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Media Sales Recruitment
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Steven Dear and Nikki Shack Directors at Harrison Dear Sales and Elevate Recruitment

About Us

 

Harrison Dear Sales are media recruitment specialists who offer a professional, consultative service in all aspects of their work.

We find the best talent for all commercial sales roles across media owners and ad tech companies in the UK. We take a pragmatic approach to the recruitment business assessing clients’ unique needs and identifying how we can help them find the ideal candidate.

What We do

At Harrison Dear Sales, we connect top media sales talent with the industry’s leading businesses. With years of expertise in media, digital, and advertising sales recruitment, we specialize in placing high-performing professionals into entry-level to mid-to-senior roles across the media landscape.

Our network spans media owners of all sizes—from innovative start-ups to established blue-chip organisations—ensuring we match the right talent with the right opportunity. Whether it’s Digital, TV, Outdoor, Radio, Cinema, Programmatic, or Partnership/Sponsorship sales, we understand the nuances of each sector and what it takes to succeed.

Harrison Dear Media Sales and Advertising Agency Recruitment London
Steven Dear and Nikki Shack Directors at Harrison Dear Sales and Elevate Recruitment

Why We Do It

We take a proactive, consultative approach—understanding our clients’ needs, mapping the market, and headhunting top-tier sales professionals who can drive revenue and business growth. Our deep industry network allows us to engage both active and passive candidates, ensuring we find the right fit for every role.

We go beyond CVs, carefully assessing sales performance, industry expertise, and cultural fit to provide a curated shortlist of high-impact candidates. From interview coordination to offer negotiation, we make the hiring process seamless, efficient, and stress-free. Whether you’re a company looking for top sales talent or a candidate seeking your next big move, we’re here to help.

How We Do It

We do this because we love it. Recruitment isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about building careers and strengthening businesses. With our deep, long-standing client relationships, we have an insider’s understanding of what makes a sales team thrive. Our industry expertise and trust-based approach mean we’re not just recruiters—we’re advisors, connectors, and problem-solvers.

We take pride in forming true partnerships—not just transactions. Whether it’s helping businesses scale with the right talent or guiding sales professionals into career-defining roles, we’re invested in long-term success. That’s why we do what we do—and why we do it so well.

Career Planning from Harrison Dear Media Sales Recruitment Agents in London

Ethical, Honest & Transparent

Our knowledge and passion for the media sales industry have earned us respect and success in what we do. We believe in honesty, integrity, and transparency, building genuine trust with clients and candidates through a straightforward, consultative approach.

Working together for over 20 years has created an unmatched level of trust, stability, and expertise. Our seamless partnership allows us to anticipate challenges, problem-solve efficiently, and make strategic decisions that truly benefit our clients and candidates. At Harrison Dear Sales, our shared values drive everything we do. With decades of combined industry experience, we have a deep understanding of the media sales landscape and a proven track record of delivering results—helping businesses grow and sales professionals thrive.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in hiring with a wide-angle lens, ensuring that opportunities are open to a broad and diverse talent pool. Our commitment goes beyond just placing candidates—we actively support our clients in achieving their diversity goals, helping them build stronger, more inclusive teams.

By following best practice principles, we champion all forms of diversity, ensuring fair and unbiased recruitment processes. At Harrison Dear Sales, we don’t just talk about diversity—we embed it into every stage of our hiring strategy, making sure talent is represented, valued, and given equal opportunities to succeed.

We Find The Best Talent

 

Candidates

At Harrison Dear Sales, we are consultants, not salespeople. We take the time to listen, understand, and support you in finding the right opportunity—not just any job. With experience in both media and recruitment, we’re well-equipped to provide honest advice, expert guidance, and practical support throughout the interview process.

By building a detailed profile of your career history and aligning it with your future aspirations, we gain a clear understanding of how to help move your career forward. Our goal is to work with you and for you, ensuring your next step is the right one.

Clients

At Harrison Dear Sales, we know that recruitment is about more than just CVs—it’s about people, personalities, skills, and cultural fit. That’s why we take the time to truly understand your business—its structure, culture, and ethos—before finding the right candidates for the job.

With our specialist industry knowledge, we don’t just match you with the best talent currently available—we proactively headhunt the right people for your business. Our focus is on quality over quantity, ensuring you meet only the most exceptional candidates who can make a real impact.

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“Thank you and Steven so much for all your work concerning the UK Commercial Director role recruitment. You managed to pinpoint relevant and high-caliber candidates within a short period, and your advice/guidance on sales positions is second to none. We always feel in safe hands, and we thank you for all your efforts”

Rebecca NohanHead of Talent

‘We engaged with Harrison Dear Elevate to hire a Head of Asset Management. Due to tight time constraints, we asked them to produce a small shortlist of candidates so we could interview them quickly. The 3 candidates they provided were extremely strong and we are very pleased with the person we have taken on. Throughout the process they were excellent at arranging all the interviews and providing quick feedback.’

Nick Shaw, Chief Revenue Officer

‘Having worked with Steve and Nikki before we knew they would be the perfect recruiters to help us with such a key hire. As we are not experts in advertising, we needed to trust them to advise us on the marketplace and who would be the right person for us. Through working closely with them we ended interviewing some outstanding candidates and are extremely pleased with the person we have hired. I look forward to working with them on our next recruit.’

Phil Davidson, CEO

"When Future Stores set out to establish our presence with a first in class retail offering on Oxford Street, we knew finding the right Sales Director was critical to driving our success as a new company. Harrison Dear Elevate exceeded all our expectations. HDE’s expertise and commitment to understanding our vision and goals made the entire process seamless. We couldn’t be happier with the result and highly recommend their services to any business looking for top-tier sales talent."

