Meet The Directors

Oliver graduated in 2004 with a degree in International Relations and Politics, after a brief stint as a Graduate Trainee with global catering firm Compass Group he settled in to a role as a junior Recruitment Consultant in London in 2005, immediately knowing he had found his vocation and thriving in the fast pace and ever-changing environment that sales recruitment offers.

Over the next 12 years, he has developed an industry leading knowledge of the sales recruitment space in both the UK and Australia having relocated to Melbourne in 2011 to establish a new office for his then employer.

“I have never claimed to be everything to everyone, however, I do know sales people and I can offer a lot to both recruiting companies and candidates alike when it comes to negotiating career-defining moves in today's corporate environment. I have been in sales recruitment for virtually my entire career now, I enjoy it and I like to think that my tenure in a notoriously flaky industry demonstrates that I am able to add more value than most in this space”

Having been lucky enough to set up SearchWorks in 2014, driven by a desire to both starts something from scratch but also to pioneer his own ideas around what a recruitment solution should offer. Focused on the individual and their career goals and drivers over a long-term strategy and moving away from a volume-based approach that is adopted by larger recruitment firms. A business model that is free from the conflicting restraints of volume-based KPIs and stringent placement targets that can often result in a very sub-standard service to both candidates and clients. SearchWorks has developed into a strong brand in this niche industry, representing a swift, agile and quality service.

As a result, Oliver has a deep and extensive network of candidates and clients whom will rely on him not only to assist with filling vacancies but to offer industry knowledge, career advice, market intelligence, competitor analysis and general information around go to market strategy.

First and foremost, Tom is an experienced and dedicated recruiter. 

He loves what he does. He’s extremely passionate about SearchWorks, what the company stands for and the high level of service it provides in a saturated recruitment landscape. 

For nine years, Tom has been the trusted recruitment partner for some of the best brands across the Construction, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial and B2B industries. 

Tom specialises in the recruitment of sales professionals for leading ASX companies through to emerging SME’s. He prides himself on being a genuine people person and natural relationship builder – a key trait he developed in the early days of his commercial career while working as a journalist in regional NSW.

Tom has achieved success in Recruitment over a sustained period of time by sourcing and representing the best active and passive sales talent. 

He has carved out a strong footprint in specialist industry sectors and can offer invaluable advice on the state of the wider market - both current trends as well as potential future changes. 

Roles:

Sales Representative, Account Manager, Territory Manager, Key Account Manager, National Account Manager, BDM, Sales Engineer, Specification Sales, Sales Manager, State Manager, Sales Director, General Manager, MD. 

Markets:

Building Products, Specification, Construction, Trade Retail, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Capital Equipment, Industrial Services, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics, Facilities Management, Automotive, Commercial B2B.

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Having joined the recruitment industry in 2007, Ryan has developed a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the sales recruitment sector. 

With a genuine interest in helping organisations grow and taking pleasure from seeing a candidates career thrive. Ryan is very focused on assisting individuals obtain their career goals and objectives as well as being a valued partner in the development of his clients business.

‘The best part of being a hands-on recruiter, is when you place a candidate and they thrive in their new environment and watching them take their career to the next level. It is very satisfying to know that you have played a part in that no matter how small the contribution.’

Having an intimate knowledge of the Construction, Engineering and B2B markets Ryan knows the best companies where as a candidate you can fast track career as well as the top available talent that will help you grow your business.

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