About the Agency
Specify Consulting is a passionate and dedicated recruitment consultancy that specialises in placing sales, technical and marketing professionals within the Australian building and design industries. With over a decade of experience, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-calibre professionals and implementing effective recruitment strategies that drive superior business outcomes. Specify Consulting is committed to building genuine connections with both clients and candidates, providing exceptional service and the attention required to find the perfect talent or role.
The recruitment agency specialises across multiple building and design sectors including stone, tiles and decorative surfaces, lighting, furniture, flooring, building materials, kitchen and bathroom products, and interior and exterior finishes. Specify Consulting's team possesses deep industry knowledge and a long-standing network of connections, providing access to high-performing professionals and opportunities not necessarily available to the broader market. This sector expertise, combined with a proven track record of placing over 300 candidates and supporting 30 trusted clients, enables the company to deliver consistently strong results.
Based in Sydney, Specify Consulting serves the Australian building and design market with a focus on quality over volume. Clients choose Specify Consulting for their unrivalled level of customer service, commitment to the cause, and dedication to understanding what it takes to build top-performing teams. The company's approach centres on passion, industry knowledge, hard work and a genuine commitment to empowering candidates to thrive in their careers whilst helping companies access the best talent available.
Performance Summary
Recent Reviews
“Specify Consulting has been a trusted recruitment partner for Southern Design Group, supporting us on several critical roles within our commercial function. What sets them apart is their genuine understanding of our culture, something that is typically difficult for an external partner to grasp. Most candidates they have put forward has reflected a strong grasp of our values and ways of working, alongside the right technical capability for the role. Their professionalism and consistency throughout the process have made them a recruitment partner we continue to rely on.”
“Ashton Miller has been thorough, professional and supportive. He provides great results. Highly recommend Specify Consulting.”
“I had a great experience with Ash from Specify Consulting. Kind and professional with my best intentions at heart. Ash guided me through the steps to make an exciting career move.”
“I had an excellent experience working with Ashton at Specify Consulting. He helped me land a great new role with a company I’m thrilled to be joining. Ashton made sure I was well prepared for each interview and kept me updated throughout each stage of the recruitment process. His support and professionalism made the whole journey stress-free and enjoyable. I highly recommend Ashton and the team at Specify Consulting!”
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“Thorough and trustworthy.”
Recent Jobs
Business Development Manager | Builder Focus | Joinery & Wet Area Product | Bris
Sales Consultant | Luxury Furniture | National Retailer | Warrawong NSW
National Business Development Manager | Mandarin Speaker (Remote) Premium Brick
Account Manager | Commercial Lighting | Wholesalers & Contractors | Brisbane
Specification Manager | Decorative Surfaces | Sydney
Business Development Manager | Mandarin Speaking | Decorative Bricks
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Our Team
Chris Gath
Co-Founder & Director
Chris has over a decade of experience in sales and recruitment. He specialises in placing sales & technical professionals on a national scale within the Building Materials & Construction, Architecture & Design industries. He prides himself on building trust and genuine relationships with his clients and candidates. Chris thrives on creating stronger companies by recruiting high impact professionals and consistently delivers superior business outcomes and customer service for his clients.
Ashton Miller
Consultant
I am a Consultant at Specify Consulting - specialising in the 'Decorative Building Products' Sales Recruitment space. I highly value providing the best experience to all those who I work with, with a focus on being professional yet personable and approachable.