Engin Celikbas, Managing Director

"I recently had the pleasure of working with Harrison Dear Sales and I was genuinely impressed by their efficiency and expertise. Within just three months they helped me secure a great new role that aligned with my skills and career goals. Their proactive approach and deep industry knowledge, and genuine commitment made all the difference. I highly recommend HDS to anyone seeking a seamless and successful job search experience"

Candidate

"I had a great experience working with Harrison Dear Sales on my current role. They fully understood what I was looking for in my search and pushed me in a direction I wouldn't normally have considered. They found exactly what I was looking for in terms of leadership and very happy they went the extra mile! A delight to deal with, always happy to pick up the phone!"

Candidate

"Harrison Dear Sales have been hugely valuable to us as we have scaled our business and made multiple hires, finding us our three most recent employees - all who are gems we wouldn’t of found otherwise. Someone you definitely want in your corner!"

Guy Thurlow, Co Founder

"Harrison Dear Sales really take the time to understand your experience, strengths and your goals for the future. Instead of pigeon holing you into available roles, they really questions to understand your dream role, your non negotiables and sets out to find it. And once they have found it there is no one better to sell you into the company for a successful placement. I really trust Nikki & Steve and not only that they are great to be around and would now consider them friends!"

Candidate

"I have worked with Nikki & Steve many times over the years recruiting roles across the business. They always thoroughly investigate what I’m looking for: skills, attitude, personality, experience, values and never presents me with dud candidates! They are always fully informed on the role and meet my criteria. Pleasure to work with. Whenever I am recruiting I speak to Nikki & Steven first"

Director, NetMums

"Recruitment companies generally have a bad rep for spamming candidates with unsuitable jobs because they don't listen. I can honestly say this hasn't been the case with Nikki & Steven. I've known them for the best part of 2 years and, despite an incredibly challenging period for the media industry, have always valued their counsel, proactivity and job-matching skills. I've very recently accepted a job offer with there help. Had it not been for Nikki & Steve, I wouldn't have learned about this new opportunity, and so, I am incredibly grateful. I can't recommend them enough. They’re on-the-ball, fastidious, have a vast network of media contacts (which means they’re often working on new projects) and above all, they listen!"

Candidate

"Harrison Dear Sales supported me in my first ever career move which provided the basis of where I am today. This was a couple of years ago and since then I have had the chance to work with a number of different recruiters and what I have only recently realised is that putting the job candidate first is something that isn't a given in the industry. I have had a wonderful experience with them and always felt like they was truly keen to find a place that I will actually like rather than pursuing commercial goals of her own. Would highly recommend reaching out to Nikki & Steve should you be looking for a new role."

Candidate

"Having first met Nikki & Steve almost 8 years ago when looking for my first role in media, they have been a constant presence throughout my career progression. They always goes above and beyond what is needed as a recruiter and has never put me forward for a role that I haven't been excited for. Nikki & Steve will take the time out to ensure the role matches your skills and personality and is also someone I stay in contact with even when not looking for work. Harrison Dear Sales will be the first people I suggest to any colleagues in the industry looking to change roles, and have placed more of my colleagues than I can remember. Certainly my first point of call when needing advise on roles or the job market in general... and just a nice people all around (which always helps!!)"

Candidate

"I am indebted to Harrison Dear Sales for their established network of contacts, meaning that they seamlessly spotted a relevant opportunity and offered excellent communication and support in order to get me the role. In a situation of a certain vulnerability where you're looking for work, it means the world to be respected and encouraged like Nikki & Steven were able to. As such, I'd have no hesitation recommending them"

Candidate

"In a world where recommendations are becoming ever more important, I'd just like to say a very big thank you to Nikki & Steve for all theie help. From the moment I first contacted them regarding an update to my situation, they has been amazing. They kept me regularly updated (even when there wasn't an update!) and fought my corner when I needed them to. Their enthusiasm and tenacity is infectious and they are without doubt the best recruiters I have dealt with (and I've dealt with a few!). Much like estate agents and lawyers, good recruiters like Nikki & Steve are worth their weight in gold. So thank you Harrison Dear Sales for being there when I needed you..."

Candidate

"I have huge respect for Nikki & Steve and their impeccable work ethic. They are excellent at getting a brief spot-on; understand my objectives and matching that to compatible candidates. In addition to supporting me recruiting for a senior sales team at REDWOOD, Nikki & Steve has personally supported me when I was looking for a new opportunity. They are true professionals and I highly recceommend Harrison Dear Sales"

Client

"I have known Nikki & Steve for over 10 years and have always found them to be passionate, enthusiastic and knowledgable about the media industry. As a key client of Harrison Dear Sales, Nikki & Steve have dedicated time and effort to finding us some great candidates and is committed to making sure that they find people that match both the skill set required but also that they fit in with the culture of my business. Ultimately Nikki & Steve take the hassle out of recruiting by understanding exactly what I need and not stopping until they do!"

Client, Clear Channel

"Nikki & Steven are dedicated recruiters that always aim to get their recruits into roles they desire, if you are ever thinking of moving careers then Harrison Dear Sales should be your first point of call, as they will take your requirements on board and find you that perfect role within the media industry."

Candidate

"I have worked with Nikki & Steven and utilised their services for a number of years now and have found them to be one of the most astute recruiters in the business. They understands their candidates needs and understand the clients they represents. They are passionate and diligent and are positively tenacious in their approach. First class operators and my first point of call for all recruitment needs."

Client

"In the last three years Nikki & Steven have supported our strategy of recruiting outstanding sales, marketing and commercial leaders for the business. Nikki & Steve are results driven, experts in the field of media and show a high level of integrity when liaising between client and candidate."

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