Sales
We are technology sales specialists, working with start-ups, SMEs and large businesses to ensure they recruit sales professionals who will be the tech experts that take their business into the future.
As the world of technology increases at such a fast rate, Yolk Sales are always adapting to new ways of working with technology businesses, whether it’s via face-to-face engagement or our virtual recruitment processes. We have been building integrated digital and interactive networks across the UK to ensure we work with the most forward-thinking sales consultants and organisations.
Yolk Sales have access to best-in-class recruitment practices with a large-scale digital footprint to identify the best technology & sales talent.
Yolk Sales have expertise placing proven sales professionals across specialisms including:
FinTech
SaaS
LMS
Cyber Security
Yolk's Sales division re-launched in 2021, headed up by Hannah Elson who has a wealth of experience within the recruitment industry across the UK.
Sales roles we specialise in include (but are not limited to):
Business Development Managers
Business Development Executives
Sales Development Representatives
Sales Consultants
Account Executives
Account Managers
Customer Success
Sales Managers
Sales Directors
For a confidential conversation about your next career move, or if you’re looking for talented professionals to join your company, speak to our Specialist Sales team.
David Jenkins
Sales Director, Sales Recruitment
david.jenkins@yolkrecruitment.com
+44 (0) 2921 673 728
“We focus on offering a customised service to our sales candidates and tech clients, ensuring great communication and the perfect match of sales process, established networks and growth potential.
With our technology clients we act as an extension to their business, offering a reshaped recruitment approach to suit their needs and business, delivering the best tech sales experts across the UK.
We build excellent relationships with our sales candidates, understanding what’s important to them quickly and providing support through interview and recruitment processes, staying in contact after their start to ensure long-term success.”
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Testimonials
Here's what some clients and candidates have had to say:
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Personally I'm very familiar with the recruitment process and the obstacles a recruitment consultant can face during it. I have to say that Hannah was brilliant throughout my journey, she was readily available during both the interviewing and on-boarding process, keeping me updated and providing great advice/feedback. Many thanks Hannah.
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Hannah is by far one of the best recruitment specialists I have ever worked with. From start to finish Hannah was all over every part of the process, and not once did I need to chase for anything or wait for a response when I asked a question, as responses were pretty much immediate. I would hands down recommend Hannah. Outstanding professionalism, great personality, very knowledgeable, extremely efficient, and with you every step of the way!
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“This was my first time using a recruitment agency and Hannah was brilliant from the first call I received. She was very informative and friendly about the role she had for me, any questions or worries I had she had the answer to. Hannah was constantly keeping in touch and keeping me updated.I can’t thank her enough for all the help and advice she gave, and she found me the perfect role at a brilliant company. Anyone looking for a sales rec...
Case Studies
Here are some case studies that demonstrate our expertise in the area of tech sales recruitment.
What We've Been Up To
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The Candidate Experience with Yolk Sales
Utilising external recruitment can benefit all parties and we're pleased to be working with such great clients such as Alcumus. When working with Yolk, you'll benefit from a complete partnership approach to recruitment embedded into your business. We reduce the time & cost to hire while enhancing the quality of the carefully screened candidates.
Yolk Sales and our work for Alcumus
From the success of filling a role for Alcumus quickly in 2021, we were approached to assist on delivering high volume candidates and to support on further developing the hiring experience in partnership with the recruitment team. They reached out to us to collaborate on creating new teams and support the build of their existing divisions in critical commercial areas.
What's it like to work for Alcumus?
With a long standing recruitment partnership with Alcumus, we have worked closely together throughout 2022 and placed a number of candidates there. We sat down with some of the people we placed at their head office in South Wales to hear about their experience with the company.
