About Us. 

 

We pride ourselves on our ability to provide knowledge and professionalism with a personal touch. Find out more about Furza, our mission and goals, and the people who make us who we are.

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Empowering Opportunity

 

At Furza, we were founded on the belief that opportunity isn't just something you find - it's something you create. We help businesses find, train and retain high-potential early-career talent.

We build practical programmes that align with real business needs, giving companies the tools to attract emerging professionals and support their development from day one.

"Our goal is simple, close the gap between entry-level potential and long-term performance."

 

At every stage, Furza is where opportunity is empowered, creating success for both businesses and individuals.

Hear from our clients to find out more.

 

 

 

 

Our Values

 

The principles that guide how we work, grow and succeed - together.

Impact

We are dedicated to creating lasting, tangible change that empowers both our customers and candidates. By delivering real, measurable results, we help every business and individual we work with unlock their full potential and achieve success.

Excellence

Our commitment to excellence means consistently driving results through quality and attention to detail in every interaction and deliverable. We are dedicated to achieving dependable outcomes that consistently meet and exceed expectations.

Growth

Growth drives everything we do – our growth, our customers' growth and our candidates' personal growth. We are dedicated to creating opportunities that fuel progress.

Ambition

With an underdog spirit, we push boundaries, work smarter, harder and deliver solutions. Always proactive, we demand excellence and never settle for mediocrity.

 

Our Team

 

Backed by over 60 years of experience in early career recruitment and sales training, we empower organisations to scale efficiently through strategic talent acquisition and development.

 

 

Mark Rothwell
Mark Rothwell
CEO

With over 20 years of strategic leadership in sales recruitment and training, Mark is dedicated to driving Furza’s growth and establishing it as a leader in the industry. His passion for developing top sales talent is at the very core of Furza’s success.

Richard Barnes
Richard Barnes
Commercial Director

With over 15 years of experience in driving growth across talent-focused industries, Richard plays a pivotal role in advancing Furza's progressive growth plans - driving the commercial function, revenue growth and client success. 

Ahamed Al-Khalifa
Ahamed Al-Khalifa
Training Director

Ahamed has 10+ years of experience in SMB SaaS sales ​and the rest in building, scaling and coaching early career sales teams for software ​and technology businesses. Teacher, Academy leader and published author, he kick-starts sales careers with expert training.

Hannah Simons
Hannah Simons
Head of Marketing

Since joining Furza in 2021, Hannah has played a pivotal role in driving brand awareness and generating leads with a key focus on managing the planning and implementation of multi-channel lead generation campaigns to enhance business growth.

James Hornsby
James Hornsby
Sales Director

James has a strong background in sales recruitment and SaaS sales. James has been pivotal in creating and driving Furza’s business development strategies, significantly increasing leads and uncovering new business opportunities to grow revenues.

Ashleigh Cocker
Ashleigh Cocker
Head of Business Development

Ashleigh has over 10 years experience supporting organisations build and scale high-performing sales individuals and teams. Starting her own career as an SDR, she’s a strong advocate for empowering early-career sales talent and women in sales positions. 

Georgia Mee
Georgia Mee
Senior Account Manager

Georgia plays a key role in developing strong client partnerships and identifying growth and development opportunities. Her dedication to client success helps deliver long-term value, supporting Furza, its customer base and candidates. 

Molly Passey
Molly Passey
Talent Team Lead

Molly is a dedicated early careers sales recruitment lead. She expertly guides early career talent through the Furza recruitment and training processes and has helped hundreds of candidates secure career opportunities in B2B sales roles. 

Jus Sidhu
Jus Sidhu
Business Development Manager

Jus began her sales career at Furza, where she quickly stood out for her drive and determination. Today, Jus leads with a deep understanding of client needs and a passion for building lasting partnerships, helping drive growth for both our team and our clients.

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Our Investors

We’re proud to have MonacoSol as our investor. A UK-based private equity firm specialising in B2B software and technology, MonacoSol aligns perfectly with our mission. They don’t just provide financial investment; their strong expertise in sales, marketing, strategy, and finance accelerates our growth trajectory.

With MonacoSol’s backing, we’re equipped to scale rapidly and deliver even greater value to our clients.

 

Enquire Today

 

We want to learn more about your specific sales challenges.

Call us on 0161 768 8406 or contact us online today.