Background
Uneekor needed a UK Sales Director to support revenue growth in the UK and prepare for expansion into Europe. Ernest Hunter Green delivered a structured executive search process, using research and market mapping to identify and assess relevant sales talent with the right channel, commercial, golf, and sports tech experience.
The process provided a high calibre shortlist and the depth of talent was so high that Uneekor were able to accelerate their international expansion plans through hiring 2 candidates – a UK Sales Director and a European Sales Director.
A trusted recommendation that led to a lasting professional relationship
“Alex Cooper at Ernest Hunter Green was introduced through a former colleague in Korea. As Uneekor began establishing its presence across the UK and Europe, Alex was recommended as a credible executive search consultant to support our growth plans. While it took time for expansion plans to gain momentum, Alex stayed in touch throughout — remaining engaged, informed, and ready to support when the time was right.”
A consultative process built on trust and expertise
What the firm had to say
“From the outset, Alex Cooper brought a thoughtful, structured approach – asking the right questions, challenging thinking where appropriate, and staying committed throughout. His manner was consultative, expert, and professional from day one.”
“His approach was subtle, consultative, and professional – never giving us a reason to look elsewhere.”
The Solution
The proposed solution was an executive search process to identify and assess all relevant sales talent across both the golf and sports tech sectors in the UK. Through a structured research and market mapping process, all candidates with appropriate channel, related product and commercial experience were approached and assessed in order to establish the final shortlist.
Client comments
“It was also clear that Alex took the time to thoroughly understand the candidates he was interviewing. One of the most notable outcomes and where Alex truly excelled was the strength of the talent pool presented to us. By the conclusion of the search, we had three or four candidates who could absolutely do the job.
In fact, the shortlist was so strong that it enabled us to accelerate our hiring plans. Not only did we successfully appoint a UK Sales Director, but we were also able to offer and secure a European Sales Director from the same search process. This was a role we had originally expected to take to market at a later date. Alex’s comprehensive approach gave us a clear view of the available talent pool and allowed us to secure a second key hire ahead of schedule.”
The process ultimately resulted in two critical leadership hires from a single search assignment, delivering significantly more value than we had originally anticipated.
Both individuals are performing extremely well and complement each other perfectly.”
“I would absolutely work with Alex Cooper and Ernest Hunter Green again and would have no hesitation in recommending their services. We are extremely pleased with the outcome. Alex is knowledgeable, professional, and highly effective in what he does, and I have nothing but positive things to say about the service he delivered”
