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