Patrick Sommerfelt

Senior Consultant

UK

Patrick’s Recent placements

  • VP European Sales | HealthTech | London
  • Head of Sales | TravelTech | UK
  • VP Regional Sales | EMEA | LegalTech, London
  • Account Executive | MarTech | London
  • Commercial Partnerships Manager | Telecommunications | London

Patrick is a specialist in the recruitment of marketing, communication and sales professionals across the commerce and industry space, with a particular focus on the SaaS and technology sectors. This ranges from general marketing roles to digital, social media, business development, sales and internal and external communications. He prides himself on building strong and lasting relationships with his candidates and clients whilst always striving to offer the best and most honest service.

Patrick’s testimonials

VP Sales

“A business mentor once advised me to keep standards high because one day someone will come along and surprise you. And during my recent hunt for a permanent sales leadership position that positive outlier was Patrick Sommerfelt.

Let me preface that I’ve worked with numerous B2B recruiters in the last fifteen plus years. Predominantly as a hiring manager, however, more recently as a candidate in a tough economic environment.

What stands out for me with Patrick is his ability to genuinely self-detach and be strategic. To take onboard and position what I was looking for in my next role. Whilst also demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the target client (e.g. culture, people, goals, market).

His natural conversational style, clarity of communication and ability to build trust quickly (through committed actions) does not go unnoticed either. Nor does his focus, as partly evidenced by our initial exchange taking place on a Saturday.

Patrick strikes that delicate balance between candidate and client whilst staying focused on the bigger picture. Not easy for many. In summary, Patrick gets my vote as a B2B recruitment partner.”

Head of Sales and Marketing

”Patrick recently helped me secure an amazing new position and a huge promotion. He is a fantastic recruitment professional, for whom nothing is too much trouble. Easily the most communicative, open and honest recruiter I have ever dealt with. You can feel that he really cares about you as a candidate – it’s not just about getting the fees. One thing that really stood out to me was how well Patrick captured what the hiring manager was seeking, then translates those requirements and coaches you on how to present your skills in the best way possible, helping you to prepare well for each interview stage. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for a new role to speak with Patrick first!”

Account Executive

”Working with Patrick was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He’s a diligent, consummate professional who goes above and beyond in all capacities.”

National Sales Manager

”I cannot thank Patrick enough for his help and expertise. Communication and integrity are the two most important things I value when working with recruiters and not only is he proficient at both he has really given me a whole new perspective on how it can be accomplished! Just a pleasure to work with. And I’m sure when it comes to recruiting within my new role he will be the only person on my phone book. Thanks again.”

Jobs

  • Hospitality/Travel/Leisure

Brand Partnerships Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager, Brand Partnerships London Entertainment £45,000 – £65,000 DOE Due to the exciting growth and development of our client in the Entertainment space, they are looking to grow their Brand Partnerships team with an experienced Business Development Manager to work on their brand partnerships. You will play a pivotal is driving the strategy […]
  • Salary GBP45000 – GBP65000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 day ago
  • Telecommunications

UK General Manager

UK General Manager Telecommunications Liverpool £80,000 – £100,000 Carter Murray are pleased to be partnering with a global, family run Telecommunications brand, specifically within telecoms infrastructure who are seeking a UK General Manager based out of the Liverpool office. Responsibilities: Oversee daily operations: Manage day-to-day activities and ensure smooth operations. Set and achieve goals: Establish […]
  • Salary GBP80000 – GBP100000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago
  • Oil/Energy/Renewables/Utilities

Digital Marketing Executive – 12 Month FTC

Digital Marketing Executive London / Hybrid Renewable Energy £32,000 – £36,000 plus bonus Job Description My client are in the renewable energy sector are looking for a Digital Marketing Executive to support their internal marketing team after a sustained period of growth and investment. This role will focus on SEO & PPC, website management & […]
  • Salary GBP32000 – GBP36000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 4 weeks ago
  • Education
  • Media

Commercial Director

Commercial Director Education & Training / Media London A leading brand in the learning sector, part of a global media group known for its innovative and impactful content are seeking a dynamic and experienced Commercial Director to drive growth and expand the reach of their learning and development products. The Role: The Commercial Director will […]
  • Posted Posted 4 weeks ago

Patrick’s Insights

  • Career Advice

Compensation packages for top sales talent in SaaS and tech

  • Posted October 9, 2024
Competition for hiring top sales professionals continues to increase in the UK. Companies are contending more fiercely to attract and retain the best talent due to growing demand and limited supply of highly skilled sales professionals. Understanding the nuances of compensation packages is crucial for those businesses who want to secure the best talent. The […]
  • Career Advice

Interview with Jonathan Pepper, Director of Partnerships: “I do what I love – build genuine connections”  

  • Posted September 19, 2024
At Carter Murray, we connect sales professionals with exciting businesses across all sectors.  Our own Patrick Sommerfelt specialises in recruiting sales professionals across the commerce and industry space with a particular focus on SaaS and technology businesses.  In his latest industry leaders’ interview, Patrick sat down with Jonathan Pepper: Director of Partnerships – EMEA & APAC at ContractPodAi.  […]
  • Market Insight

Sales trends in 2024-2025: prioritising human relationships in a world of tech 

  • Posted September 11, 2024
At Carter Murray, we connect businesses and sales leaders with top sales professionals whether you’re a startup, scale-up, or a well-established global brand. Our extensive network provides unique insights into recruitment trends across the global sales market. This year, we’ve analysed the data to explore the key sales and recruitment trends shaping 2024 and 2025. […]
  • Sales and Business Development

Access the sales talent pool that will grow your business

  • Posted July 5, 2024
At Carter Murray, we help businesses attract and retain the right sales professionals so they can compete at a fast pace and deliver exceptional customer value. It’s my role to support businesses in the UK’s commerce and industry sectors (which we consider to be anything outside of professional or financial services). I help companies find […]
  • Talent

Sales trends from 2023: how to adapt to the modern sales play

  • Posted November 8, 2023
At Carter Murray, our role is to connect businesses and sales leaders with the right sales professionals – whether you’re a start-up, scale-up or established global brand. Working with a vast network gives us unique insight into what’s happening in recruitment across today’s global sales markets. We’ve also gathered global data to explore the sales […]
  • Career Advice

Interview with Razi Afghan: a “degree in people” to succeed in sales

  • Posted July 17, 2023
At Carter Murray, we support sales professionals across the full marketing spectrum. Our own Patrick Sommerfelt is a specialist in the recruitment of sales professionals across the commerce and industry space with a particular focus on the SaaS and technology sectors. In his latest industry leaders interview, Patrick sat down with Razi Afghan – a VP Sales […]

Interview with Jim Godman: loving the buzz of sales

  • Posted March 15, 2023
At Carter Murray, we support sales professionals across the full marketing spectrum. Our own Patrick Sommerfelt is a specialist in the recruitment of marketing, communication and sales professionals across the commerce and industry space with a particular focus on the SaaS and technology sectors. In his latest industry leaders interview, Patrick sat down with Jim […]