Filling leadership positions is difficult these days. If you go down the recruitment road alone, you'll spend a lot of time searching — and you might not find what you're looking for after all. The fact is, the Dutch and European job markets are quite tricky. Talent is scarce yet in high demand. If you manage to find the right candidate, they usually already have a job they're pretty happy with. Catching their attention is an art in itself. So, most human resources departments rely on professional recruiters to find candidates. You probably thought of this, too — which is why you googled terms such as "executive recruitment Netherlands," "headhunter Netherlands," and "executive recruitment."
Pretty much every recruitment company out there claims it can help you find the right candidate. But which executive search firm works with C-level executive recruiters (or, senior headhunters) who can run an effective executive search fast?
A successful executive search starts with a good job description. What's important to know is that executive candidates usually don't want to read chunks of text. They'll skim or skip details, so be concise and put effort into describing the things they do want to know all about: employment terms and fringe benefits. Managers and C-level executives expect transparency and are used to discussing budgets (it's part of their job!), so don't be afraid to bring up the salary. In fact, they want to have a full picture of their potential new job. So, you should be clear on the countries and FTEs that fall under your new hire's responsibilities, as well as the revenue these represent. And make sure to explain your new executive's reporting duties.
Of course, a great job description is not even half the battle. Remember, today's top talent usually has a good job and won't even bother to read it — that is, unless you manage to spark their interest. Part of the executive recruitment process is sifting through hundreds of résumés, only to select a handful of potential candidates. Then, you'll somehow have to schedule an introductory meeting with them and make sure they won't drop out halfway. How to go about it?
Since recruitment has turned into sales, you will need to have excellent sales skills. If you've found the perfect candidate, you'll have to convince them they should come work for you. That means you should pitch and sell your vacancy and company to them fast — otherwise, they'll walk, and you won't ever see them again. The question is, do you have the required sales skills? Or do you need to call in the help of executive headhunters?
SalesSupply's clients benefit from a powerful combination of 20+ years of experience in management and sales, in-depth recruitment expertise, and stellar sales skills. It gives us a considerable edge when recruiting candidates, as we communicate at our target group's level. We know how to talk to managers and executives, since we worked in similar positions.
Throughout the executive search process, we use our sales skills. That doesn't mean we rush headfirst into selling the job to the candidate. We start by building a genuine relationship of trust. Executives generally don't lay their cards on the table right away, but at some point they usually let us know why they might want to switch jobs.
We take things one step at a time, guiding each candidate through the process through honest, human-to-human communications. This is why candidates that pass on other headhunters usually decide to hear us out. We're on the same page and speak the same language.
Whether you need to find a senior manager for your Amsterdam office or a CEO for your first European location, you've come to the right place. We've built an extensive network across the Netherlands and beyond.
We've recruited leaders and high-level professionals for companies in various cities. Not only have we built a stellar reputation in different geographical areas; we're also familiar with the cultural and business characteristics of specific cities. That means we act fast, have a high success rate, and save you considerable time.
We've successfully recruited candidates in several European countries. But by way of example, have a look at the following pages (each of these describes a city where we've found great candidates that met client requirements):
Also, we're familiar with virtually every industry. Whether you operate in information technology, engineering, finance, e-commerce, or life sciences, we can help you out. Regardless of your field, we'll quickly get to the core of your business and requirements!
Think you're forced to revert to temporary placements because you need to find a candidate fast? At SalesSupply, you'll get the best of both worlds: we'll find you a suitable candidate within 3 weeks and each of our experienced recruiters also acts as a senior consultant where necessary. We provide both clients and candidates with the guidance they need.
Want to work with a headhunter agency that can run an effective executive search efficiently? And would you like to join forces with results-oriented recruiters who value open, honest communications?
