Do you consider candidates with 12 years recuitment sales experiance looking to transition their career?

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I’ve recently applied for a field sales representative role in South Wales. I don’t have any previous experience within FMCG sales but I have a wealth of sales experiance within recruitment. I have many transferable skills which would which would suit the role perfectly.

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Ady H. asked a question to Field Sales

Category: Work experience

Date asked: Monday, April 21, 2025

Last reviewed: Thursday, July 3, 2025

Jake H.

Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Hi Ady. We value diverse backgrounds and welcome candidates who bring transferable skills. With 12 years of recruitment sales experience, you likely have a wealth of client management, communication, and strategic thinking skills that can be highly valuable in a new career path. We’d be happy to explore how your experience aligns with our opportunities :)

Thursday, July 3, 2025

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