You're looking for qualified candidates for your executive or senior management vacancy. But the hiring process isn't what it used to be. Filling positions at this level is difficult, especially in today's labor market. Since traditional hiring practices no longer work, the average hiring manager often finds recruitment complex and discouraging. Talented executives are scarce and usually already have a pretty good job, so convincing them to switch jobs seems near to impossible. That's probably why you're looking for a headhunter agency (or, an executive search firm) that can find you a suitable candidate fast.
So you turned to Google. But it only took a few searches to get lost in the ocean of results. Perhaps you entered terms such as "headhunting services," "headhunting firms," and "executive recruitment agency." Perhaps you even tried "staffing agency" or "employment agencies." As it turns out, pretty much all parties make the same promises: they can find the best candidates and successfully fill positions across industries. Truth be told, these things sound amazing. But where are the senior headhunters who can help you efficiently and effectively because they're true executive recruitment experts?
In today's landscape, headhunting is no easy feat. Whenever human resources teams or HR departments try their hand at it, they hardly ever achieve the desired results. After sifting through hundreds of résumés, you might have found a handful of talented candidates that are right for the job. But how to bring these people in?
Nowadays, sales skills are a requirement for running a successful executive search. If you don't pitch a vacancy in a concise, convincing way, your candidate will walk away — which means all your time-consuming efforts will have been in vain. You'll still want to find top executives for your vacancy, but you will feel like you've already looked everywhere. You won't know what to do next.
If you'd prefer to avoid a situation like that, work with executive headhunters who know exactly how to pitch and sell your vacancy and company. If you wonder where to find such experts, look no further — SalesSupply can help you out!
Many reputable headhunter agencies hire fresh graduates, label them 'headhunters,' and have them fill executive vacancies. Now, everyone has to learn the job, of course. But do you want your crucial assignment to be someone's first?
Here's the thing: the senior professional you hope to recruit likely won't take a 20-something seriously. No matter how talented young recruiters are, they lack the authority and experience required to have the in-depth conversation your ideal candidate expects. So, you might want to leave your assigment to C-level executive recruiters who used to work as managers and executives. In other words, leave it to SalesSupply's senior headhunters!
We have 20+ years of experience working in management and sales, and we use the expertise we've gained to complete headhunting assignments fast and effectively. The best candidates listen to us because we can communicate at their level. Plus, we always keep up with the latest developments. So, it's safe to say we're a modern, innovative executive recruiting company.
If you want to sell a vacancy, you need to have sales skills — which comprise more than great pitching skills. It's also necessary to build a relationship with a candidate and create trust. That's how you find out why someone might want to switch jobs. After all, few senior managers and executives will lay their cards on the table and explain what's lacking in their current position. They will have to trust you first. As senior recruiters who have fulfilled similar roles, we understand that!
But how to build a relationship? It's easier said than done. You should know exactly how to communicate — and that may be different in different moments. Sometimes, candidates want you to explain things to them fast and efficiently. Other times, they like you to slow down. Based on our extensive experience, we understand what a candidate prefers when. Moreover, we do our homework: the moment we start a conversation, we know where the candidate is in their career. So, we can immediately explain why your vacancy is the perfect next step for them.
Another crucial element of our approach is building a relationship of trust with our clients. We keep crucial information confidential and keep our word. And we communicate in a transparent, straightforward way. If you ask us, that should go without saying. That assumption is rooted in our sales past: we were judged on meeting our commitments (our bonuses depended on it). So, that's ingrained in our being!
During the recruiting process, clients and candidates can often use some guidance. For example, hiring managers may need some advice on the hiring strategy. Or, candidates might have questions about the interview process. In such cases, both parties can count on coaching from us. Based on our expertise and experience, our recruiters also act as consultants where necessary.
Incidentally, a candidate who has 10+ years of experience won't just take advice from anyone. But usually, they'll take it from us. And that's because we're on the same page. As our senior recruiters used to work in similar positions, they speak the same language as your ideal candidate!
Work with SalesSupply! We're happy to use our 20+ years of experience to run a successful executive search for you.
Would you like to know more about our approach? Or do you want to discuss how we can help you?
