Specialist Sales Recruitment Agency in Manchester
We help Manchester businesses hire high-performing sales talent faster, with carefully vetted candidates who can drive growth from day one.
Sourcing the Best Sales Candidates for Your Position
We recruit across the full range of sales roles, from telesales, SDR and field sales to account management, pre-sales and senior commercial hires. Whether you need someone to win new business, grow key accounts or lead a team, we focus on people who can make a real impact from day one.
Our job is not just to send CVs. We headhunt, tap into trusted networks and speak to candidates who are not actively applying but may be the right fit for your business. That gives you access to stronger talent, not just whoever happens to be on the market.
Every candidate is carefully assessed before we recommend them. We look at their track record, how they handle pressure, how they build trust with customers and whether they will suit your culture as well as your sales goals. That is what makes our approach to sales recruitment in Manchester more targeted, practical and effective.
Business Development
When clients come to us for business development hires, they are usually trying to solve a very real problem. They need more conversations, more qualified opportunities and more momentum in the pipeline. That is where our Manchester network of Business Development Managers and high-quality SDR candidates comes in.
We speak to people who know how to create real sales opportunities, not just talk about targets. They know how to research accounts, start the right conversations and keep deals moving without sounding scripted or pushy.
Whether you need someone to break into a new market, book meetings for your senior team or build a pipeline from scratch, we help you find candidates with resilience, curiosity and commercial instinct. In a business development role, those qualities matter just as much as experience on paper.
Sales Managers & Directors
A strong sales leader strengthens far more than revenue alone. They set the pace, bring structure to the pipeline and help good salespeople become consistently strong performers. When we recruit Sales Managers and Sales Directors in Manchester, we focus on people who bring clarity, accountability and more consistent performance to the team.
We headhunt senior sales talent who can set clear targets, sharpen strategy and coach teams through the day-to-day reality of selling. That might mean leading a regional field sales team, improving conversion across an inside sales team or bringing more consistency to account growth.
We also look closely at leadership style. A strong CV matters, but so does the ability to win trust, raise standards and keep a team moving when the pressure is on. For businesses scaling from a Manchester base, that balance of commercial judgement and strong team leadership is what really counts.
Territory Sales Representatives
Great territory salespeople do more than cover miles on a map. They know how to build trust in their patch, spot real opportunities and keep regional accounts moving in the right direction.
When we recruit Territory Sales Representatives, we look for people who already understand how the North West England and Greater Manchester market works. That includes reps who are confident in managing existing customers, opening new accounts and balancing relationship-building with consistent commercial performance.
We also look closely at how they manage their territory. Can they plan their week properly, prioritise the right customers and grow revenue without wasting time on low-value visits? Those details matter.
For clients hiring across regional field sales, we focus on candidates with local knowledge, strong account management habits and a proven ability to grow sales across their region.
Current Vacancies
Sales Representative
Sales Manager
Business Development
Sales Consultant
Territory Sales Representative
Sales Engineers
Our Local Knowledge & Reach in Manchester
Manchester is not one market. It is a mix of fast-moving Tech & SaaS businesses, established Manufacturing and Engineering firms, growing FMCG brands and strong commercial teams across Financial Services. Each one needs something slightly different from its sales hires, and that is where local knowledge really matters.
Because we work closely within Greater Manchester and the wider North West England market, we know where strong candidates tend to come from, what matters to them in a new role, and how to reach them before the wider market does. That helps us move with more accuracy and less wasted time.
Our network reaches across Manchester City Centre and surrounding areas such as Stockport, Salford and Trafford, so we can support both office-based and field-based hiring. For clients, that means better access to relevant candidates, a stronger shortlist and a smoother process from first conversation to final offer.
How Do We Fill Your Sales Job Vacancies?
Filling a sales vacancy should not feel confusing or drawn out. We keep the process clear, focused and easy to follow, so you always know where things stand.
First, we take time to understand exactly what you need from the hire. That means more than job title and salary. We want to understand your team, your sales process, what success looks like and the kind of person who will fit your culture.
From there, your dedicated sales recruitment consultant starts the search. We do not just wait for applications. To find better matches, we actively approach suitable people, including active and passive candidates.
Before anyone reaches your shortlist, we carry out careful vetting and pre-screening. We assess career history, motivations, communication skills, and overall cultural fit before recommending individuals who we believe are truly worth your time. This allows you to move faster and make decisions with greater confidence.
Our Recent Track Record in Manchester
Software firm in Manchester
A growing software business in Manchester had strong demand but a weak new business pipeline. Interest was there, but the pipeline was not moving well enough, and the founders were spending too much time chasing new business instead of running the company. They needed a Business Development Manager who could open doors with mid-market clients and give the founders more space to focus on delivery.
We filled the role with an expert BDM from a similar SaaS background. Within the first four months, the new hire built a healthier pipeline, booked steady meetings, and helped the client win two new recurring accounts.
Building products supplier in Greater Manchester
A supplier in the building products sector was losing sales because its North West patch lacked consistent coverage. They needed an Area Sales Manager who knew the region well and could rebuild links with merchants and contractors.
We placed an experienced field sales candidate with a strong track record in regional account growth. The result was better account coverage, improved customer contact, and a clear increase in monthly order value across the territory.
Consumer brand with a Manchester base
A consumer brand needed to replace an Account Manager at a difficult time. The person had left suddenly, and the business could not afford any wobble with key retail accounts during a busy trading period.
We moved quickly and presented a shortlist of candidates who could step in and get up to speed fast. The person they hired settled in fast, kept those key relationships steady, and gave the wider team some breathing room at exactly the right time.
FAQs
A good sales hire can increase revenue, improve team energy and create momentum quickly. A poor one can cost you months of time, lost opportunities and a lot of management effort. That is why many businesses choose to work with a specialist agency rather than handle every stage alone.
One of the biggest benefits is access. The strongest salespeople are often not applying on job boards, but they may be open to the right move if approached properly. We spend time speaking to passive candidates, qualifying them carefully, and judging whether they can actually do the job rather than simply interview well.
It also saves your team a huge amount of time. Instead of sorting through weak applications, chasing feedback and running first-stage screening, you see a smaller shortlist of people who have already been assessed for track record, communication skills, motivation and fit. With the added protection of reference checks and a replacement guarantee, the hiring risk becomes far easier to manage.
Yes. We offer a 30-day free replacement guarantee on every permanent placement we make.
If someone leaves within 30 days of starting, we restart the search and work to find a suitable replacement at no extra cost. That gives you a clear layer of protection at the point where any new hire is still settling in.
It also keeps our interests aligned with yours. We do not want to fill a role quickly and hope for the best. We want to place someone who can do the job well, fit your team, and stay.
Hiring always carries some risk, especially in sales, where the wrong fit can affect pipeline, morale and customer relationships. A clear replacement guarantee helps reduce that risk and gives you more confidence in the decision.
Testimonials
What out client says
FLSR has been instrumental in finding top-tier sales talent for our team. Their team was professional, efficient, and truly understood our needs - recommended!
FLSR really stepped up and found us some awesome sales pros! They totally got what we needed, and the process was super smooth. Big thumbs up!
FLSR nailed it! They found us great sales experts who fit our team perfectly. The process was seamless, and the results speak for themselves.
FLSR really impressed me with their understanding of the tech field. They found us sales talent who could speak our language. Definitely recommend!
