Are you hiring your next Chief Marketing Officer or VP of Marketing? Partnering with a marketing executive recruiter firm will be a super power for your recruiting efforts. Here’s why:
1. They Know the Right People
Executive search firms have the connections to reach top performers. And know how to find the ones that they don’t know yet.
2. They Get the Tech World
Specialized search firms understand your ideal profiles and what it takes to succeed as a marketing leader in the tech industry. Whether it’s launching a SaaS product, developing GTM strategy, or scaling demand gen efforts, they know what’s needed and who’s great at each.
3. They Vet Candidates Thoroughly
It’s not just about checking boxes on a list. Search firms dig deep to assess candidates’ leadership skills, cultural fit, and ability to solve the challenges that are in front of you. We call this stage/scale fit.
They provide a 1,000 foot view and a granular view so you have a comprehensive talent map at your disposal.
4. They Save You Time
Every hour spent interviewing has a cost. A real cost. Executive search firms do the heavy lifting by narrowing down the pool to the absolute best candidates. This enables you to spend time with the right candidates and shorten your time to hire.
5. They Save You Bandwidth
Even if you have an internal recruiter team, it makes sense to partner with an executive search firm. Your internal recruiters are likely handling a number of other searches which will take up a majority of their time. Allow them to focus on the volume of hiring to help you scale.
How to Pick the Right Search Partner
A lot of companies go with an executive search firm… but who to choose? Here are some tips to find the best fit for your company:
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- Specialization: Look for a marketing executive recruiter with a track record of placing marketing leaders in your space and at similar stages of growth and that truly know your world.
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- Network Strength: Make sure they have a strong network of marketing leaders within your space. Look into testimonials and see if they match up with what you are looking for.
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- Process: Ask about their search, calibration and vetting process to see if it matches your expectations.
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- Cultural Fit: Choose a firm that gets what makes you unique. They will be an extension of your brand and the first impression that candidates experience. Take the time to make sure they understand your company, how to sell your company & the role, and find candidates that match your values.
At the end of the day…
There’s no shortage of executive search firms out there. You probably already have several of them emailing you or messaging you on LinkedIn. But not all partners are the best fit for you. Partnering with a marketing executive recruiter that can be a true partner in making this critical hire, help shape your recruitment strategy and discover (and close) talent that will be a game changer for your business.
About WithAgility
We are the Recruiters for B2B Marketing & Product teams. WithAgility provides executive search, fractional recruiting and talent consulting to the fastest growing technology companies in the world. For help hiring your next leader or scaling your team, contact us today. We look forward to working with you.