Sowerby Associates
Retail and direct sales teams, hired with care
Sowerby Associates recruits retail sales and direct sales staff for large brands. We find, screen, and present candidates who can sell, so your stores and field teams stay fully staffed.
Services
Each service covers one part of building a sales workforce, from a single store hire to a full field team.
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Retail Sales Recruitment
We recruit store-based sales advisors and assistants who can engage customers and close sales on the shop floor.
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Direct Sales Recruitment
Specialist hiring of field, door-to-door, and event sales representatives who are comfortable selling face to face.
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Sales Leadership Hiring
Recruitment of store managers, team leaders, and area sales managers who can run and develop sales teams.
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Volume Sales Hiring
Coordinated recruitment of multiple sales staff for new store openings, seasonal peaks, and expanding direct sales campaigns.
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Candidate Screening and Assessment
Structured interviews and sales assessments that give you a clear view of each candidate before you meet them.
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Example projects
The kind of work we take on.
Korie Cull Example
Sales staff for a new store
A retail brand opening a new store needed a full team of sales advisors ready for launch. We ran a coordinated campaign with group assessment sessions and confirmed every start date ahead of opening.
Charanjeet Dhiman Example
Field sales team expansion
A brand growing its direct sales channel needed additional field representatives. We advertised, screened for resilience and communication through role-play, and coordinated assessment days with the sales management team.
Vitaly Gariev Example
Area sales manager search
A retail business required an experienced area manager to lead several store teams. We approached candidates discreetly, reviewed their management records, and presented a short written shortlist.
Kushal Neupane Example
Seasonal sales advisor recruitment
A large retailer needed extra sales staff for its busiest trading period. We agreed consistent selection criteria, held structured interviews, and reported progress against the headcount schedule.
About
Sowerby Associates is a recruitment firm focused on retail sales and direct sales. We work with some of the largest brands in the country, finding the people who stand on the shop floor, represent products in the field, and lead sales teams. Because we concentrate on sales roles, we know what to look for in a candidate and how to test for it. We agree each brief with you in detail, screen every applicant with care, and present only those we would be confident to place.
In practice
Why us
Specialists in sales roles
We recruit for retail and direct sales positions only. That focus shapes how we advertise, interview, and judge whether a candidate can genuinely sell.
Experience with large brands
We recruit for some of the largest brands in the country and understand the standards, processes, and pace that larger retail and sales operations require.
Agreed brief before searching
Every assignment starts with a written role profile and selection criteria. You know exactly what we are looking for before a single candidate is approached.
Candidates tested for selling
Screening covers sales conversations and role-play, not only work history. You meet people who have shown they can engage a customer.
Who we help
Large Retail Brands
Brands that need sales staff recruited in volume to a consistent standard, with shortlists that save managers time at interview.
Direct Sales Businesses
Companies selling face to face that need specialists who can approach customers confidently and sustain performance in demanding environments.
Store and Area Managers
Managers who need vacancies filled with candidates who understand the pace of retail and can contribute from their first shift.
Candidates Seeking Sales Roles
Sales professionals looking for retail and direct sales positions with established brands, supported by clear information and honest feedback.
How it works
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Initial consultation
We discuss the roles, the number of hires, the working pattern, and your timing. We then confirm the brief and selection criteria in writing.
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Search and screening
We advertise, approach suitable candidates, and conduct structured interviews and sales assessments against the agreed criteria.
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Shortlist and interviews
You receive a shortlist with written notes on each candidate. We arrange interviews and gather feedback from both sides.
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Offer and onboarding support
We manage the offer, confirm start dates, and stay in contact with you and the new starter through the first weeks.
What we stand for
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Sales Ability Comes First
We assess candidates on how they sell, not only on what their CV says. You meet people who can demonstrate the skills the role requires.
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Agreed Briefs in Writing
We confirm the role, its demands and the hiring process with you before we begin. Both sides work from the same understanding throughout.
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Consistent Standards at Volume
Every candidate is measured against the same criteria, whether you are filling one position or many. Quality holds as numbers grow.
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Respect for Every Candidate
Applicants receive clear information about the role and honest feedback on their progress. This keeps candidates engaged and reflects well on your brand.
Questions
Which types of roles do you recruit for?
We recruit retail sales staff, direct sales representatives, and the people who lead them, including team leaders, store managers, and area sales managers. Direct sales, such as field, event, and door-to-door selling, is our particular specialism.
Can you handle a large number of hires at once?
Yes. For store openings, seasonal peaks, or expanding direct sales teams, we run recruitment as a coordinated campaign with an agreed headcount, schedule, and selection criteria, and we report progress to you at regular points.
How do we begin working with you?
Contact us by telephone or email to arrange an initial consultation. We discuss the roles and your timing, then confirm the brief, the selection criteria, and the terms of the assignment in writing before the search begins.
What information should we prepare beforehand?
It helps to have the job titles, the number of positions, the locations of the roles, working hours, the pay structure, and any requirements such as experience or availability. If you have an existing job description, please share it.
How do you assess whether a candidate can sell?
Alongside reviewing work history, we hold structured interviews and sales role-play exercises. These show how a candidate opens a conversation, handles objections, and works towards a sale. You receive written notes on each person we put forward.
Ready to start?
Tell us about the sales roles you need to fill, and we will set out how we would approach the search.
Contact
To discuss a recruitment requirement, please call or email Sowerby Associates. We will arrange a consultation to understand the roles and agree the next steps.
- Call
- +12342539149
- Location
- Murphy, Texas, US