Peter Siarkos

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Director, Manufacturing & Defence at Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Overview

Peter Siarkos is the Director of Manufacturing & Defence at the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP), where he supports exporters in global market navigation. With over eight years of experience, he specializes in agricultural machinery, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing, and holds a Certified International Trade Professional designation.

There is no publicly available information regarding Peters personal hobbies or interests outside of his professional life.

His specialized expertise includes navigating the procurement processes of Government and International Financial Institutions (IFIs) for Saskatchewan companies.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

Friendly But Fast

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Saskatchewan's Export Growth
Passionate about helping Saskatchewan-based companies in manufacturing, agriculture, and defence succeed in international markets and find new growth opportunities.
Defence Sector Expansion
Focuses on growing opportunities for Saskatchewan's defence industry, aligning with Canada's renewed commitment to defence spending and procurement strategies.
International Market Access
Specializes in organizing and leading trade missions to connect Saskatchewan exporters with international buyers, partners, and strategic relationships for long-term growth.

Media Appearances

Webinar: Overview of the Defence Sector in Canada (featuring Peter Siarkos, Director, Manufacturing & Defence, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership). Featured in Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership

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Work History

10-2025
Director, Manufacturing & Defence at Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
9-2023 - 10-2025
Director, Manufacturing & Technology at Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
2-2023 - 9-2023
Trade Specialist, Manufacturing & Technology at Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
1-2021 - 1-2023
International Sales Specialist at IRD
9-2016 - 1-2021
Product Sales Specialist (International) at IRD

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from University of Saskatchewan

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Insights For Selling To Peter

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Peter is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Peter

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Peter move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Peter take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Peter

Personality Compatibility


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