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Sales Recruitment

From benchmarking and job specifications, presentation briefs, offer management, and even support during their first year, we’ve got you covered.

Sales recruitment by ex-sales professionals

Sales recruitment is one of our four main disciplines.

Before becoming sales recruiters, we spent over 10 years working in commercial roles ourselves, and that experience means we truly understand your recruitment needs and we know what it takes to make a successful sales hire.

We’re perfectly placed to support you through every stage of the hiring journey – whether you’re a senior sales leader, general manager, HR Specialist or Managing Director looking to secure a hire that will drive the future growth of your business… we can help. From benchmarking and job specifications, presentation briefs, offer management, and even support during their first year, we’ve got you covered.

Sales is a highly commercial recruitment category, and every role is unique. Success requires more than just matching CVs to job descriptions; it demands insight, experience, and a clear understanding of the specific industry sales process and varying duties depending on the level of the role. Be assured, whether you seek a Sales Executive, Sales Manager or Sales Director, we have proven recruitment strategies to ensure you the best shortlist, whatever the level. 

We’ve highlighted some of the common specialist areas of sales recruitment we support, but if you’ve read enough and are ready for a confidential, no-obligation chat, you can get in touch using the contact buttons below. We aim to respond to all sales recruitment enquiries within one hour.

Targeted ongoing support

We track top candidates and alert you when they’re ready to move, keeping you ahead.

Full LinkedIn access

Our retained approach gives us premium LinkedIn access to reach any professional worldwide.

Over 100 5-star reviews

We're rated 5/5 with over 100 reviews from happy companies and candidates on Google.

Retained results, contingency cost

Tell us who you want — we’ll actively find them, not wait for applications.

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Our focus is simple - to source outstanding commercial talent that drives growth, strengthens relationships and supports the long-term profitability of your business.

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Testimonials

We’re proud of our strong reputation and proven success in sales and business development recruitment.

Using a proactive, multi-channel approach, we find exceptional candidates who help your business thrive.

Rated 5 stars on Google ★★★★★
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    "Absolutely brilliant experience with Joby who initially contacted me about a role I’d applied for. The whole process was supportive, encouraging and he gave me the confidence to really go for it with my application, interview and second interview presentation. I was offered the role which I accepted and am really enjoying getting my teeth stuck into an exciting part-time role I didn’t think would exist, plus I’m surrounded by a great team of people in a lovely location. Could not recommend Joby and his team highly enough!"
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    "From our very first conversation Joby was so kind and helpful. He supported me through every interview stage with practical honest advice, timely feedback and encouragement. Thanks to Joby and the team at Zero Surplus I landed a role that’s the perfect fit for me and that I’m genuinely excited about. I honestly can’t thank them enough."
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    "My experience with this company has been excellent! Chris was very professional, attentive, and always quick to communicate. The recruitment process was smooth, transparent, and well organized, and his support made the transition much easier. I highly recommend them!"
  • Google
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    "Great recruiter. Fast and informative. Fully recommend to young professionals looking for work. Chris helped me through the process from start to finish, provided useful updates, and acted as a great middleman between myself and my new employer, including help with interview/presentation prep."
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    "I had a fantastic experience working with Chris Jacobs. He discovered my CV on CV Library and reached out with a role that was a perfect match for my background. Chris supported me throughout the entire application and interview process, offering valuable guidance and tips along the way. I'm now in my second week at a new job and couldn’t be happier. Thank you, Chris!"
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    "Chris is a fantastic recruiter. very knowledgeable, helped me throughout the whole process and was extremely reassuring from start to finish. I would highly recommend for businesses looking to fill roles and also to anyone looking to take the next step in their career, thank you again, Chris and the team!"

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Sales Recruitment FAQs

What makes Zero Surplus the best sales recruitment agency?

Zero Surplus is run by sales professionals, which gives us a unique understanding of the attributes, red flags, and achievements to look out for in every sales role. Because we’ve been in sales ourselves, we know exactly what top-performing candidates look like and what to avoid. So you can be assured that as a specialist sales recruiter, we have a different and priceless perspective from most other providers in the market.

I haven’t recruited in sales before. Where do I start?

Don’t worry, we have you covered. We will guide you through every step of the sales recruitment process. Meet with you in person or digitally to understand your business and your needs. Help you formulate your requirements and create a precise and attractive job specification. Then we can move to sourcing, assessing, and presenting top candidates. We can even create 2nd-stage tasks and advise you through the offer process, ensuring you can hire the right sales talent with confidence.

How can I find the best sales candidates?

We combine our market knowledge with proactive sourcing and best-in-market tools to identify and engage high-quality sales professionals. Each candidate is carefully assessed for skills, experience, and cultural fit. And by going beyond passive applications, we ensure we complement, as opposed to compete with, any direct sourcing. Ensuring your business gains access to the top sales talent that competitors might miss.

What sales roles can Zero Surplus recruit for?

We recruit across the full spectrum of sales positions, including sales executive, sales manager, head of sales and sales director positions. If you want somebody to sell a product or service, we can support. Whether you’re a SAAS business building a new team of SDRs or an engineering company sourcing a critical technical sales role, we provide a bespoke recruitment strategy for every role to ensure we secure the most qualified candidates.

How long does the sales recruitment process take?

Timelines depend on role complexity and how soon you can interview, but our active headhunting and market mapping process ensures faster results than traditional recruitment. Most clients receive qualified, high-potential sales candidates within 1 week, reducing downtime and helping your sales team perform at its best.

Why should I use Zero Surplus for my sales recruitment?

We ensure you will gain access to the best possible candidate pool for every sales hire. We provide honest, fair advice and feedback throughout the hiring process, ensuring you make informed decisions. Plus, our commitment doesn’t stop at placement; we offer ongoing support for 12 months.