Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group - A Different Kind of Commercial Career
Based in Pride Park, Derby Built for People Who Want More From Their Work
If you re good at building relationships, influencing decisions, and creating commercial value, there s a strong chance you d be highly successful in recruitment.
At Ford & Stanley Talent Services, we hire people from outside recruitment who are already performing in commercial roles and give them a platform to apply those skills at a higher level.
Work That Has Real Impact: In many roles, you re selling a product or managing an account. Here, you re solving business-critical problems, helping organisations build the teams they need to perform, grow, and succeed.
That means:
- More meaningful conversations
- Greater visibility with senior stakeholders
- Work that directly impacts business outcomes
It s more than sales it s commercial problem-solving.
A Career That Builds, Not Resets: You won t be starting again. If you re already good at:
- Building relationships
- Winning trust
- Influencing decisions
- Growing commercial value
you already have the foundations. We provide:
- Structured training and support
- A clear development pathway
- The tools and knowledge to succeed in a specialist market
You bring the strengths, we help you scale them
Real Career Progression: This is not a static role. We invest in developing people into:
- Market specialists
- Trusted advisors to clients
- Stronger commercial professionals
- Future leaders within the business
With clear progression and increasing responsibility over time.
You re building a career with direction, not just hitting targets.
Reward That Reflects Contribution: Your performance is visible and rewarded. Our proposition includes:
- Competitive earnings with strong upside
- Recognition for impact, not just activity
- Autonomy to build your own relationships and market
- Progression tied to capability and contribution
You re rewarded for what you build, not just what you do.
A Culture Built on Trust and Performance: We combine high standards with real support. You can expect:
- Clear expectations and accountability
- Strong onboarding and development
- A collaborative, team-focused environment
- A culture where people are trusted to perform
It s a place where people do well and are supported to do so.
Who This Tends to Suit: People currently working in roles such as:
- Sales, business development, or commercial roles
- Account management or customer-facing positions
- Client relationship or stakeholder-focused roles
Across industries like:
- Automotive, technology, logistics, financial services
- Manufacturing, engineering, professional services
People who are looking for:
- More impact in their work
- Greater ownership and autonomy
- Stronger long-term career progression
- A role that better reflects their ability
What you ll get
- Uncapped commission scheme
- Bi-annual talent review board opportunities for promotion
- Structured development & coaching with clear career progression pathway
- Incentives, socials, and a high-energy environment
- £500 Internal Recruitment Referral Scheme.
- 5% Pension Scheme
- 22 + 8 holidays per annum
- Extended Christmas Break & Company Shutdown
- Life Assurance 4 x Annual Salary
- Health Shield Annual Cash Allowances covering optical, dental, chiro, massage, discounted gym membership & more
- Half-Year Company Away Day
- Monthly Team Social Budget
- Annual Christmas Party
- iPhone
- Laptop with seamless remote connectivity to all company infrastructure
- Fully Stocked Beer & Prosecco Fridge
- Free parking on pride park
- Facilities - team recreation area including table tennis
- 2 Tier Car Allowance
- CSR initiatives including opportunities to plant trees at our privately owned Conservation Meadow via our tree for every placement initiative
- 24/7 Mental Fitness & Performance Coach Access
Our Promise
At Ford & Stanley Talent Services, we offer a genuine alternative to traditional commercial roles.
A career where:
- Your existing strengths are valued
- Your development is intentional
- Your impact is greater
- Your success builds over time
If you re already good at building relationships and creating commercial value, this isn t about changing career completely, it s about applying what you already do, in a way that gives you more impact, more progression, and more long-term opportunity.