Ben Firman
About Ben Firman
Ben Firman is the Vice President of Sales at Supplier.io, with a diverse background in sales and recruitment across multiple companies. He has held various leadership positions, including roles at Conexiom, Fibernetics, and Open Options Corporation, and has a degree in Classical and Ancient Studies from the University of Nottingham.
Current Role at Supplier.io
Ben Firman serves as the Vice President of Sales at Supplier.io, a position he has held since 2024. He operates from Chicago, Illinois, in a remote capacity. In this role, he is responsible for driving sales strategies and managing sales operations to enhance the company's market presence.
Previous Experience in Sales Leadership
Prior to his current role, Firman was Vice President of Sales at Conexiom from 2017 to 2024, where he worked remotely from Vancouver, British Columbia. He also held the position of Chief Revenue Officer at Fibernetics for one year in 2015-2016. Additionally, he was Co-CEO at 80-20 Growth Corporation for one year in 2016-2017, contributing to the company's growth strategies.
Background in Recruitment and Consulting
Ben Firman began his career in recruitment, serving as a Senior IT Recruitment Consultant at Mortimer Spinks for one year in Birmingham, United Kingdom. He later worked as an Executive Search Consultant at Dean Group from 2008 to 2009 in the Kitchener, Canada Area. He also held the position of Partner & Managing Director EMEA & APAC at Open Options Corporation from 2009 to 2014.
Education and Training
Firman earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Classical and Ancient Studies from the University of Nottingham, completing his studies from 1995 to 1998. He possesses extensive training in various sales methodologies, including The Challenger Sale, SPIN® Selling, and Solution Selling, among others.
Contributions to Industry Publications
Ben Firman has contributed to The Globe & Mail's Report on Business, sharing insights and expertise related to sales and business development. His contributions reflect his knowledge and experience in the field.