Matt McManus

Captain
DISC Type : DS

US President | Impacting Innovation, Supercharging Careers, Powering the Future. at SThree

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Matt McManus is the President of Specialist Staffing Group, SThrees US brand, where he leads the self-proclaimed only pure-play STEM workforce consultancy. With nearly three decades in business leadership, he is focused on driving strategic transformation and delivering high-impact workforce solutions. People who have worked with him describe him as a charismatic, results-oriented, and supportive leader.

He is passionate about leadership and mentorship, often reflecting on the importance of the people who supported his own career. He believes in giving honest feedback and pushing his teams to realize their full potential.

He is focused on positioning his organization to help partners and talent outpace the rapid changes being driven by technology and innovation.

Personality Overview

Output-Driven

Long-Term Thinker

Planner & Achiever

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

STEM Workforce
He leads a consultancy purely focused on STEM, connecting specialists in life sciences, technology, and engineering with leading organizations.
AI Talent Demand
He is vocal about how AI is reshaping the world and creating a massive, and often overlooked, demand for the talent required to power its infrastructure.
Business Transformation
His career has focused on pioneering change. He led his company through a strategic transformation to align with future-focused STEM markets.

Media Appearances

Matt has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2023
US President | Impacting Innovation, Supercharging Careers, Powering the Future. at SThree
4-2017
EVP of Commercial Operations (Specialist Staffing Group) | Driving Excellence and Innovation at SThree
3-2016
President | Driving Strategic Growth and Market Expansion at Progressive Recruitment
8-2013 - 3-2016
Non Executive Chairman (APAC) at Association of Professional Staffing Companies - APSCo
3-2008 - 3-2016
APAC Regional Managing Director at SThree plc

Education

2013 - 2013
Business Leadership Programme from Henley Business School
2011 - 2011
Making Strategy Happen from Hult Ashridge Executive Education

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Insights For Selling To Matt

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Matt is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Matt

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Matt move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Matt take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Matt

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