Sales and Leadership Recruitment in Automation and Material Handling

As industry insiders, we've walked in the shoes of the clients and candidates we now serve, bringing unmatched insight to every placement.

WHO WE SERVE

Serving the Industry We Know Best

At Henry North, we specialize in partnering with companies in the material handling and automation industries, from forklift manufacturers and dealers to advanced robotics and warehouse automation providers. Whether you are an individual seeking your next career or a company ready to grow your team, we are here to help.

Material Handling

Material Handling

Automation Systems

Automation
Systems

Automation Systems

AMR's & AGV's

AMR's & AGV's

Industrial Products

Industrial Products

Benefits

Why Partner with Henry North

Actual Results

Done with endless searches and empty promises? Partner with Henry North and benefit from deeply vetted candidates delivered with urgency.

Consultative Approach

We want to understand you and your business. Your challenges and goals.  One size fits all does not have a place in our partnerships.

Industry Insiders

We’ve sold. We’ve hired. We’ve led. We know the game of talent acquisition has changed.  Let us help you change with it.

Enhanced Candidate & Client Experiences

Customer experience isn’t just a phrase; it’s our mission. Clients and candidates alike feel valued and heard.

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Material Handling

Industrial Products

Automation

Executives

Sales Leaders

Account Managers

SDR’s

Customer Success

Aftermarket Rep

PROCESS

The Henry North Approach

STEP 1

Discover Your Needs

We take the time to deeply understand your company’s goals, values, and team dynamics.

STEP 2

Source Elite Talent

Using our extensive network and industry expertise, we source high-caliber candidates who match your specific needs.

STEP 3

Deliver with Speed

Time is of the essence. We quickly provide a shortlist of candidates ready to take your business to the next level.

STEP 4

Long Term Partnership

After the hire, we remain a partner, offering support to ensure lasting success.

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Talent Search Today

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ABOUT US

Meet Our Team

Built on experience, driven by results—let’s build your team together.

Scott Smith

Talent Partner

Scott specializes in connecting top talent with material handling and automation companies. He began his career as an individual contributor, quickly excelling to become a Presidents Club winner. Most recently, he led a team of full-cycle sales representatives in the Southeast, developing go-to-market strategies and driving growth.

"The name of the game is people. Success comes from finding winners and putting them in a position to succeed. Let the players play."

Camp Jennings

Talent Partner

Camp has been selling and building sales teams in this space for over a decade.  If he has learned one thing, it is the importance of making the right hire - of having the right people on the team.  Catch Camp golfing, spending time with his young daughters, or at a college football game – War Eagle!

“Nothing beats hiring coachable talent with innate grit and setting them up to run.”

Our Core Values

Relational over Transactional

Building relationships internally and externally with long term perspective

Relational over Transactional

Building relationships internally and externally with long term perspective

Relational over Transactional

Building relationships internally and externally with long term perspective

Curiosity

We will never have all of the answers so we will never stop asking questions

Curiosity

We will never have all of the answers so we will never stop asking questions

Curiosity

We will never have all of the answers so we will never stop asking questions

Customer Experience Focus

People don't forget how you make them feel

Customer Experience Focus

People don't forget how you make them feel

Customer Experience Focus

People don't forget how you make them feel

Perspective

Having the right perspective keeps us focused on what truly matters

Perspective

Having the right perspective keeps us focused on what truly matters

Perspective

Having the right perspective keeps us focused on what truly matters

Grit

Passionate & Persistent. When things become tedious or difficult, we push harder

Grit

Passionate & Persistent. When things become tedious or difficult, we push harder

Grit

Passionate & Persistent. When things become tedious or difficult, we push harder

Give Back

Life is richer when we focus on giving back, not just the work we do.

Give Back

Life is richer when we focus on giving back, not just the work we do.

Give Back

Life is richer when we focus on giving back, not just the work we do.

FAQs

Common Questions About Our Services

What industries do you serve?

We specialize in material handling and industrial automation, with clients in warehouse equipment, automation solutions, and more.

What type of roles do you fill?

Leadership and go-to-market roles with a typical compensation range of $100,000 – $500,000. We are open to searches below that threshold for bulk hiring needs.

How quickly can I expect candidates?

Several elements influence the speed and success of a hiring search, but on average, the entire process— from kickoff to extending an offer— spans 2-6 weeks. Entry-level sales roles are often filled more quickly, whereas senior production, leadership, and executive positions generally require more time. The timeline is also shaped by the client’s specific hiring procedures, the number of decision-makers involved, and their availability throughout the process.

What is your fee structure?

Our core services span a range of recruitment models. The majority of our clients are in a retained search partnership, but we do offer contingent, contracted, & more depending on the need. The fee’s range based on the model and other contributing factors. We are the most equipped talent partner in this market and as result the investment will match.

How do you find top talent?

We leverage our extensive industry network and the voice/brand we have built within. We invest in advanced sourcing technologies and remain up to speed with the latest and greatest tools available. Pairing these things with our core value, grit, there is no candidate we can not find.

What industries do you serve?

We specialize in material handling and industrial automation, with clients in warehouse equipment, automation solutions, and more.

What type of roles do you fill?

Leadership and go-to-market roles with a typical compensation range of $100,000 – $500,000. We are open to searches below that threshold for bulk hiring needs.

How quickly can I expect candidates?

Several elements influence the speed and success of a hiring search, but on average, the entire process— from kickoff to extending an offer— spans 2-6 weeks. Entry-level sales roles are often filled more quickly, whereas senior production, leadership, and executive positions generally require more time. The timeline is also shaped by the client’s specific hiring procedures, the number of decision-makers involved, and their availability throughout the process.

What is your fee structure?

Our core services span a range of recruitment models. The majority of our clients are in a retained search partnership, but we do offer contingent, contracted, & more depending on the need. The fee’s range based on the model and other contributing factors. We are the most equipped talent partner in this market and as result the investment will match.

How do you find top talent?

We leverage our extensive industry network and the voice/brand we have built within. We invest in advanced sourcing technologies and remain up to speed with the latest and greatest tools available. Pairing these things with our core value, grit, there is no candidate we can not find.

What industries do you serve?

We specialize in material handling and industrial automation, with clients in warehouse equipment, automation solutions, and more.

What type of roles do you fill?

Leadership and go-to-market roles with a typical compensation range of $100,000 – $500,000. We are open to searches below that threshold for bulk hiring needs.

How quickly can I expect candidates?

Several elements influence the speed and success of a hiring search, but on average, the entire process— from kickoff to extending an offer— spans 2-6 weeks. Entry-level sales roles are often filled more quickly, whereas senior production, leadership, and executive positions generally require more time. The timeline is also shaped by the client’s specific hiring procedures, the number of decision-makers involved, and their availability throughout the process.

What is your fee structure?

Our core services span a range of recruitment models. The majority of our clients are in a retained search partnership, but we do offer contingent, contracted, & more depending on the need. The fee’s range based on the model and other contributing factors. We are the most equipped talent partner in this market and as result the investment will match.

How do you find top talent?

We leverage our extensive industry network and the voice/brand we have built within. We invest in advanced sourcing technologies and remain up to speed with the latest and greatest tools available. Pairing these things with our core value, grit, there is no candidate we can not find.

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