Prior to his move into recruitment, Steve spent more than 20 years in industry, enjoying a successful technical sales career. Now managing a recruitment company for the same industries that he spent so long being an integral part of, very few Principal Consultants can rival Steve’s foundations.
Built from the ground up, from 19 years of age as a trainee sales engineer, through to leaving the industry 22 years later as a well-established and successful Sales Director. It’s this first-hand experience that gives him such a unique perspective, and you’d be hard pressed to find a recruiter who truly understands the importance of ‘client care’ more than Steve.
In his own words…
“I honestly share the excitement of new starters, having been there myself. Knowing that you’re positively contributing to people’s lives is, for me, what made my move into recruitment so rewarding.”
Steve has excelled as a senior recruiter, with an impressive track record of placing sales professionals across many industries, and successfully building national and international sales teams for his clients.
Combining his extensive knowledge, experience and industry relationships, Steve’s able to effectively read between the lines when screening candidates, with a unique ability to spot the character traits he knows either will or won’t make them a good fit for his clients.
Colleagues describe Steve as very personable, someone who knows how to brighten a room and is a breath of fresh air in the office. Aside from these warmer qualities, peers also describe him as being levelheaded, reliable and rigorous in his approach.
Outside of life at Osprey, Steve has a real family focus and enjoys quality time with his young family of two children. Also a keen sports fan and car fanatic, Steve is actually an ex-rally driver but has long since forfeited his life in the fast line for the golf course and a well-earned pint at the 19th hole. Cheers to that!