Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Executive Search & Consulting Services in Sarasota, FL
Founded in 1999, DeVilling & Associates has built a reputation as a trusted retained search and consulting firm specializing in the industrial and construction markets. With over 36 years of combined experience in industrial distribution and manufacturing, our team understands the unique challenges companies face when seeking qualified leadership. We focus on connecting industrial distributors and manufacturers with executives who possess the precise skills, experience, and cultural compatibility required for success. Our deep knowledge of MROP (Maintenance, Repair, Operation, Production) products and their distribution channels enables us to identify top-tier talent more efficiently than traditional methods. We work closely with clients to establish clear hiring objectives, leveraging our extensive industry network to source candidates who align with both technical requirements and organizational culture.Our approach extends beyond recruitmentwe provide strategic consulting to improve sales and marketing positions, as well as career transition services that help displaced workers navigate new opportunities. Client testimonials consistently highlight our ability to deliver cost-effective solutions, reduce hiring timelines, and maintain strict confidentiality throughout the process. By combining personalized service with a proven methodology, we ensure that each search results in a placement that drives long-term business growth. Our commitment to excellence has made us a preferred partner for companies seeking leadership solutions in a rapidly evolving industrial landscape.
Services
Executive Search
Sales Consulting
Career Transition
Outplacement Services
Candidate Assessment
Client Consultation
Strategic Hiring
Leadership Recruitment
Personality Testing
Confidential Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 36 years of experience in industrial distribution and manufacturing recruitment.
- Our deep industry knowledge accelerates candidate identification and recruitment success.
- We maintain strict confidentiality throughout the hiring process.
- Our extensive network connects clients with culturally compatible leadership talent.
- We offer strategic consulting to enhance sales, marketing, and organizational development.
What people say
Extensive contacts
Cost effective
Industry knowledge
Proactive approach
World class commitment
Services
Executive Search
Our executive search service identifies qualified leaders for industrial distributors and manufacturers. We leverage deep industry knowledge and an extensive network to source candidates with technical expertise and cultural compatibility. Clients benefit from reduced hiring timelines and placements that drive long-term business growth.
Sales Consulting
We help small manufacturers improve sales positions through representation networks and customer service initiatives. Our consulting focuses on strategic planning to increase revenues while addressing modern sales leadership challenges. Clients gain actionable insights tailored to industrial market dynamics.
Career Transition
This service provides displaced workers with career coaching and resume development tools. We focus on personalized guidance rather than office resources, teaching job search strategies through phone and email consultations. Employers benefit from maintaining positive relationships during restructuring.
Candidate Assessment
We utilize comprehensive personality assessments to evaluate candidate compatibility with client organizations. These tests analyze management style, communication skills, and cultural fit during the interview process. This data-driven approach ensures placements align with both technical requirements and workplace environment.
Client Consultation
Our consultation process establishes clear hiring objectives and qualification criteria for each search. We guide clients through defining must-have skills, preferred attributes, and cultural expectations. This strategic alignment ensures efficient candidate screening and selection processes.
People
Skip DeVilling
President
Skip DeVilling brings over 36 years of industrial distribution expertise to DeVilling & Associates. As founder, he specializes in executive recruitment and strategic consulting for MROP product companies. His industry knowledge and extensive network deliver proven leadership solutions.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on industrial distributors and manufacturers of MROP (Maintenance, Repair, Operation, Production) products.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We conduct in-person interviews, personality assessments, and cultural compatibility evaluations to match technical skills with organizational needs.
Do you offer confidential recruitment services?
Yes, we maintain strict confidentiality for all client records and designated information throughout the search process.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We provide services across North America, with a focus on industrial markets in the United States.
How long does an average search take?
Most searches complete within 60 days, significantly faster than traditional in-house recruitment methods.
Do you offer post-placement support?
Yes, we provide career transition services for displaced workers and ongoing consulting for organizational development.
