the language of the roles we fill. Whether it's GTM strategy or LLM architecture, we prioritize technical depth and cultural resilience.
Our mission is simple: To provide companies with the leadership and technical prowess they need to win. By focusing exclusively on Sales and AI Technical recruiting, we maintain a caliber of network that generalist firms cannot match.
Why Partner With Us?
- •Exclusive Access to Passive Talent
- •Consultative Approach to Org Design
- •Speed to Hire without Compromising Quality
- •Retention-Focused Vetting
Leadership
Chris Stinson is the Founder and Lead Sales Recruiter of The Kas Group. Since 2014, he has specialized in placing elite B2B SaaS sales talent (SDRs, enterprise Account Executives and Sales Managers) and partners with Derek Norton for AI and data engineering searches. Chris is based in Alpharetta, Georgia (Atlanta metro) and recruits nationally.
Quick Facts
- •Founded 2014: Alpharetta, GA (Atlanta metro)
- •Founder: Chris Stinson, sales recruiter since 2014
- •AI, ML and data candidates vetted by Derek Norton
- •Placements across North America
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Kas Group founded?
The Kas Group was founded in 2014 and has specialized in sales and AI technical recruiting for over a decade, headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia (Atlanta metro).
What does The Kas Group specialize in?
Two pillars: B2B SaaS sales talent (SDRs, Enterprise AEs and Sales Managers) and AI, ML and data engineering talent. At The Kas Group, Derek Norton personally vets our AI, ML and data candidates. Derek holds a PhD in Statistics, founded the Atlanta R Users Group, was a Global Lead Data Scientist at Microsoft, and is currently CTO at Life2.
What engagement models are available?
Kas Seat (monthly sales fractional), Kas Milestone Search (sales success or retained), and Kas Directed Pursuit. AI/tech is success-fee or retained quote only. It is never monthly. Market retained bands of $25k to $150k+ are industry context, not Kas tech list pricing.