Latest jobs in Sales
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Business Development Manager
Cardiff
Business Development Manager Basic Salary - up to £40k Competitive commission structure Cardiff Yolk Recruitment are working on behalf of a software company in South Wales in search for a Business Development Manager. This company provides software that helps companies maximise productivity. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience in a full sales cycle role with a hunter mentality. This candidate should have fantastic communication skills with a real drive to succeed, the candidate must be new business focused. This role will be a hybrid role in South Wales. You will mainly be selling via phone and video but must be flexible to go and meet clients face to face, you will require a driving licence. Main responsibilities as a Business Development Manager Outbound call & emails prospecting warm/cold leads Hit and exceed revenue and KPI targets. Running a full sales cycle. Building relationships with clients Manage your sales pipeline and update the inhouse CRM. Sourcing leads yourself. Running software demonstrations Your skills/ experience as a Business Development Manager Software sales experience Excellent communication and rapport building Skills. Experience working full sales cycle. Software demonstrations Lead Generation Consultative sales approach. Ambitious individual who wants to be the best. Benefits to you 28 days a year holidays including bank holidays 40K salary for the right candidate Bonus based on up to 5% of new sale (not next years licence) Canteen and Gym on site Part of a team that includes Software developers Report directly to business directors New position so will be their own boss Hybrid working 3 days at office 2 from home, needs to be more at the start Nice office with AC and heating Will be part of medical scheme on renewal at the end of the year Must come with own car but mileage and travel costs will be paid Apply now for more details Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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Business Development Executive
Cardiff
Business Development Executive Basic salary - £30k OTE - £40k Remote Yolk Recruitment are working on behalf of a leading independent provider of project management training courses, in search for a Business Development Executive. The company offers a wide range of training courses and apprenticeships. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience in a sales role with a hunger to progress quickly. This candidate should have fantastic communication & organisation skills with a real drive to succeed, the candidate will also need to have at least one years' experience in B2B sales. This will be a fully remote role. As a BDE your aim will be to ensure sales targets are met or exceeded while providing fantastic customer service. Identify and contact prospect clients in b2b sales. Main responsibilities as an Internal Sales Executive Help the company hit monthly revenue targets. Deal with inbound enquires and orders. Selling over the phone, email and video call. Win new clients Offer fantastic customer service. Contribute to sales strategy, implementing new ideas. Your skills/ experience as an Internal Sales Executive At least one years' experience B2B sales. Experience in a sales environment converting sales. Experience providing fantastic customer service. Excellent communication skills Brilliant organisational skills. Benefits to you Basic Salary £30k OTE - £40K Annual bonus of £3600 (Tax Free from the employee-ownership) Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays. Vitality healthcare Life insurance Contributory pension Full training provided Apply now for more details Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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Business Development Manager
Cardiff
Field Sales £25k basic £35k 0TE Field Sales/ Business Development Manager £25,000 Basic + Company car Realistic OTE £35K+ Yolk recruitment are working with a food waste management business in search a Business Development Manager to work Cardiff and surrounding area patch. On a day-to-day basis you will be expected to prospect and target new businesses through calling/ door knocking and networking through B2B. Within their industry, this company offer their customers some fantastic benefits and pride themselves on an efficient way of working to support the customers in the best way possible! What will I be doing as a Business Development Manager? New business lead generation through prospecting, door knocking, networking, referrals, and database management Achieve KPI's and sales targets. Respond to inbound sales opportunities Attend regular face to face meeting with customers Develop and manage customer accounts Maximise all business opportunities through up-selling regularly Maintain CRM system What skills/ experience do I need as a Business Development Manager? Sales experience, ideally B2B sales Filed base experience would be an advantage but open to telesales experience Must have a hunter mentality and be driven to earn high commissions and incentives Result orientated with a proven track record of hitting targets Good organisation and planning skills What are the benefits to me a Business Development Manager? Basic Salary of £25,000 Company Car Uncapped commission Realistic OTE £35k Monthly commission Mobile Phone laptop How to Apply a Business Development Manager! Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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Regional Sales Manager
Colchester
Regional Sales Manager (Southeast territory) Basic salary - £50k OTE £100k Company car or allowance Yolk Recruitment are working on behalf of a UK's leading provider of industrial electronic repairs, in search for a Regional Sales Manager. This will be a new business focused role, where the candidate will work remotely and plan their own diary. They will be tasked to seek out new business through face to face and virtual meetings. This role provides a clear progression pathway into a senior sales manager position where you will be able to build your own sales team. The right candidate will have field base sales experience, previous experience selling to wide range of industries with a hunter mentality. The ideal candidate will have industrial electronic experience, but this is not essential. What are the responsibilities as a Regional Sales Manager Maximise sales opportunities. Cover the South territory. Meeting clients face to face and on teams. Generate new potential leads. Running full sales cycles. Planning your own diary. Prepare and deliver presentations to customers. Update CRM and manage sales pipeline. Provide technical advice to customers. Prepare and present sales forecasts & reports. What skills/ experience do I need? 3+ years' experience in B2B field sales. Experience selling to a range of industries including pharmaceuticals, automotive, food and beverages would be ideal. Solution based selling skills. A clean and valid driver's license. Hunter mentality. Strong presentation skills. Brilliant time management. Strong negotiation skills. What are the benefits? Basic salary £50k OTE 100K Full training provided. Fast track progression available Death in service 1pm finish on Fridays Life assurance Access to executive coaching programme
