Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Sales Recruitment Partner in Scotland
Sales Recruit Scotland was established in 2009 to provide value-added recruitment services for employers seeking top UK-based sales talent. Founded by Derek Anderson and Robert McGougan, both with over 25 years of combined recruitment experience, the company specialises in connecting skilled sales professionals with businesses across Scotland. Our approach prioritises face-to-face candidate assessment, ensuring precise alignment between employer needs and candidate capabilities. We focus on technical B2B sales roles in sectors such as Construction, Engineering, Technology, and Oil & Gas, with a proven track record in mid-level and managerial positions. Our commitment to honesty, integrity, and long-term relationships has made us a trusted partner for both employers and candidates.By avoiding commission-driven models and prioritising transparency, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions that exceed industry standards. Our nationwide expertise and deep understanding of the Scottish market enable us to consistently deliver high-quality placements, supported by a candidate replacement guarantee. With offices in Glasgow and a network spanning Scotland, we combine local knowledge with national reach to solve recruitment challenges efficiently. Our directors actively shape our service offering, drawing on extensive leadership experience in recruitment consultancy. This dedication to excellence has earned us testimonials from satisfied clients across diverse industries, including manufacturing, technology, and business services.
Services
Sales Recruitment
Executive Search
Candidate Screening
Job Matching
Industry Specialization
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years of combined experience in Scottish sales recruitment
- We maintain an exclusive network of Scottish sales candidates
- We offer a candidate replacement guarantee
- Our consultants do not work on commission to avoid conflicts of interest
- We conduct face-to-face interviews with all candidates
What people say
Fantastic experience
Outstanding support
Excellent candidate
Highly recommended
Seamless process
Services
Sales Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for technical B2B sales roles across Scotland. We focus on mid-level to managerial positions in Construction, Engineering, Technology, and Oil & Gas sectors. Our face-to-face candidate assessment ensures precise skill and personality matching for long-term placements. With 20+ years of combined experience, our consultants deliver tailored solutions that align with both employer requirements and candidate career goals.
Executive Search
Targeted search for senior sales professionals with proven track records. We leverage our exclusive network of Scottish candidates to identify leaders who match specific organisational cultures and strategic objectives. Our process includes in-depth interviews and detailed evaluation reports to ensure executive appointments drive business growth and team development.
Candidate Screening
Comprehensive evaluation of sales professionals through face-to-face interviews. We assess technical expertise, sales methodologies, and cultural fit while understanding candidates' career motivations. This detailed screening process provides employers with accurate insights into each candidate's potential contribution to their organisation's sales strategy and team dynamics.
Job Matching
Personalised job placement service connecting sales professionals with suitable opportunities. We consider technical specialisms, industry experience, and career aspirations to ensure long-term satisfaction. Our approach eliminates generic CV matching by focusing on both professional capabilities and personal motivations for each candidate-job pairing.
Industry Specialization
Deep focus on technical sales within specific sectors including Construction products, Engineering, and Information Technology. Our consultants maintain up-to-date market knowledge to provide informed guidance on industry-specific challenges and opportunities. This specialisation enables us to match candidates with roles where their technical expertise and sales skills will be most effective.
People
Derek Anderson
Director
With over 10 years recruitment consultancy experience and engineering background, Derek offers direct approach to sales recruitment. He manages expectations of all stakeholders and specialises in technical sales roles across Scotland, combining commercial sales experience with recruitment expertise to deliver precise placements.
Robert McGougan
Director
A respected executive sales recruiter with 12 years recruitment experience, including 11 in Sales Recruitment across UK and Ireland. Robert specialises in Construction, Industrial, Business Services, IT and Oil & Gas sectors, using his management experience and straight-talking approach to shape the company's value proposition.
Questions
What makes Sales Recruit Scotland different from other recruitment agencies?
We specialise exclusively in sales recruitment with 20+ years combined experience. Our face-to-face candidate assessment, no-commission consultant model, and Scottish market focus deliver more precise placements than generalist agencies.
Which industries do you specialise in?
We focus on technical B2B sales roles in Construction products, Engineering, Information Technology, Oil & Gas, and Business Services sectors across Scotland, with particular expertise in mid-level and managerial positions.
How do you assess sales candidates?
We conduct face-to-face interviews to evaluate technical expertise, sales methodologies, personality, and career motivations. This detailed assessment ensures we understand both professional capabilities and personal drivers for each candidate.
Do you offer any guarantees for your placements?
Yes, we provide a candidate replacement guarantee. If a placed candidate leaves within the agreed period, we'll find a suitable replacement at no additional fee, demonstrating our confidence in our matching process.
