Sheffield Sales Recruitment Agency

Matching proven salespeople with leading commercial roles in Sheffield and abroad and beyond.

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Create strong sales teams that generate growth in Sheffield

Sheffield has evolved into a well-rounded commercial city with strong roots in manufacturing, education, tech, and B2B services. From city-centre consultancies to supply chain firms and SaaS providers, businesses across the region are seeking sales professionals who can grow revenue, deepen client relationships, and drive strategic value. Whether you’re hiring a Business Development Executive, Account Manager or Head of Sales, we help Sheffield companies find people who get results.

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What’s Making Sales Recruitment Harder in Sheffield?

Finding Sector-Specific Sales Experience

Sheffield’s business landscape is diverse, and so are its sales requirements. Companies in engineering, tech, logistics, and professional services often struggle to find salespeople who truly understand their sector and customers.

Retaining Top Performers

With growing opportunities in Manchester and London, and an increase in remote sales roles, Sheffield employers must offer clear career development and a compelling employee value proposition to keep hold of their best sales talent.

Skills vs Culture Fit

Many Sheffield businesses value resilience, authenticity, and long-term thinking, but not every high-performing salesperson shares those values. Striking the right cultural fit is key to making successful long-term hires.

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From Sales Executives to Sales Directors, We Know Sheffield

We’ve worked with Sheffield businesses for over 20 years, helping them build and retain high-performing sales teams. Whether you’re launching a new product, scaling a commercial function, or replacing a key team member, we connect you with professionals who know how to hit targets and strengthen client relationships.

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roles filled within the required time frame, meeting their hiring targets consistently

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of interviews at interview stage within 1 week of assignment sign-off

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shortlist efficiency across software engineering, IT, testing & senior roles

Delivering Specialist Talent Solutions for Synectics

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Reduction in time-to-hire across various IT roles

Weeks average hiring time for senior tech roles

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Success rate in pre-screened candidates for tech roles

Efficient IT Talent Solutions for Aston Martin

Years trusting us for their niche IT and Digital niche roles

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Sourcing rate from CV to job placements

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Positive service feedback from the company stakeholders

Delivering Reliable IT Talent Solutions for APS Group

Years of dedicated recruitment support and expertise, aligned with its evolving needs

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Successfully filled key positions across departments, from support to C-suite

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Headcount expansion supported by Adria Solutions’ talent sourcing strategies

Fuelling Conferma’s Growth with Top Talent

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Smart, Strategic Sales Hiring for Sheffield Businesses

In today’s market, it’s not enough to hire someone who can sell, you need someone who can represent your brand, align with your goals, and evolve with your customers. That’s where we come in. We don’t just match CVs, we match people to your vision.

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From industrial giants to fast-growing tech firms, we’ve placed sales talent across a wide range of Sheffield’s key sectors, and we know what each one demands.

The best salespeople rarely job hunt. We actively engage with top-performing BDMs, SDRs and Account Managers who are open to the right opportunity, not just any job.

Whether you need to scale quickly, fill a leadership gap, or test new markets, we tailor our sales recruitment to fit your commercial model and team dynamic.

We help you attract better candidates by positioning your business with clarity, highlighting your mission, rewards, and career pathways in a way that resonates with serious talent.

We recruit for Sheffield-based roles while attracting national candidates with roots or ties to South Yorkshire, improving fit and retention.

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Why Sheffield is a Strong Base for Sales Talent

Sheffield’s balanced mix of industries makes it a prime location for sales professionals. With active business clusters in advanced manufacturing, education, logistics, and software, there’s consistent demand for commercially minded individuals across B2B and B2C sectors. Local employers such as Travis Perkins, Tribal Group, and Gripple contribute to a competitive commercial environment, while access to talent from both Sheffield universities keeps the pipeline strong. With a lower cost of living and excellent links to other northern cities, Sheffield is ideal for building a motivated, stable sales team. We help you make it happen.

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Hire faster than your competitors

We provide a friendly, forward-thinking, 360° recruitment service. With 20+ years of experience in marketing, digital and technology, we focus on happy hiring.

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We anticipate

We expect the unexpected and we know how to overcome complexities.

We’re confidential

We understand the sensitivities around recruiting talent.

We qualify

Rigorous candidate assessment comes as standard.

We take a second look

We uncover hidden gems through diligent talent sifting.

We find the right fit

We match the right candidate for the right company.

We plan for contingencies

With our contingency recruiting model, you only pay when you hire.

Areas we cover in Sheffield

Sheffield’s city centre is a dynamic hub for various industries. Similarly, there are many opportunities for IT, digital and marketing professionals in South Yorkshire.

Sheffield City Centre
Rotherham
Doncaster
Sheffield Business Park
Barnsley
Chesterfield
Sheffield Technology Parks
Meadowhall
Ecclesfield
Sheffield Digital Campus
Stocksbridge
Chapeltown
Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Park
Dronfield
Worksop

From SDRs to Sales Leaders, Pre-Qualified and Ready

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