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Business Development Manager
Gloucestershire
Business Development Manager Up to £45,000 OTE - £65k Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with a market leader in the fire trade industry in search for a BDM. The company are a family run business, who supply fire safety equipment into businesses across the UK. They pride themselves on delivering excellent customer service at all times and have built an excellent reputation among their customers. You will be working on the field, covering Wales, West country & Midlands. This is very warm patch that includes key accounts. You will manage a portfolio of accounts while also seeking out new business. The ideal candidate will have a background in B2B field sales and be comfortable speaking to large value customers. You must be proactive in your approach to sales and have experience in growing accounts substantially through relationship building, upselling and cross selling. What are the responsibilities? Working on the road, covering the full territory, generating revenue. Manage existing accounts as well as generating new business from prospects. Managing own diary and sales pipeline. Negotiating large deals Building relationships with decision makers from various industries. Prepare & present account updates to clients. Provide brilliant customer service. What skills/ experience do I need? Experience in B2B field sales. Experience managing large accounts. Pipeline management. Experience in fire & safety industry would be preferred but not essential. The ability to understand technical questions and provide solutions. Strong negotiation and customer service skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. Courtesy and competency in communication both internally and externally. Responsible and diligent attitude. Ambition to go above and beyond target. What are the benefits? Salary of up to £45,000 OTE up to £65,000 uncapped Company car Monthly commission structure 25 days holiday + 3 additional days off for Christmas Remote work
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Account Manager
Bridgend
Internal Sales Executive Basic Salary £24k - £32k OTE - £60k Office Based - Bridgend Yolk Recruitment are working on behalf of a leading online supplier of industrial Automation & control parts, in search for someone to join their internal sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience in a sales role with a hunger to progress quickly. This candidate should have fantastic communication skills with a real drive to succeed, the candidate should have B2B sales experience. As an Internal Sales Executive your aim will be to keep and build key relationships with your clients over the phone. Hit your monthly revenue and KPI targets, cross sell & upsell various products to improve your revenue stream. You will be dealing with active customers, cold customers and bring on new business where you can. Main responsibilities as an Internal Sales Executive Hit monthly revenue & KPI targets. Manage various accounts from active/cold/new clients over the phone. 60% outbound & 40% inbound Keep up to date with the various products available to the clients. Cross sell and upsell various products. Offer fantastic customer service. Deal with inbound enquires and orders. Give stock and order updates. Your skills/ experience as an Internal Sales Executive 1 -2 years B2B sales experience Experience dealing with a high volume of calls. Excellent communication skills Attention to detail. Money motivated Team player Industry experience would be beneficial but not essential. Able to drive (due to location of office) Benefits to you Basic Salary £24k - £32k £60k OTE Uncapped Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm Friday finish at 1pm! 25 Holidays + Bank Holidays Full training provided. Company pension Sick pay after one year service Apply now for more details Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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Business Development Executive
Cardiff
Business Development Executive Basic salary £22k - £24k OTE £35K Office based - Cardiff Yolk Recruitment are working on behalf of a leading comparison service, looking for an experienced New Business Executive to join a brilliant company in Cardiff. This is a great opportunity for anyone with a background of sales who loves working towards targets, earning as much as possible and being a part of a strong team. As a Business Executive you will be working closely with the sales team and will be accountable for generating new clients. Your day will be made up of building relationships, dealing with any inbound & outbound enquiries. This role will be office based with two remote working days per month should you wish to use them. Main responsibilities as a Business Development Executive Undertake a high volume of phone calls, both inbound and outbound, to prospective clients. Targeted at 10 sales per month. Build strong relationships with potential new clients. Be proactive by reaching out via phone calls/emails to generate new business. Manage the accounts when needed. Take responsibility of growing the accounts via telemarketing. You will adapt while selling to different prospects. Thrive under pressure while working towards targets. Efficiently manage your own pipeline. Your skills/ experience as a Business Development Executive 2 years Sales experience in a B2B environment Object handling Excellent customer service skills Fully competent with Microsoft Office Applications Ability to work under pressure. Positive and outgoing Excellent time management Attention to detail. Benefits to you Basic Salary of up to £24,000 OTE £35k Monthly & quarterly bonus Flexi time Birthday off Christmas shutdown Takeaway Friday Free parking onsite Annual pay review Mon-Fri No dress code. Pension scheme Apply now for more details Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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Sales Development Represenative
Bristol
