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A Sales Director is the engine of business growth — responsible for shaping revenue strategy, motivating teams, and defining market success. Appointing the right one demands more than recruitment — it requires precision headhunting. This is where Sales Director headhunters come into play, offering the expertise needed to find the perfect candidate.
At Executive Headhunters | EMA Partners UK, we specialise in Sales Director executive search, identifying proven commercial leaders who can deliver results and sustain long-term business performance. As an AESC-accredited firm, we operate to the highest global standards of ethics, transparency, and excellence — a rare distinction that sets us apart in the executive search industry.
The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) represents the world’s most trusted executive search firms. Membership is by invitation only and subject to rigorous assessment — a benchmark that only a small fraction of firms meet. Working with Sales Director headhunters provides an assurance of these standards.
Partnering with an AESC-accredited firm like Executive Headhunters | EMA Partners UK ensures that your Sales Director search is conducted with:
Not all recruitment firms calling themselves “executive search” truly are.
Partner with one that’s AESC-accredited — the profession’s highest global standard.
Appointing a Sales Director is about finding leadership that converts potential into profit.
Our process combines data-driven market intelligence with human insight to secure leaders who deliver measurable growth, which our dedicated sales director headhunters expertly manage.
| Stage | What We Do | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Strategy Alignment | We collaborate with you to understand commercial goals, sales structure, and market challenges. | Ensures every candidate aligns with your revenue strategy and culture. |
| 2. Market Research | We identify and map active and passive talent from your industry and adjacent markets. | Accesses candidates beyond traditional channels and through headhunters. |
| 3. Discreet Headhunting | We directly approach high-impact Sales Directors and rising commercial leaders. | Engages top performers not actively seeking new roles. |
| 4. Evaluation & Assessment | We apply behavioural interviews, psychometrics, and track-record analysis. | Validates leadership, resilience, and commercial acumen. |
| 5. Shortlist & Reporting | A detailed candidate report with insights into achievements, leadership style, and cultural fit. | Gives you a clear, data-backed shortlist for decision-making. |
| 6. Appointment & Onboarding Support | We assist through offer negotiation and integration. | Ensures a seamless transition and sustained success. |
This structured, research-led process means you don’t just hire a Sales Director — you secure a growth strategist and business builder.
A true executive search is proactive, strategic, and analytical — not reactive or transactional.
While contingency recruiters rely on existing CV databases, our headhunting process targets the top-performing, passive leaders who are not actively looking but could transform your business. This sets Sales Director headhunters apart from the rest.
AESC accreditation proves our firm meets the highest global benchmark in executive search — ensuring your Sales Director search is ethical, transparent, and world-class.
At Executive Headhunters | EMA Partners UK, we help organisations secure Sales Directors who deliver consistent revenue growth, inspire teams, and drive strategic success. Our specialised headhunters excel in finding the right fit.
Whether you need a national sales leader, international commercial strategist, or sector-specialist growth driver, our team delivers with precision, integrity, and impact.
Partner with the AESC-accredited experts.
