Leading recruitment company Acorn by Synergie has appointed a new Director of Sales, Michaela Posnett.
Michaela’s responsibilities will include developing innovative sales strategies and driving business growth for Acorn by Synergie. With 30 branches and on-site locations across the UK, Acorn is primed to develop its service offering and expand its client portfolio into new regions and sectors.
Michaela will focus on strengthening the company’s position to be seen as a leading on-site provider of high-volume, value-added workforce solutions.
Building on Acorn’s existing success with large on-site accounts, she will work closely with the long-serving, established teams to expand this expertise across the UK. Michaela, 34, is committed to driving growth by leveraging the recruitment company’s strong foundation, securing new key accounts, and collaborating on tender processes to win high-volume flexible workforce contracts.
Michaela, who was born in Guildford, grew up in Dorset and now lives in Lincolnshire, brings with her a wealth of experience of working in recruitment sales for the last 13 years.
After kicking off her career as a Recruitment Consultant in 2012, Michaela moved on to launch a new branch location as a 360 Recruiter for Unique Employment Services in 2013 where, over the next seven years, she progressed to Sales Director.
Following the sale of Unique Employment in 2020, Michaela supported the acquisition and implementation process for existing clients and workers and helped with the transition from a traditional operation to a high-level technology enabled solution.
Talking about her new role as Director of Sales at Acorn by Synergie and what she’s looking forward to the most, Michaela, who started with Acorn last month, said: “My time at Acorn has had a fantastic start. The teams have been incredibly welcoming, and I truly feel valued, which has been a great experience.
“I’m very excited to magnify what we already do. I’m not changing the game, but what I am going to do is amplify our message and expand our reach. Acorn is home to exceptional operational expertise and talent, and my focus will be on broadening our presence and strengthening our voice across the UK.
“My specialism sits within the Distribution and Logistics sectors, 3PLs (third-party logistics), Warehouses and Distribution Centres. However, with Acorn’s diverse industry verticals, I am also keen to expand our focus in Manufacturing operations, particularly in Food, Automotive, Aviation and beyond.
“My goal is to drive growth into new markets and ensure Acorn continues its expansion across the UK. It’s an exciting time, and I look forward to what’s ahead.”
Acorn by Synergie’s Managing Director Bernard Ward said: “I am delighted to welcome Michaela as Acorn’s new Sales Director. With over 13 years of experience in recruitment, Michaela brings a hefty amount of knowledge and expertise to the role.
“Her track record speaks for itself, and we are excited to see the fresh ideas and new business opportunities she will bring to the table. I’m confident that Michaela will play a key role in raising Acorn’s profile and helping us continue to grow and excel in the market.”
