Sales Recruitment in Salford
Hiring commercial people in intralogistics is not the same as hiring generalist salespeople. We do this for SMEs and scale-ups across Salford and the wider North West, with on-the-ground knowledge of the Salford commercial market.
Salford's logistics profile is anchored by Port Salford, an inland intermodal terminal linking rail, water and road freight on the Manchester Ship Canal, and by its proximity to Trafford Park and the M60 and M602. That combination of intermodal freight and dense industrial estates drives demand for container and high-volume materials handling, racking and storage, conveyors and warehouse automation. The wider Greater Manchester catchment, with the universities and the media and digital base around the Quays, supports a deep commercial and technical talent pool.
Inland intermodal terminal
Intermodal
Port Salford links rail, water and road freight, driving container and high-volume materials handling demand.
Industrial and logistics estates
Warehousing and distribution
Proximity to Trafford Park and the M60 sustains a large forklift, racking and storage market.
Distribution and fulfilment operators
Fulfilment
Distribution and fulfilment sites in the area are consistent buyers of conveyors, sortation and warehouse software.
Warehouse automation integrators
AGV, AMR and robotics
Automation vendors serving the dense Greater Manchester warehousing base keep commercial teams in the area.
Salford's commercial talent pool overlaps fully with central Manchester and is deep across business development, regional sales, key account and pre-sales profiles. For senior commercial leaders the wider Greater Manchester catchment applies, and candidates typically compare offers across both Salford and Manchester city centre. Hybrid patterns dominate office-based seats, with field roles covering the conurbation.
Salford Central, MediaCityUK tram and the wider Metrolink network give 10-minute access from central Manchester. The M60 and M602 connect directly to the wider Greater Manchester network.
How we work
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We start with a structured kick-off that captures the commercial objective, not just the title. Reporting line, package, the deal sizes the person will sell, the technical buyers they will sell to, and the behaviours that succeed in your environment.
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We map where the right people actually sit, across direct competitors, adjacent intralogistics sub-sectors and proven environments in your region. This becomes the longlist of candidates we approach, not just whoever is on the job boards this week.
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Candidates are approached with a clear commercial narrative, not a job advert. We communicate the opportunity, the products, the customers and the growth path, so only genuinely relevant people move forward.
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Two structured commercial screens before a candidate ever reaches you. Track record validation, deal-stage probing, technical credibility and a credibility check on the numbers they have actually delivered.
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You receive a considered shortlist, not a CV flood. Each candidate is presented with strengths, potential risks and a fit assessment. We then support the process through to offer, acceptance and the first 90 days.
What you get
Why Evara
Local
On-the-ground in North West. We know the Salford employer base, the talent pools and the comp norms first-hand, not from a database.
Operator-led
Every Evara partner has carried a number. Sales Recruitment engagements are run by people who have built and led commercial functions, not pure intermediaries.
Honest
If a hire is the wrong move for your stage in Salford, we will say so. We would rather lose the fee than place a senior leader into a seat that will not work.
FAQs
Salford is home to Port Salford, an inland intermodal terminal linking rail, water and road freight, and sits next to Trafford Park. That combination drives container, high-volume handling, storage and automation demand.
Yes. The intermodal and industrial estate base provides modern logistics demand, and the talent catchment is fully integrated with central Manchester via the Metrolink.
Intermodal and container handling, contract logistics and fulfilment, forklift and storage systems, and warehouse automation and conveyors.
Salford and Manchester operate as one talent market. Salford adds intermodal and industrial-estate demand, with comparable commercial supply and often better logistics-adjacent office space.
A typical search runs 6 to 10 weeks from kick-off to offer accepted. Senior searches sit at the longer end of that range. We will not rush a shortlist to hit an arbitrary deadline.
No. Every Evara search runs on a simple two-payment structure: a commitment deposit paid up front to cover the strategic work, and a completion fee invoiced on day 60 of the placed candidate's employment. This protects the rigour of the process and means we are accountable for the outcome, not for activity.
Nearby
Salford-based engagements regularly cover the wider commuter belt, including Eccles, Worsley, Monton, Swinton, Walkden.
Related tools
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Email Rachel Lunn and the Evara team. We will reply within one working day with live market data for the role you have in mind.
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