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Rowland Mountain & Associates is an international executive search firm founded in 1987. We specialize in placing proven leaders in Business to Business Sales and Marketing on the commerical side and Manufacturing and Distribution Management in operations. Our markets include OEM's and Wholesale Distribution Channels for Building Products; Electrical Compenents and Utilities; Oil and Gas / Energy; Plastics and Chemicals Industries.

An open sales territory doesn’t stop costing you money because you haven’t found the right person yet.Customers still ne...
10/07/2026

An open sales territory doesn’t stop costing you money because you haven’t found the right person yet.

Customers still need attention.
Prospects still make buying decisions.
Competitors still show up.

Meanwhile, your strongest people may be covering the gap—and spending less time growing their own accounts.

That’s why the conversation about a sales hire needs to go beyond, “What will it cost to fill this role?”

Ask: “What are we losing while it stays open?”

The answer should shape the urgency of the search, without lowering the standard for the hire.

At Rowland Mountain & Associates, we help companies find sales talent who can earn customer trust and build lasting business.

As you plan for 2027, which gaps on your sales team deserve attention now?

Your 2027 growth plans start with the hiring decisions you make in Q4.If next year’s goals depend on stronger sales lead...
09/30/2026

Your 2027 growth plans start with the hiring decisions you make in Q4.

If next year’s goals depend on stronger sales leadership or additional producers, now is the time to begin the conversation.

Finding the right person takes time. So do interviews, notice periods, and onboarding. Then comes the work of learning your business and building customer relationships.

Q4 is your opportunity to get ahead of that timeline.

Start by asking:

• Where is our current team stretched?
• What skills or leadership will next year’s goals require?
• Who do we need to hire—and what will make the right person want to join us?

An effective search takes deliberate work: understanding your culture, the dynamics of your team, and the expectations of the role, then reaching and connecting with people who have compelling reasons to stay where they are.

At Rowland Mountain, we bring 39 years of experience placing sales, management, and executive talent to those conversations.

If a key hire is part of your 2027 plan, let’s talk in Q4.

A thoughtful search starts long before the first candidate conversation.It begins with understanding the company beyond ...
09/23/2026

A thoughtful search starts long before the first candidate conversation.

It begins with understanding the company beyond the job description. What does the culture feel like day to day? How does the team work together? What kind of leader brings out their best? Where is the business headed, and what will this person need to accomplish in their first year?

Those answers shape the search. A candidate can have the right industry experience and a strong record of results, but still be the wrong fit for the team or the way the company operates.

Then comes the deliberate work of finding and connecting with top talent. That means mapping the market, identifying people who are succeeding in relevant roles, and reaching out with a reason to talk that speaks to their experience and ambitions. Many of the strongest candidates are focused on their current work. Earning a conversation takes persistence, credibility, and a real understanding of why an opportunity might matter to them.

A thoughtful search brings those two sides together: a clear picture of what the company needs and a genuine connection with people who could help it grow.

The right person doesn’t just fill a position...They change the trajectory of the business.Great companies aren’t built ...
09/15/2026

The right person doesn’t just fill a position...
They change the trajectory of the business.

Great companies aren’t built by filling seats...
They’re built by finding people who create growth, challenge thinking, strengthen culture, and raise the performance of everyone around them.

Hiring is not an expense...
Hiring the right person is an investment in what the business can become.

Your best candidate probably isn’t applying to your job.  That may be one of the biggest misconceptions in today’s hirin...
09/09/2026

Your best candidate probably isn’t applying to your job. That may be one of the biggest misconceptions in today’s hiring market.

Yes, there are talented people looking for work.

But the person who could truly move the needle for your organization?..They may already have a job...They may be exceeding their numbers...They may be well compensated...And they may have absolutely no reason to scroll through job postings.

Until someone gives them one.

That’s the difference between filling a position and conducting a true search.

The best recruiting happens when you identify the people you actually want—not just the people who happen to apply—and then create a compelling reason for them to listen.

At Rowland Mountain & Associates, we don’t believe a stack of resumes equals a successful search.

The goal isn’t more candidates.
The goal is the right candidate.

And sometimes, the best person for the job doesn’t even know they’re looking yet.

