Sales Recruitment by Sales Professionals

Sales Recruitment Specialists in London

Sales recruitment for London employers, from new-business development to enterprise account management and customer success, with UK-wide candidate reach.

Sales recruitment in London and across the UK

A selection of our clients nationwide.

Transparent pricing

Upfront fee structure with no hidden costs

12-month protection

Ongoing support for the first year of employment

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"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!"
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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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Commercial talent for London, connected across the UK

London commercial teams need people who understand their customers and the way buying decisions are made. We recruit sales, business development, account management and customer success professionals, including roles selling to organisations with several decision-makers.

Whether you are building a new team or adding specialist experience, we discuss the product, target market and revenue responsibilities. Our Fitzrovia location provides a place to meet by appointment, while the candidate search can reach across the UK.

South East · Location

Our London location

A local conversation. A nationwide search.

Discuss your next hire or career move with our team. We support employers and candidates in London and across the UK. Meetings in London are available by appointment.

London location

Zero Surplus (SW)4th Floor, Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 6EB

Meetings by appointment only.

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Sales recruitment across London

London’s commercial economy spans financial and business services, technology, life sciences and creative industries. City Hall’s sector overview describes this breadth. The relevant experience for a sales hire depends on the buyer and proposition within that wider economy.

We support recruitment enquiries from businesses across the capital, including the City, Canary Wharf and Shoreditch. An employer’s location gives the role a base; its customer market tells us more about the commercial background needed.

Enterprise sales and complex buying decisions

For an enterprise sales role, we discuss the people involved in a purchase, the typical contract value and the sales cycle. A candidate may need to work with procurement, technical stakeholders and an executive sponsor before a contract is agreed.

Our business development recruitment considers how the person creates opportunities and moves them towards a decision. We also establish what support is available from marketing, product specialists and account teams, rather than judging experience by job title alone.

Account growth and customer success in London

Winning a customer is one responsibility; keeping the relationship productive is another. We discuss whether your vacancy owns renewals, expansion, adoption or a mix of these, and which commercial decisions the person can make.

An ongoing customer success role can require different experience from a new-business position with a prospecting target. Clarifying that distinction helps shape the brief for software, professional service and other businesses selling through long-term relationships.

London office arrangements and a UK-wide search

For a London-based role, the actual office location, attendance pattern and customer travel need to be explicit. A hybrid arrangement should explain how often the person must attend, rather than leaving candidates to infer it from a London label.

Our location at Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street, Fitzrovia, is available for meetings by appointment. Send us your hiring brief to discuss the commercial responsibilities and whether the search should include candidates beyond the capital.

Sales recruitment in London: FAQs

Do you recruit sales professionals across London?

Yes. We support businesses and candidates throughout London. Our city meeting location is available by appointment, while the search for suitable people can cover London, the surrounding commuter area and the wider UK.

Where can candidates find your current London vacancies?

Roles matching London are displayed in the vacancies section of this page when available. Candidates can also view the full jobs list for the latest office-based, hybrid and other opportunities currently being recruited.

Do you work with start-ups, SMEs and larger London businesses?

Yes. We adjust the briefing and search to the company’s stage, team structure and hiring resources. A first commercial appointment needs different context from a hire joining an established department, even when the advertised titles appear similar.

Can you recruit for office-based and hybrid sales positions?

Yes. We ask employers to state the actual attendance pattern, rather than using ‘hybrid’ without detail. Clear expectations about office days, remote work and customer meetings help us approach candidates who can commit to the arrangement.

How should a London employer present salary and OTE?

The guaranteed base salary and on-target earnings should be shown separately. Candidates also need enough information about targets, commission rules and the opportunity available to understand what part of the package is achievable rather than guaranteed.

Discuss your sales hire in London

Hiring in London or elsewhere in the UK? Speak with our team about your next commercial hire.