Introducing Pay-as-you-Grow2026-03-06T12:38:17+00:00

INTRODUCING PAY-AS-YOU-GROW

Hire better. Pay smarter. Protect your runway.

Hire cybersecurity GTM talent without large upfront recruiter fees

Make critical GTM hires while protecting runway and reducing downside risk.

  • No upfront fee

  • 12 monthly payments

  • Payments stop if the hire leaves

Hire cybersecurity GTM talent without large upfront recruiter fees

Make critical GTM hires while protecting runway and reducing downside risk.

  • No upfront fee

  • 12 monthly payments

  • Payments stop if the hire leaves

90-Second Founder Testimonial: Why this works for VC-backed cyber start-ups

See how Pay-as-you-Grow works for your team

Share your contact details below, and we’ll personally reach out to arrange a short 15-minute walkthrough.

See how Pay-as-you-Grow works for your team

Share your contact details below, and we’ll personally reach out to arrange a short 15-minute walkthrough.

How Pay-as-you-Grow works

Simple, transparent, start-up friendly.

  • We run the search on a contingent basis – you only pay if we place the hire.

  • Your new hire starts and the first invoice goes out 30 days later – if they leave within those 30 days, you pay nothing.

  • First payment after 30 days – the total recruitment fee is divided into 12 equal monthly payments.

  • If your hire leaves within those 12 months, payments stop immediately – no chasing credits or rebates.

Why VC’s & Early-Stage founders use this

  • Preserves runway

  • Enables faster GTM hiring

  • Matches hiring costs to revenue growth

  • No rebate disputes – payments simply stop

Traditional recruitment vs Pay-as-you-Grow

Traditional Recruitment Pay-as-you-Grow
When you pay Invoiced on start date Invoiced 30 days after start date
How you pay One large payment 12 equal monthly payments
If the hire leaves Limited rebate (8-26 weeks) Remaining payments stop
Cashflow impact High upfront cost Low, predictable, runway-friendly
Incentives Recruiter paid in full We stay invested for 12 months

Example Cost Breakdown (Based on Typical GTM Salaries)

*Your actual monthly payment is calculated using our standard 20% fee applied to your candidate’s starting base salary, divided into 12 equal monthly payments.

Role Average Base Salary Fee Percentage Monthly Fee (12 months) Total Fee
Customer Success Manager $140k 20% $2,333 $28,000
Enterprise Account Executive $150k  20% $2,500 $30,000
Regional VP / Sales Director $175k  20% $2,916 $35,000
VP of Sales $225k  20% $3,750 $45,000
CRO $300k  20% $5,000 $60,000

Figures based on U.S. averages. UK equivalents are also available for cross-regional hiring.

Why The Cyber Bench

Cybersecurity GTM recruitment specialists.

  • Focused on Seed to Series C cybersecurity startups

  • Build GTM teams across North America and EMEA

  • Cover roles from individual contributor though C-suite

  • Cybersecurity GTM recruitment specialists

See how Pay-as-you-Grow works for your team

Share your contact details below, and we’ll personally reach out to arrange a short 15-minute walkthrough.

FAQs

No. Your first payment starts 30 days after your new hire starts.

You only pay for the months completed. The rest of the scheduled payments stop.

No. Pay-as-you-Grow doesn’t make recruitment cheaper; it makes it smarter.

Yes. We focus exclusively on GTM roles for cybersecurity start-ups.

Yes. Each search can be placed on its own Pay-as-you-Grow structure.

How To Screen And Shortlist Cybersecurity Sales Candidates

Our guide will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to identify the right talent for your organisation.

Are Your Cybersecurity Recruitment Efforts Built on Fact or Fiction?

Our resource will provide you with actionable insights to improve your cybersecurity recruitment strategy.

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