What does Emmerson Ross recruit for?

Emmerson Ross is a specialist B2B sales recruiter covering two markets: technology sales (SaaS, cloud, MSP and IT) and engineering sales (engineering, manufacturing and aerospace). They place revenue generating sales professionals with businesses across Devon and the wider South West.

Where is Emmerson Ross based?

Emmerson Ross is based in Paignton, Devon, and works with clients and candidates across Devon, Exeter, Plymouth, Torbay and the South West.

Who runs Emmerson Ross?

Emmerson Ross is run by partners Clare Ross, who leads technology sales recruitment, and Graeme Ross, who leads engineering sales recruitment. Between them they bring two decades of Devon market expertise.

Does Emmerson Ross only work in Devon?

Emmerson Ross is rooted in Devon but works across the wider South West, including Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay, for both hiring businesses and sales candidates.

SPECIALIST MARKETS

Commercial Sales Recruitment

We recruit sales professionals who win new business, grow key accounts and build long term client relationships across professional services, wholesale, construction, logistics and marketing agencies in Plymouth, Exeter and Torbay.

Precision sales recruitment for commercial businesses

Sales recruitment is a specialist discipline. Businesses operating in competitive commercial markets need sales professionals who can win new business, develop key relationships and deliver consistent results. Decision making structures are often complex, buying cycles can be demanding, and the quality of each sales hire has a direct impact on business performance. Generalist agencies often lack the specialist focus required to assess and identify high performing sales professionals. We understand the market, the people within it, and what genuine sales capability looks like. We hire for performance, not just CV presentation.

SECTORS WE COVER

Where we place commercial sales talent

Professional & Financial Services

Consultancies, agencies and financial firms selling services to business clients.

Food & Drink Wholesale

Regional suppliers, producers and distributors operating within B2B supply chains.

Construction & Trade

Building merchants, contractors and trade suppliers selling into commercial markets.

Logistics & Distribution

Transport, freight and supply chain businesses supporting commercial operations.

Marketing & Media

Agencies, digital partners and media providers managing B2B client relationships.

ROLES WE RECRUIT

From first sales hire to Sales Director

Inside Sales / Sales Support
Business Development / New Business Sales
Account Management / Client Relationships
Field Sales / Territory Sales
Partnerships / Client Development
Sales Manager / Head of Sales / Sales Director

HOW WE WORK

A focused, personal process

Brief and benchmark

We learn your market, the role and the realistic salary picture for Devon and the South West.

Targeted search

We approach the passive performers in your sector, not just whoever is on a job board.

Screen on substance

Every candidate is assessed on sales performance, sector knowledge and cultural fit before you see them.

Shortlist and support

You receive a focused, relevant shortlist, and we stay closely involved through offer and onboarding to ensure a smooth hire.

Looking to hire commercial sales talent?

Tell us about the role and the market. We’ll give you an honest view on whether we can help and what good looks like.