Sales Recruitment by Sales Professionals

Sales Recruitment Specialists in Suffolk

We were your target audience – now we help you spot the best and avoid the worst.

Happy clients in Suffolk and beyond

Transparent pricing

Upfront fee structure with no hidden costs

12-month protection

Ongoing support for the first year of employment

"I had the pleasure of speaking with Joby in recent weeks, and he is nothing short of excellent in what he does! He takes the time to keep you informed and has a genuine interest in you and your goals. Best of all, he helped me secure my dream role. Would 100% recommend!"
Jannaire C
"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."
Sam B

We’re a specialist sales and business development recruitment agency supporting employers across Suffolk and the wider East Anglia coast.

With local insight and proactive outreach, we match businesses with standout sales talent — from first-role graduates to proven sales leaders.

Targeted ongoing support

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

Over 100 5-star reviews

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

Full LinkedIn access

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

Retained results, contingency cost

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

Sales Talent for a County on the Move

Suffolk blends coastal industry with fast-growing commercial centres in Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Lowestoft, Newmarket and Felixstowe. Strong links along the A14/A12 corridors and direct rail to London make the county an attractive base for ambitious professionals who want career opportunity and quality of life.

For companies expanding their sales teams, this connectivity opens up a deep local talent pool. Our sales recruitment in Suffolk focuses on finding people who understand the region’s markets and can deliver results from day one.

Why Suffolk Works for Sales Teams

The county’s economy is diverse: logistics and international trade centred on the Port of Felixstowe, food & drink (including breweries and producers in and around Bury St Edmunds), technology and telecoms clustered near Adastral Park, plus agriculture, energy and tourism along the coast. This mix creates opportunities at every level of seniority.

Whether you need FMCG account managers, B2B new-business specialists, or technically minded sales engineers, we connect candidates whose sector knowledge and commercial approach match your goals and customer base.

Our Suffolk Recruitment Method

We use a search-led, outreach-first approach — mapping the market, headhunting discreetly and engaging candidates other channels miss. Leveraging premium LinkedIn access and targeted networks, we build shortlists with evidence of performance, not just polished CVs.

Every brief starts with your outcomes: revenue targets, territory plans and culture fit. From permanent hires to interim and niche technical roles, we tailor the process for speed, clarity and long-term success — keeping you informed with concise, useful updates throughout.

Suffolk’s Momentum — and How We Help

Infrastructure investment, coastal energy projects and continued growth along the A14 corridor are creating fresh demand for capable sales teams across Suffolk. Professionals are drawn to the region’s balance of space, lifestyle and opportunity, giving employers access to motivated, high-calibre talent.

At Zero Surplus, we turn that momentum into results — introducing sales and business development professionals who fit your market and your culture. We’re proud to help Suffolk businesses build stronger teams, accelerate growth and hire with confidence.

Looking to recruit sales staff in Suffolk?

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