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.
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.
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.
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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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Client Return Rate
Let Us Recruit Your Industry's Best Sales Talent
Sales Recruitment Success – Our Search Process
Your Five-Stage Sales Head-Hunting Process
We act as your trusted advisor from start to finish. Our process is built to deliver results—fast, thorough, and with zero shortcuts.
Through five clear stages, you’ll get a strong, well-matched shortlist and a seamless experience that exceeds expectations every time.
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Your Five-Stage Sales Head-Hunting Process
1. Define the Search
We work closely with you to understand the unique challenges of the role and your business.
We help clarify the skills, experience, and mindset needed—and where useful, challenge assumptions and offer new ways to frame the position.
You’ll receive a detailed role and candidate brief, aligned with your goals, priorities, and success metrics.
2. Build the Search Strategy
We research your industry and target markets to identify high-performing sales talent with the right skills and experience.
You get a longlist of real, qualified options—not recycled CVs.
We also tap into third-party sources and networks to uncover passive candidates and validate early prospects.
3. Engage and Assess Candidates
We speak directly with selected candidates, using insight into their goals and motivators to spark genuine interest.
Every serious candidate goes through a competency-based interview tied to the role’s core requirements.
Only those who meet your criteria and show real interest make the shortlist.
4. Present Final Candidates
You receive a shortlist backed by thorough assessment, including:
Detailed candidate insights
Our proprietary Sales Hunter Intelligence Evaluation
Unedited CVs and Sales Assessment Profiles
We also gather informal third-party feedback to validate each candidate’s track record and reputation.
5. Finalise and Follow Through
Once you select your preferred candidate, we:
Handle reference and background checks (as required)
Support you through offer and contract negotiation
Manage communication through onboarding
Follow up with both you and the candidate post-placement to ensure a smooth transition
You stay supported from start to finish—and beyond.