Emmerson-Ross Recruitment

Emmerson-Ross Recruitment Devon-based specialists in B2B Sales recruitment & business support across the South West, driving growth through talent. We would be delighted to help you.

Having a great relationship with our clients and candidates is first, second and always

Over the past 25 years we have been helping HR Managers and Business owners find the talent they need. We pay close attention to the business support and growth sector of the recruiting world. That includes Business and Practice Accountancy, Legal Practice, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service & Administration,

all sectors of IT (including Cloud Engineering & Support), Electronic and Photonic Engineering and Senior Management or Director Level Appointments. We are an independent and boutique local company with staff who are trained and fully dedicated to help you find the people you need. Whether you are looking for the best talent in your workforce or bright opportunities in your career, contact our office today and speak to Graeme or Clare.

🚀 GREAT PEOPLE DON’T JUST FILL VACANCIES. THEY MOVE BUSINESSES FORWARD.Devon & the South West, meet your specialist recr...
03/09/2026

🚀 GREAT PEOPLE DON’T JUST FILL VACANCIES. THEY MOVE BUSINESSES FORWARD.

Devon & the South West, meet your specialist recruitment partner.

At Emmerson Ross, we don’t believe recruitment should be about sending over CVs and hoping for the best.

We believe in understanding your business, your ambitions and the people you need to achieve them.

With 22+ years of recruitment experience, we connect ambitious businesses with exceptional talent across:

🔶 SALES & BUSINESS SUPPORT EXPERTS
🔶 IT & AI EXPERTS
🔶 ENGINEERING TALENT
🔶 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
🔶 CUSTOMER SERVICE & ADMINISTRATION

From high-performing Sales Executives and Business Development Managers to Engineers, IT specialists, AI professionals and exceptional business support talent — we know how to find people who make a difference.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE. REGIONAL REACH. EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS.

We’re proud to be Devon-based, relationship-led and experienced enough to know that the right hire is about far more than a CV.

22+ years of experience.
Thousands of conversations.
Countless successful appointments.
One focus, getting the right people into the right businesses.

📞 01803 470130
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.erjobs.co.uk

Emmerson Ross Recruitment Specialists

The Right People. The Right Results.

17/08/2026

📊 Sales & Business Support Recruitment: the market isn’t quiet, it’s more selective.

The latest recruitment data tells a really interesting story.

But here is the important point for sales & business support recruitment:

The demand has not disappeared.
It has become sharper.

Businesses no longer want “just another pair of hands”. They want people who genuinely keep the operation moving the organised administrator, the calm customer service professional, the sales person who keeps the pipeline flowing and clean, the accounts assistant who protects cashflow, the office coordinator who quietly keeps everything together.

Sales & Business support is no longer just “back office”.
It is the engine room of a good business. ⚙️

And with sales business support roles continuing to move quickly, the best candidates will not wait around for slow processes, vague job descriptions or unrealistic wish lists.

For employers, this is the moment to be clear:

✅ What does the role really need to achieve?
✅ What can be trained?
✅ What experience is essential?
✅ Are we moving quickly enough when the right person appears?
✅ Are we selling the opportunity properly?

The market is more competitive, but not impossible. The employers winning good people are the ones who are realistic, decisive and human in the way they recruit.

At Emmerson Ross Recruitment, we work closely with South West businesses to help them find the people who keep the wheels turning across sales and business support operations.

Because in today’s market, the right business support hire is not a cost.

It is stability, service, productivity and trust. 💼

Don’t be eclipsed by other candidates. 🌟In a competitive job market, simply having the right experience isn’t always eno...
14/08/2026

Don’t be eclipsed by other candidates. 🌟

In a competitive job market, simply having the right experience isn’t always enough.

At Emmerson Ross, we take a thorough, personal approach to representing our candidates. We take the time to understand your experience, your strengths, your ambitions and what makes you different.

That means when we introduce you to a client, we don’t just send over a CV.

We present you in the best possible light.

Because the right opportunity isn’t just about being seen, it’s about being seen for the right reasons.

🔎 Thorough in our approach
🤝 Trusted by candidates and clients
⭐ Focused on getting you noticed

Don’t let your CV get lost in the crowd. Let us make sure you stand out.

Looking for an accounts role that fits around your life?We’re recruiting for an Accounts & Administrative Assistant in P...
12/08/2026

Looking for an accounts role that fits around your life?

