Ollie Benn

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Founder & Director at NEOCI

Greater Portsmouth Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Ollie Benn is the Founder and Director of NEOCI, a specialized recruitment firm for technology MSPs, ISPs, SIs, and SaaS providers across the UK and US. He focuses on connecting businesses with world-class tech talent. People who have worked with him often describe him as professional, supportive, and knowledgeable.

He frequently shares contrarian views on HR, such as his belief that long notice periods dont improve employee retention.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Deliberate Doer

Long-term Focused

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

Topics They Care About

Talent Acquisition
His content focuses on the challenge of accessing the 80% of candidates who are not actively looking for new roles, giving his clients a competitive advantage.
Effective Hiring
He believes that reducing the risk of a bad hire is not about money but about properly managing risks throughout the recruitment process.
Authentic Company Culture
Believes that a mismatch between a company's advertised values and its actual slow-moving, cautious culture is a primary reason they fail to attract top talent.

Media Appearances

Ollie has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2021
Founder & Director at NEOCI
8-2012 - 6-2021
Director at Critical Resourcing
7-2010 - 7-2012
Head of Contracting at Davies Talent Solutions
4-2006 - 6-2010
Recruitment Director at Consulting (RPO & Agency)
1-2003 - 3-2006
Recruitment Consultant at Kelly

Education

Ollie has no verified education history

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Exp : 25 Location : Greater Portsmouth Area, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder & Director at NEOCI
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Insights For Selling To Ollie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ollie 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 Ollie

  • 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 Ollie move?

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

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

You And Ollie

Personality Compatibility


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