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Your partner for sales and commercial recruitment globally

Hanson Search have extensive experience in sales and commercial recruitment globally. Building high-performance commercial and sales departments can be game changing for a business; however, finding people with the skills and aptitude to drive revenue is no easy feat. Sales cycles vary, commercial targets vary, and every business requires a unique set of skills and personalities to face their specific sales challenges.

Our experience in recruiting sales and commercial roles means that we can do the heavy lifting to find the right sales and commercial talent or opportunity for you. Without the right support, commercial recruiting can be challenging, but we have recruited for embryonic start-ups, digital e-commerce platforms, established corporates and agencies, from one-off mid-to-senior-level roles to building full teams from the ground up.

As a sales recruitment agency, we offer a wealth of commercial recruitment solutions. Examples of recent roles we’ve placed include: Head of Sales, Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, Business Development Officer, COO and Commercial Sales Director.

Our evaluation approach is rigorous and based on our experience and record of success recruiting top talent globally.  Experienced recruiters for sales positions, we focus on the key objectives of each search and assess talent analytically against key metrics to ensure that every hire is a good fit for both sides.

If you’re looking for support with your sales and commercial roles and would like a talent partner to help you hire the very best, look no further.

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    Introducing
    Our Experts

    With a network spanning the UK, Europe, USA, and the Middle East, our team of recruitment consultants are experts in sourcing the best talent globally. Contact us to find your next hire, from PR pros to digital marketing experts and beyond.

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                    Global CEO, Regional Head of MENA                
      
                
      
                    Alice Weightman                
      
            
      
            
      
                Alice Weightman: CEO, Global Executive Search Leader, and UAE Market Expert: Alice Weightman is the Founder and CEO of Hanson...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                    Janie Emmerson                
      
            
      
            
      
                Janie Emmerson: Janie leads Hanson Search’s UK & European based teams. From the London office, she guides and supports their...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                    Principal consultant, Sales & Marketing                
      
                
      
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                Nils Gerardin: Nils Geradin is a seasoned executive search and recruitment consultant with nearly ten years of experience placing senior-level...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                Katie Simpson: Having previously spent 10 years in communications, Katie brings real industry insights into the hiring process. Taking her...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                    Amy Hayer                
      
            
      
            
      
                Amy Hayer: Amy brings over 15 years of experience in executive search, with a focus on healthcare communications and international...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                    Barbara Ozanon                
      
            
      
            
      
                Barbara Ozanon: With over a decade of experience in recruitment, executive search, and headhunting, Barbara Ozanon leads Hanson Search’s European...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                Peter Ferguson: As a Managing Consultant in the Public Affairs Practice, Peter advises and supports some of the world’s most...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                    PA to CEO & Business Support                
      
                
      
                    Sam White                
      
            
      
            
      
                Sam White: Sam joined Hanson Search in 2016 as an internal recruiter, bringing prior experience as an independent headhunter. Today,...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                Robyn Field: As Associate Director of Operations & Inclusion, Robyn is responsible for all business and administrative operations at Hanson...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                    Senior Consultant, Head of Digital                
      
                
      
                    Daisy Hughes                
      
            
      
            
      
                Daisy Hughes: Daisy brings nearly a decade of recruitment experience to her role at Hanson Search, where she leads the...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                    Consultant, MENA                
      
                
      
                    Lexi Smith-Muller                
      
            
      
            
      
                Lexi Smith-Muller: Lexi has over 10 years’ experience of recruitment & talent acquisition, and over 6 years’ experience working in...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                    Helena Ranger                
      
            
      
            
      
                Helena Ranger: Helena is the Principal Consultant leading the Consumer division across PR and Marketing. She plays a pivotal role...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                    Nicholas Watkins                
      
            
      
            
      
                Nicholas Watkins: Nicholas has over 30 years of business leadership experience that combines successful careers in the media, leisure and...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                    Allyson Kurian                
      
            
      
            
      
                Allyson Kurian: Allyson is a specialist in corporate affairs and sustainability communications, working at the mid-to-senior end of the market,...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                Camille Chevallier: Having started her career as a comms professional, Camille spent 20 years in senior roles within leading agencies...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                Mirjana Dejanovska: Mirjana is Talent Strategist & Customer Success Manager at our sister company, The Work Crowd. Mirjana joined Hanson...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                Katie Cubbon: Katie manages internal recruitment at Hanson Search, while also overseeing office management and business operations. With experience across...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                Arlena Butt: Arlena is a valued researcher at Hanson Search, supporting the team across Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Health and...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                Johnny Goldsmith: Johnny leads the global Sustainability & ESG practice at Hanson Search. He has over 8 years’ experience in...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                Rachel L’Estrange: After spending six years in Corporate PR and Marketing, Rachel made the move into recruiting for the industry...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                Ivana Stevanovska: Ivana is Community and Marketing Executive at our sister company, The Work Crowd. As well as being highly...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                Madeleine Weightman: Madeleine is Head of Interim Marketing and Management Recruitment and co-Founder of The Work Crowd, the sister company...            
      
            
            
                
                 
                 
            
        
      
        
    
      

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                Amanda Dowie Amanda Dowie is an accomplished executive search specialist with over 20 years of global recruitment experience, including more...

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