Episode 227

EP227: Ollie Benn, Managing Director at Neoci - Why Business Development Is The Key Strategy To Future Proof

Published on: 3rd June, 2024

In this episode, we have Ollie Benn, the Managing Director at Neoci, who brings over 20 years of experience in recruitment. Ollie's journey began in 2003 working for a high street agency, Kelly Services, he then moved into finance recruitment, before transitioning to the telecoms and tech sectors.

During lockdown, Ollie and a close friend from the industry launched Neoci. Specialising in Telecoms and IT, Neoci acts as a strategic partner to their clients, using their deep industry knowledge to position clients as true game-changers in the market.

In this episode, Ollie shares:

  • His journey into recruitment, including his early days and the challenges of launching a business during a pandemic.
  • How he developed a delivery-focused model.
  • His insights on what a true business development model looks like.
  • Key areas leaders should focus on to ensure future success.

Tune in for a deep dive into Ollie's extensive experience and valuable advice for aspiring leaders in the recruitment industry.

Connect with Ollie here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/olliebennrecruiter/

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Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.

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The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast
The podcast destination for all levels of recruiters seeking inspiration to become the best in class.
Welcome to The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast!

The Recruiters Recruitment Podcast is listened to from all corners of the globe.
Created in the global lockdown of 2020, Our audience drop in knowing that they are going to listen to a guest who is a knowledgable leader in their industry willingly sharing their professional and often personal journeys to enable YOU, our precious listener, a chance to learn, self-development and above all else, reflect on your own life and experience. A safe place to spend half an hour where we hope to allow you to learn something.

Our host - Lysha Holmes has been in the recruitment industry for almost a quarter of a century and for most of that duration, has championed best practise in the Rec2Rec sphere (placing recruiters themselves). A vocal advocate for well-being, Lysha talks openly about sobriety, and her life as a solo parent all whilst running a recruitment business.

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This podcast is proudly sponsored by Paiger and a partner to Needi, Diversity in Recruitment, and Keybridge IT.

Our Sponsor:
Paiger - Making Recruiters Smarter and Faster. Paiger helps recruiters build personal brands, identify new business opportunities, attract candidates, and have better conversations.

Find out more details on Paiger here - https://paiger.co/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=recruiters-recruiter


Needi; Is a concierge gift-matching service using psychology and AI, to pinpoint the perfect gifts and experiences for your recipient, from the best, local independent businesses.
Lou’s team of expert gift finders, save companies time and money, with their complimentary corporate gifting service. From thank-you gifts for small start-ups to well-being events for FTSE 100 companies, Needi helps companies motivate and retain the best staff and clients, through thoughtful, affordable gifting, events and experience days.

Diversity in Recruitment helps recruitment businesses understand diversity, equity, and inclusion in a way that makes sense. Our training and advisory work is designed and delivered by experienced recruiters, giving your teams the insight, tools, and confidence to attract diverse talent, recruit inclusively, improve your candidate journey and confidently partner with their clients. DE&I doesn’t have to be complicated and scary - it’s simply about fair, ethical and high-quality recruitment.

Keybridge IT Solutions; Providing 24×7 Support to all Customers.
Established in 2010, Keybridge IT Solutions is a London-based Fully Managed IT Support and solutions Provider.
Specialities include Microsoft Cloud, including Office 365, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Security, Internet Connectivity, VoIP, and much more.
They work in many industries, including Recruitment, Finance, Leisure and the Charity Sector.

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