We help AI SaaS B2B startups, marketing and advertising agencies, e-commerce brands, and online education businesses hire revenue-critical talent, without posting a single job ad.
"Solid team, really fast response, always following up on everything. They hired someone who actually fits."
Revenue Director
$10M+ online education business
"The candidate understood our model immediately. It felt like they'd already built this business before."
Customer Success Coach
Marketing agency
"The quality of candidates was impressive. We had a clear winner by the second interview."
Sales Coach
Online coaching business
"I didn't think we'd find someone this fast. The shortlist was exactly what we needed."
Paid Media Manager
Online education & e-commerce
"They hit the ground running. Clean data from week one."
Revenue Director
$10M+ online education business
"The candidate understood our model immediately. It felt like they'd already built this business before."
Customer Success Coach
Marketing agency
"The quality of candidates was impressive. We had a clear winner by the second interview."
Sales Coach
Online coaching business
"I didn't think we'd find someone this fast. The shortlist was exactly what we needed."
Paid Media Manager
Online education & e-commerce
"They hit the ground running. Clean data from week one."
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If the next hire has to move revenue, book a call. We'll talk through the role, the priorities, and whether we are the right fit.
Who we work with
What founders say about us
"The shortlist was focused, relevant, and easy to move on. The hire made sense for the role and for the team. I would use Lila Recruit again without hesitation."
CPO · Ecommerce Equation · Role placed: Paid Media Manager
"Solid team, really fast response, always following up on everything. They hired someone who actually fits."
Founder · Lightningrowth · Role placed: Customer Success Coach
"In e-commerce, skill alone isn't enough. You need people who understand pace, numbers, and pressure. She filtered for that. The candidates matched how we work and think."
Founder · ECOMBASE · Role placed: Founding Member
"She was quick, direct, and easy to work with. The process felt straightforward and we didn't waste time going through irrelevant candidates."
Founder · Scaling Nomads · Role placed: Senior Paid Social Specialist
"They understood early on that we needed people who could operate independently across time zones. That focus made a big difference."
Founder · Lily and Fox · Roles placed: Operations Manager, Creative Strategist
"They stayed consistent with outreach and kept refining profiles based on feedback. The candidates improved quickly and we moved forward with people we wouldn't have reached ourselves."
Founder · Mischlervisuals · Role placed: BDR
"We needed to hire in Germany with pretty specific requirements. Communication was clear, she moved fast, and didn't send irrelevant profiles. A strong fit both professionally and personally."
Recruitment Director · Redcare Pharmacy
"The shortlist was focused, relevant, and easy to move on. The hire made sense for the role and for the team. I would use Lila Recruit again without hesitation."
CPO · Ecommerce Equation · Role placed: Paid Media Manager
"Solid team, really fast response, always following up on everything. They hired someone who actually fits."
Founder · Lightningrowth · Role placed: Customer Success Coach
"In e-commerce, skill alone isn't enough. She filtered for pace, numbers, and pressure. The candidates matched how we work and think."
Founder · ECOMBASE
The team behind the search
You work directly with Dila and Leon — not a rotating team of account managers. Every search gets our full attention from the first call to the signed offer.
About us →Why this works
7of the best candidates
are invisible.
They're not on job boards. They're not updating their CV. They're fully employed but open to the right conversation. That's who we go after.
Step 1
Map the market
We build a precise list of every person who's already done this job in a business like yours.
Step 2
Make it irresistible
We position your role as the opportunity it actually is. Not just another job.
Step 3
Cut the noise
We screen hard. You only meet people who are genuinely worth your time.
Step 4
Close with confidence
We stay in through interviews and offers so you hire the right person, not just the available one.
Us vs traditional recruiters
| Traditional recruiters | Lila Recruit | What this means for you | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to hire | 6 to 12 weeks | 1 to 4 weeks | Your role filled before the damage is done |
| Communication | Account managers, slow updates | Direct founder access. Same-day replies. | You're treated like a partner, not a ticket |
| Fee structure | Upfront fees, regardless of outcome | Small deposit + % on successful hire | We only really get paid when you do |
| Replacement guarantee | 30 days or less | 90 day free replacement | Hire with confidence, not just hope |
What you get
3 to 8 candidates.
Every one worth your time.
Deep role briefing. We learn your business, not just the job spec
We respect your time and only ask what matters
Straight-talking, fast communication throughout
Every candidate gets a real experience. It protects your brand
Offer structure advice based on what the market actually pays
No inflating salary expectations to justify our fee
We adapt fast if the brief changes. No drama.
You get our honest read on every candidate, not just a pitch
We see it through to signed offer. Start to finish.
Who we find
They understand digital products, agencies, e-commerce, funnels, remote teams, and the pace that comes with all of it.
They take initiative, ask better questions, and move work forward without waiting for a perfect playbook.
They don't just look good on paper. They make sense for the founder, the team, and the way the business actually works.
Ask them their numbers and they answer without hesitating. They own their wins and their losses too.
How we work
01
Discovery call
We discuss the role, define the priorities, and decide whether we are the right match for the search.
02
Avatar research
We map the talent profile and craft a clear role description that speaks to the right people.
03
Direct outreach
We review hundreds of relevant candidates and run them through quality checks before starting conversations.
04
Vetted shortlist
You receive a shortlist of 3 to 8 targeted candidates with a clear profile for each person.
05
Offer and onboarding
You interview the strongest candidates and choose the winner. We support the offer process and prepare for onboarding.
Frequently asked questions
Fast-growing online businesses: AI SaaS B2B startups, marketing and advertising agencies, e-commerce brands, and online education businesses. We are best for founder-led teams where revenue, speed, and team fit matter.
Some roles have been placed in one week. Most searches close within 1 to 4 weeks. Speed depends on how clearly defined the role is and how fast you can move on interviews. We don't let things sit.
Revenue-critical roles where the wrong hire is costly. Sales Directors, Revenue Directors, Chief Revenue Officers, Customer Success Managers, Paid Media Managers, Paid Search Managers, Performance Marketing Managers, Creative Strategists, Account Executives, and Go-to-Market Leads.
US, AUS, and Europe. Most searches are remote or remote-first. We place candidates across borders and understand how online teams hire.
We charge a small upfront deposit to start the search. This covers our time and keeps both sides committed. The placement fee is due when you hire. Book a discovery call and we'll walk through the numbers based on your role.
Yes. If a placement doesn't work out within 90 days, we run the search again at no extra cost. We stand behind every hire we make.
We are focused, direct, and human. We specialize in revenue teams for online businesses, speak to candidates like real people, and care about both sides of the hire.
Dila Yunifa
Founder · Lila Recruit
Still have questions? Book a call with Dila — she'll walk you through exactly how we work and whether we're the right fit.
Book a call with Dila →Work with Lila Recruit
Book a free discovery call. We'll talk through the role, your business, and whether we're the right fit for the search.