We’re recruiting for an Accounts & Administrative Assistant in Paignton, and the best part is the flexibility.

Full-time hours are available, but the client is genuinely flexible on the working pattern and would consider 25 to 30 hours a week, with flexibility around the days and hours worked.

Whether you’re looking around school runs, family commitments, studies or simply want a better work-life balance, this could be worth a look.

You’ll join a friendly finance team in a varied role covering accounts, credit control and wider business administration.

📍 Paignton, Devon

Interested? Get in touch or apply for more details.
https://ffi.sh/NyflX

🚨 Maintenance Engineers – South Molton, Devon 🚨I'm recruiting for multiple Maintenance Engineers to join a growing engin...
31/07/2026

🚨 Maintenance Engineers – South Molton, Devon 🚨

I'm recruiting for multiple Maintenance Engineers to join a growing engineering business supporting blue-chip manufacturing clients across the South West.

📍 South Molton, Devon
💰 £30,000–£55,000 DOE + Overtime
🕒 37-hour week with an early finish every Friday

Whether you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Maintenance Technician, or a Semi-Skilled Engineer looking to develop your career, this role offers excellent training, progression, and the chance to work on specialist manufacturing machinery.

We're looking for engineers with experience in:

🔧 Electrical and/or mechanical maintenance
🔧 Fault finding, diagnostics & repairs
🔧 PPM and breakdown maintenance
🔧 Manufacturing or industrial environments
⭐ CNC experience is a bonus but not essential

You'll benefit from in-house training, genuine career progression, overtime opportunities, up to 5% matched pension, and 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays.

Interested? Send me a message or apply today. If you know someone who'd be a great fit, feel free to share this post.

Is anyone looking for a part-time accounts role in Paignton? We've got a very flexible position offering 25 to 30 hours ...
30/07/2026

Is anyone looking for a part-time accounts role in Paignton? We've got a very flexible position offering 25 to 30 hours a week, with working times and days that can easily fit around school runs, hobbies, or other commitments. You'll need experience with sales and purchase ledger, and be comfortable handling credit control as part of the role. It's a permanent job paying £28-£30k pro rata. If you're interested, please get in touch and do share this with family and friends!

Your CV tells us what you’ve done.We want to know who you are.At Emmerson-Ross Recruitment, we look beyond job titles, d...
21/07/2026

Your CV tells us what you’ve done.
We want to know who you are.

At Emmerson-Ross Recruitment, we look beyond job titles, dates and qualifications.

We see your potential.
Your personality.
Your ambition.
Your work ethic.
The value you could bring to the right business.

Because sometimes the best candidate isn’t the one with the “perfect” CV.

It’s the person with the right attitude, the right drive and the willingness to grow.

You are more than a piece of paper.
Let us help the right employer see you.

📧 [email protected]
📞 01803 430170

Your best salesperson probably has the worst CV. That’s not a red flag.It’s proof they were busy selling. Top performers...
21/07/2026

Your best salesperson probably has the worst CV. That’s not a red flag.

It’s proof they were busy selling. Top performers don’t always polish applications.

They build pipelines. They win trust. They close deals.

Meanwhile, average candidates master interview theatre. Great CVs impress recruiters. Great salespeople impress customers.

Recruiting salespeople through paperwork is lazy. Evidence beats presentation.
Results beat buzzwords. Character beats formatting.

Would you hire the polished CV—or proven seller?

Real consultants see potential that most miss.

Call us on 01803 430170 to find out more.

Your business growth is only as strong as the people moving through your pipeline.Every successful company has a process...
13/07/2026

Your business growth is only as strong as the people moving through your pipeline.

Every successful company has a process, for leads, opportunities, clients, delivery and growth.

But one part of that pipeline often gets overlooked:

The people powering it.

At Emmerson Ross Recruitment, we support businesses by adding the right Sales & Business Support talent at the right time. People who do not just fill a seat, but strengthen your team, improve performance and help move your business forward.

We help you:

✅ Attract stronger candidates
✅ Assess skills, fit and potential
✅ Hire with confidence
✅ Build teams that grow with your business

In a market where every hire matters, the best employers are not just recruiting. They are building a pipeline of success.

And that starts with top talent.

Emmerson Ross Recruitment
Sales & Business Support Recruitment Specialists
Supporting businesses across Devon and the South West

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8 Palm Tree Court, Palm Tree View
Paignton
TQ47FD

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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