The Challenge

A competitive market and a shortage of experienced field sales leaders with sector knowledge and existing relationships. Conventional channels were not delivering.

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The Solution

A targeted executive search was undertaken, combining detailed market mapping, discreet approaches to passive talent and a rigorous competency based assessment process. Regular communication with the client ensured the search remained aligned, resulting in a high quality shortlist delivered within the required timescale.

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The Results

The assignment was completed within four weeks, with complete confidentiality maintained throughout the search, enabling a smooth leadership transition and minimising disruption within the business. Following their appointment, the successful candidate was promoted within six months and has since led the operational improvements and organisational change the site required.

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Testimonial

"Yvonne was a pleasure to work with throughout this assignment and delivered exactly the calibre of Plant Director we were looking for. Her knowledge of such a specialist market, combined with her extensive network, enabled the search to be completed quickly, discreetly and with complete confidence. She understood our brief from day one and got it right first time. We wouldn't hesitate to work with Cloud 9 again."