eCommerce Executive Search - Retained Search Benefits

The world of eCommerce executive search continues to evolve. Finding those key hires for your business is no easy task, especially with companies competing for top talent.

Furthermore, not all senior candidates will be actively looking. That is why a more thought-out and dedicated recruitment strategy is the key to filling those senior positions in your business. Be it a CEO, CMO or eCommerce director, the secret is to consider retained executive search services.

At Cranberry Panda, we have helped many businesses hire integral people for the business. We wanted to share why the retained search approach is so beneficial... 

Improve your recruitment communications and timeline

We fully understand why a company might want to engage more than one recruitment agency for a search. More candidates equals a quicker turnaround, right? Not necessarily. Engaging with more than one recruiter means the communication can become unclear fast. Working with one agency means the line of communication is undisturbed and clear from the beginning. 

Furthermore, you can improve your timeline and overall recruitment speed too. Hiring the wrong fit is a bug no-no in every recruitment search, but can truly damage a business in the long term if this person is in a C-Suite position. A retained search means that candidates will be thoroughly screened for culture, skills and leadership qualities. This leads us perfectly to our next benefit...

Market mapping and talent pipelines

A specialist recruiter within a specific field, like eCommerce, won't really have to start a search completely from scratch. Utilising regular market mapping, you will find they will have a strong pipeline of talent whom they have already formed a good relationship with. The process of market mapping involves a thorough evaluation current market to determine the quality of the talent you need and where they are at in their career right now. It helps you understand what skills shortages there are, the kind of talent working with your competitors and aligning your recruitment strategy with current industry trends. 

A great choice for multiple hires

In some cases, you might not need just one hire. Whether it is multiple C-Suite positions or a director plus more people for their future team, a retained search is the perfect way to go. You can work alongside the agency to map out exactly who you will need for the team. It's important to keep the agency involved in every step of the planning process so they can start the retained project off the right way. We would also encourage the opportunity to provide on-site resources, which allows the recruitment partner to understand the business even more.

A confidential approach

The types of hires involved in executive search can sometimes be sensitive, requiring anonymity. Working with one dedicated agency will remove a lot of the risk involved should this process need to be as confidential as possible. So, within a retained search, the agency can instead produce an exclusive brief pack which is sent only to their top choices for the role. It can include a history of the business, information on the department and a detailed job description. With this role not being publicly advertised, you can rest assured that discretion will be adhered to.

Here for your retained eCommerce executive search needs

If you would like to discuss a key hire in your eCommerce business, we are ready to help. Simply click below to explore our executive search case studies and use the form to get in touch!