Nicholas Saddleton

About Nicholas Saddleton

I specialize in helping companies in Material Handling, Industrial Automation, and Robotics attract and hire the people who move their business forward- Salespeople, Engineering and Operations, from Individual Contributor to Senior Leadership.My approach is simple: understand the work, respect the people, and move fast. I partner with manufacturers, integrators, and solutions providers across North America who value expertise, transparency, and results.Clients trust me to deliver hard-to-find technical and commercial talent, and candidates appreciate a process that’s direct, respectful, and confidential.I stay close to the market- listening to what talent really wants, how technology is reshaping facilities, and where companies are winning (or losing) the talent battle. If you’re building or growing your organization and network, I’m always open to sharing insights on market trends, compensation data, and recruiting strategies in this space. Let’s connect- even if you’re not hiring right now, I’m always up for a good conversation about where the industry’s headed.

Experience

1. Greater Cleveland

   Direct Recruiters, Inc.

   Jul 2025 — Present

Education

• The University of Akron

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business Communication

  1999 — 2001

• Old Trail School

  1991

• Portland State University - School of Business

  Master, International Management

  2006 — 2007

• Olney Friends School

  High School Diploma

  1995 — 1996

• Walsh Jesuit High School

  High School Diploma

  1991 — 1995

• Kawachinagano Senior High School

  Foreign Exchange, Japanese Studies

  1994 — 1995