Steven Petroff

Organizer
DISC Type : Sd

Director, Client Services at IQ PARTNERS Inc

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Overview

Steven Petroff is a Director at IQ PARTNERS, specializing in legal and accounting recruitment. With an MBA and a background in finance at Rogers and as a CFO, he combines corporate expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit. Colleagues praise him for his persistence, integrity, and client management skills, often calling him a "consummate professional. "

Beyond his corporate roles, Steven was the owner of Petroff Gallery, a contemporary art gallery in Toronto. This experience highlights his passion for the arts and community engagement, as he also chaired the local Business Improvement Area. His interests include canoe trips, yoga, and golf.

Unique fact: Before becoming a top recruiter, Steven owned an internationally recognized contemporary art gallery, developing corporate rewards programs.

Personality Overview

Thoughtfully Quick

Strong-minded

Somewhat Formal

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Recruitment Trends
His recent posts analyze the impact of AI on recruiting, skills-based hiring over degrees, and what hiring managers are prioritizing in the current market.
Talent Retention
He actively discusses the strategic choice between retaining current employees versus hiring replacements, indicating a focus on long-term talent management for clients.
Contemporary Art
He owned and operated the Petroff Gallery, an internationally recognized contemporary art gallery in Toronto, demonstrating a deep personal and professional interest in the arts.

Media Appearances

Steven has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2016
Director, Client Services at IQ PARTNERS Inc
6-2015 - 8-2016
Executive Recruiter at The London Search Group (merged with IQ PARTNERS)
11-2013 - 4-2015
Senior Accountant at The Woodbridge Company Limited
5-1998 - 6-2013
Owner & Chief Financial Officer at Petroff Gallery
5-1994 - 5-1998
Assistant Manager, Financial Settlement at Rogers Communications Inc.

Education

1989 - 1991
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Windsor
1984 - 1987
Bachelor's degree from York University

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Insights For Selling To Steven

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • 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
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • 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 Steven 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 Steven

  • 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 Steven move?

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

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

You And Steven

Personality Compatibility


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