Let us help you hire the top sales talent in your industry
Mid-level • Senior • Sales Management • Pre-sales • Sales Consultant • C-Suite
Read about our approach (or watch the video)
We know the best sales professionals are rare and they are extremely difficult to find through traditional recruitment methods. The reality is: successful salespeople are not looking for work, they are working, and need to be proactively recruited.
We complete an exhaustive search of all relevant candidates working within your industry, contact them directly, and pitch them on your opportunity. We then interview and assess the best talent before presentation to our clients.
If you’re looking to hire Great Salespeople, with proven talent, anywhere in the world, we invite you to connect and schedule a recruitment discovery call.
Sales Recruitment Success – Our Search Process
Five-Stage Sales Team Scaling System©
A bad hire costs time, money and momentum. We help you avoid that.
At The Sales Experts, we don’t just recruit – we scale sales teams that close and drive growth. With senior headhunters and smart AI tools, we deliver fast, high-impact hires that stay.
Our five-stage process is built to save you from costly trial-and-error and help you build a team that actually performs.
Read more about how we do it
Five-Stage Sales Team Scaling System©
You don’t just need a hire — you need a sales team that closes.
We go beyond recruitment — we build high-performance sales teams.
At The Sales Experts, our team of expert headhunters — each with over a decade of experience — works alongside proprietary AI Agents to deliver stronger, faster results. Our proven five-stage process doesn’t just fill vacancies — it fuels growth.
- Stage One: Establish Search Parameters
- What outcomes truly define success?
- Where are your current challenges?
- Which skills and competencies matter most?
- Stage Two: Determine Search Strategy
- Targeted outreach based on track record and potential
- Cross-sector insight to expand the pool
- Tap into off-market referrals and hidden talent
- Stage Three: Conduct an Exhaustive Search and Assessment
- Structured, competency-based interviews
- Proprietary Sales Hunter Intelligence Evaluation©
- Culture and performance alignment scoring
- Stage Four: Present Finalists for Client Interviews
- A curated shortlist with full Sales Assessment Profiles
- Original, unedited CVs for full transparency
- Informed references and third-party market insight
- Stage Five: Complete Search & Onboarding Support
- Manage the offer and contract stages
- Provide onboarding support and regular check-ins (30/60/90 days)
- Deliver post-placement reviews to ensure lasting success
We begin by digging deep into the realities of your business and role:
We create a tailored role and candidate blueprint that aligns with your objectives, success metrics, and company context, and we’re not afraid to challenge assumptions if it leads to better outcomes.
We don’t just search — we strategically map the market:
This approach creates a high-quality, tightly matched longlist, giving you real options from day one.
We assess, not just screen. Every candidate undergoes:
Only those who meet the brief and show exceptional potential make the shortlist, saving you time and increasing the chance of a successful hire.
You receive:
We make your decision process easier and smarter.
We stay with you beyond the hire:
With us, you get a partner, not just a placement.
Ready to Scale Your Sales Team? Let’s talk. No obligation, just expert advice on how to move forward — fast.
Our Sales Recruitment Case Studies
Our Core Values
Integrity
You get honesty, transparency, and a partnership built on trust—every step of the way.
Excellence
You can expect high standards, every time—because every placement we make is built for long-term success.
Community
You benefit from a true partnership—built on trust, collaboration, and shared goals.
What Makes Us Different?
Experienced Experts Only
Every search is led by senior headhunters who specialise in sales and have worked with us for 10+ years.
AI-Augmented Search Power
Our proprietary AI Agents speed up research, targeting, and shortlisting — so you get results faster..
Zero Fluff, Real Results
Every candidate is assessed, reference-checked, and presented exactly as they are. No edits. No spin.
Read more about The Sales Experts
You’ll work with experts who live and breathe sales.
The Sales Experts began 35 years ago in sales training and consulting. Clients saw the results—and turned to us for help hiring high-performing salespeople.
You’ll benefit from decades of experience in sales recruitment. We know what to look for, how to evaluate real selling ability, and how to spot the grit and drive that top performers bring to your business.
While the majority of our recruitment work falls into the categories below, chances are we’ve already headhunted in your sector too — just ask.
Industrial & Technical
- Manufacturing (including Electronic Manufacturing)
- Maritime & Marine
- Construction
- Automotive & Fleet
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Technology & Software
- Computer Software & SaaS
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- IT Managed Services
- Telecommunications
- Internet & Digital Platforms
Tech-Enabled Industries
- FinTech, EdTech, FoodTech, InsurTech, LegalTech, GreenTech, MadTech, RetailTech
Business Services
- Business Supplies & Equipment
- Facilities Services
Media & Marketing
- Digital Media
- Marketing & Advertising
- Publishing
- Events
Consumer & Retail
- Consumer Products
- FMCG
You’ll be working with a team that understands global growth.
We’ve helped fast-growing companies recruit top sales talent across 30+ countries.
Headquartered in London, we recruit across the UK, Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.
Our research-driven headhunting approach targets sales professionals with:
Proven, measurable success
Relevant experience for your role
Stable, high-quality career history
A true sales-hunter mindset
Our direct-to-candidate model delivers faster results—and better hires.
You’ll get:
A curated shortlist of the best available talent
Full candidate assessments
Detailed screening interviews before CVs are sent
Sales aptitude and personality evaluations
Reference checks
Credit and criminal checks (if required)
Full interview scheduling
Offer presentation and negotiation
A three-month replacement guarantee
At The Sales Experts, we handle every step of the recruitment process—so you hire the best in your industry.
That’s how we’ve achieved a 99% success rate. Let’s talk.
What clients say about us
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Boomerang Media has used The Sales Experts for senior sales recruitment over the past year during what has been an extremely challenging time for recruitment. Their approach is thoroughly professional, consultative, diligent, has scored notable successes for this company and has proved highly cost-effective. We intend to continue using Wyn and his team going forward. I cannot recommend them enough.
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Working with The Sales Experts has been phenomenal! Right off the bat, the search for our resources in the US and Europe has been easier and way faster compared to the other recruiting firms we’ve contracted to help find our needed niche resources (not just sales by the way). We’ve been really impressed with TSE’s speed, resourcefulness, and the quality of the candidates that have been endorsed to us. And with a very professional team, it is a real pleasure to work with them!
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The Sales Experts were an amazing partner in our search for highly talented Business Development VP’s to head up our sales team. They vetted all possible candidates and presented options that were well prepared and on brief. We hired 3 outstanding executives. All in this was a great experience for Spark and I would not hesitate to recommend The Sales Experts to anyone looking to find experienced sales professional.
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Placement Success Rate
Global Experience in 32 Countries on 5 Continents
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