Yolk Recruitment are currently working on behalf of a rapidly growing software company, they are looking for a Sales Development Representative to join their expanding team. As the first point of contact with clients, you'll have the chance to build key relationships while honing your skills in prospecting, lead qualification, and customer service. With a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth, this is the perfect chance to start your sales career. As a sales development representative you will be the first point of contact with our clients so it's important that the individual has great communication skills to build these key relationships over the phone. You will be working in an established team identifying new prospect, educating prospects and qualifying leads. You will work closely with the business development managers to help educate you and train you to become eventually a BDM yourself. This will be a hybrid role in Bath where you will be asked to work in the office 2 days a week. Your responsibilities as a Sales Development Representative Outbound calls/ emails/ to prospect new business. Identifying decision makers at potential clients. Act as the initial point of contact for any enquiries or leads coming in. Building relationships with clients - always ensuring a high level of customer service at all times. Research potential clients, connect with and educate prospects and qualify leads before handing over to the business development team. Your skills/ experience as a Sales Development Representative Recent graduate looking for their first sales role Experienced, sales dev rep or business development executive Excellent communication and rapport building Skills Confidence to pick up the phone and make the initial conversation with someone Great administration skills A self-starter - self motivated Benefits to you Basic salary of £18k - £25k (depending on experience) OTE £40k uncapped 25 days holiday Additional day holiday for birthday's Private medical insurance cycle to work scheme Pensions scheme Access to mental health support Annual company bonus Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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Business Development Executive
Cardiff
Business Development Executive Basic Salary - £30,000 Annual bonus 12.5% Cardiff (Hybrid 2 days in the office) Yolk Recruitment are working on behalf of a rapidly expanding software business catering to both public and private sectors, they pride themselves on delivering cutting-edge analysis and management tools. Currently experiencing 40% year-on-year growth, they're in search of a proactive and driven Business Development Executive to join our team in Cardiff. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience in a full sales cycle role with a hunter mentality. This candidate should have fantastic communication skills who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about driving their expansion into new markets. Responsibilities: Conduct thorough research to identify and pursue new business opportunities. Utilize various mediums such as social media, phone, email, and in-person meetings to engage potential clients. Collaborate with internal teams to align offerings with client needs. Maintain accurate records by diligently updating CRM systems. Deliver engaging presentations and demonstrations to prospective clients. Foster and maintain relationships with existing clients to ensure ongoing support. Ideal Candidate: Strong work ethic, creativity, and exceptional communication skills. Genuine passion for building relationships as the cornerstone of business development. Consultative approach with a natural curiosity and adeptness at asking pertinent questions. Meticulous attention to detail and an active listener, tailoring solutions to meet client needs. Ability to manage a diverse workload, demonstrating initiative in task completion and issue identification. Required skills: B2B Sales experience Software sales (Ideally) New business focused Excellent communication skills Benefits Basic salary of £30k Annual bonus 12.5% Hybrid work (2 days in the office) Mon - Friday working hours 9-5 3 days paid charity leave. 25 days AL with an extra day added for the person's birthday and BHs off 26 weeks full pay maternity from 6 months of employment. Quarterly incentives Nest pension
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Business development Manager
Cardiff
Business Development Manager Basic Salary - up to £35,000 OTE - £60k Cardiff Yolk Recruitment are working on behalf of a startup software company in South Wales in search for a Business Development Manager. This company provides software that helps companies with their Compliance Management. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience in a full sales cycle role with a hunter mentality. This candidate should have fantastic communication skills with a real drive to succeed, the candidate must be new business focused. This will role be an office-based role in Cardiff in their new office. You will mainly be selling via phone and video chat dealing with C-level decision makers from a vast range of industries. Main responsibilities as a Business Development Manager Outbound call & emails prospecting warm/cold leads Hit and exceed revenue and KPI targets. Running a full sales cycle. Building relationships with clients Manage your sales pipeline and update the inhouse CRM. Sourcing leads yourself. Running software demonstrations Your skills/ experience as a Business Development Manager Software sales experience Excellent communication and rapport building Skills. Experience working full sales cycle. Software demonstrations Lead Generation Consultative sales approach. Ambitious individual who wants to be the best. Benefits to you Basic salary of £27k - £35k OTE £60k Mon - Friday working hours 9-5 Company Events Company Pension Gym Membership Apply now for more details Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
Key Contacts
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Chloe Thomas
Senior Consultant | Commercial Recruitment
Chloe's got an eye for perfect hires in the HR industry across Wales & the South West. Chloe also hosts Yolk's HR Insights event.
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Pasher Prazsky
Consultant | SAAS & Tech Sales
Pasher specialises in connecting exceptional sales talent with leading companies nationwide, from entry-level to executive scales.
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David Jenkins
Sales Director
David identifies new opportunities across the business, allowing Yolk to partner with clients who are undergoing growth and discovering how Yolk can take this to the next level.
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