September has a way of changing the conversation.Summer is over. Vacations are winding down. And suddenly, the end of th...
09/01/2026

September has a way of changing the conversation.

Summer is over. Vacations are winding down. And suddenly, the end of the year doesn’t feel very far away.

For business leaders, this is a great time to ask: Do we have the right people in the right seats to accomplish what we want to accomplish in 2027?

Not just enough people...
The right people.
The sales professionals who can open new markets.
The managers who can elevate a team.
The leaders who can take the business where it needs to go next.

Companies that get ahead of their talent needs now have an advantage. They have time to be thoughtful, selective, and strategic—rather than waiting until a critical position becomes an urgent problem.

Your 2027 results will be influenced by the people you put in place today.

September is a pretty good time to start thinking about it.

The best hire rarely happens by accident.When a company has an important role to fill, the quality of the hire often com...
08/26/2026

The best hire rarely happens by accident.

When a company has an important role to fill, the quality of the hire often comes down to one thing:

How thoroughly did you search the market?

A true talent search means identifying where the strongest people are, understanding who is succeeding in similar roles, researching the competitive landscape and proactively reaching out to individuals who may be an exceptional fit.

Many of the best candidates aren’t actively looking for a new opportunity. They’re successful, valued by their current employers and focused on doing their jobs well.

But that doesn’t mean they won’t listen when the right opportunity comes along.

That’s where a thorough search makes the difference.

It’s about uncovering talent you may not have known existed, creating conversations with proven performers and giving your organization the opportunity to choose from the best talent in the market.

For an important sales, management or leadership hire, the question shouldn’t simply be:

“Did we find a good candidate?”

It should be:

“Did we search thoroughly enough to know we found the right one?”

Great hires start with great searches.

08/19/2026

Are you getting paid for the revenue you actually produce?

We are looking to connect with high-performing B2B sales professionals with 3+ years of experience who are ready for a bigger opportunity — and a compensation plan that doesn’t put a ceiling on their success.

And this isn’t a “commission-only” opportunity.

We’re talking about:
💰 Competitive base salary
🚀 UNCAPPED commission potential
🚗 Car allowance
⭐ Amazing benefits package

It’s the stability of a strong base salary and benefits — with the upside to significantly increase your earnings based on your performance.

If you’re someone who:
🔥 Consistently exceeds quota
🔥 Knows how to prospect, build relationships and close
🔥 Is competitive, driven and financially motivated
🔥 Wants to be rewarded for RESULTS — not tenure
🔥 Is ready to bet on yourself and take your career to the next level
…we want to talk to you.

You may be perfectly happy where you are.

But if you’ve ever looked at your commission check and thought, “I should be making more for what I’m producing,” it might be worth a confidential conversation.

📩 DM us directly or comment “INTERESTED” and we will reach out.

Not looking yourself? Tag a great salesperson who should be earning more for the results they deliver.

At Rowland Mountain & Associates, we work with industry leading companies to identify experienced professionals for conf...
08/12/2026

At Rowland Mountain & Associates, we work with industry leading companies to identify experienced professionals for confidential, high-impact sales and marketing roles—many of which never make it to the job boards.

If you’re an accomplished sales or marketing professional in the packaging or building products industries, We would love to get to know you!

You don’t have to be actively looking. Sometimes the best career move starts with a conversation. Let’s connect. Your next opportunity may be closer than you think!

📩 Message us directly or reach out to learn more about opportunities that may align with your experience and goals.

The temperatures aren't the only thing heating up this summer...While many people assume hiring slows down this time of ...
07/29/2026

The temperatures aren't the only thing heating up this summer...

While many people assume hiring slows down this time of year, some of the best career conversations happen in July and August.
Why?

Because the constant rush of the first half of the year finally gives people a chance to reflect.

They're asking themselves:
☀️ Am I still growing?
☀️ Am I making the impact I want?
☀️ Is this where I want to be a year from now?

The same is true for companies.

The organizations that use the summer months to strengthen their teams are often the ones that enter the fall ahead of the competition.

Don't mistake a quieter market for a stagnant one.

Sometimes, the biggest career moves—and the smartest hiring decisions—begin when everyone else assumes things have cooled off.

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Atlanta, GA

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+14043252189

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