Author

Steve Harlow

Head of Sales

About Steve

As Head of Sales at Sopro, Steve Harlow leads the company’s sales and strategy, shaping how businesses approach outreach, qualification, and deal conversion. With a career built entirely in sales, Steve brings a practical, results-focused perspective to building teams, setting expectations, and turning opportunity into revenue.

Steve has been with Sopro for over a decade, joining as the company’s first and only salesperson before going on to build, scale, and lead the sales function. His experience spans both frontline sales and senior leadership, providing him with a deep understanding of what works in real-world prospecting environments.

Career highlights

  • 10+ years at Sopro, progressing from sole salesperson to Head of Sales
  • Built and managed high-performing sales teams from the ground up
  • Extensive experience in sales leadership, team management, and revenue growth
  • Background across telecoms and recruitment, bringing a broad commercial perspective
  • Specialist in sales and prospecting strategy, with a focus on realistic qualification and conversion
Steve Harlow

Connect with Steve

Be realistic with expectations. A lead isn’t a guaranteed deal – it’s an opportunity to pitch your business, and it takes work to turn that opportunity into revenue.

Steve Harlow | Head of Sales

Expertise

Sales leadership • Prospecting strategy • Lead qualification • Sales team development • Revenue growth • B2B sales execution

Latest articles from Steve Harlow

53 must-read CRM statistics and trends for 2026
B2B marketing

22 min read

May 06, 2026

53 must-read CRM statistics and trends for 2026

Explore the latest CRM statistics, data, and trends for 2026. Discover adoption rates, ROI, challenges, and insights shaping customer relationship management.

Prospecting

23 min read

May 05, 2026

The complete guide to B2B prospecting: Definitions, examples, and strategies for success in 2026

Hone your B2B prospecting strategies and take your business to the next level in 2026 with our complete guide, featuring definitions and actionable examples.

Outreach

11 min read

April 13, 2026

10 common prospecting challenges and how to solve them

Why is prospecting so challenging in sales? This guide explores 10 common prospecting challenges, how to identify them early, and how to solve them.

B2B marketing

23 min read

March 06, 2026

52 sales and marketing alignment statistics for 2026

Discover the latest sales and marketing alignment statistics from Sopro’s experts, covering pipeline impact, revenue growth, team efficiency, and more.

59 cold outreach statistics and trends for 2026
Cold email

18 min read

February 06, 2026

59 cold outreach statistics and trends for 2026

Discover the latest cold outreach trends and cold calling statistics to hone your strategies and supercharge your B2B prospecting activities with expert tips.

Lead generation

21 min read

November 13, 2025

What is pipeline generation? 8 strategies for reliable growth

Discover 8 practical strategies for boosting your pipeline generation and improving lead conversion. Enhance your sales success with Sopro.