Hiring eCommerce Talent - How to plan for Q4 hires this summer!

The demand for eCommerce talent continues. While the summer months can be a trickier time to recruit talent, due to holidays and higher customer demand, it doesn't mean you can't plan ahead. In fact, our recent blog revealed many eCommerce professionals are looking for their next eCommerce job in the next six months. It's time to capture their attention!

The summer is the perfect time to implement your eCommerce recruitment strategy for September and Q4, arguably much busier periods for recruitment. So, how can you define what needs to be done so that you are ready to start the recruitment process come September? Here are our top tips to help you win the race for eCommerce talent.

Assess the workforce needs

This is a great time to analyse the current workforce, to see what's functioning well and what areas need improvement. In particular, focus on the skills you feel are lacking and make note of these. It will help craft vacancies and job descriptions when it's time to do so.

Consider upcoming projects, seasonal trends, and long-term goals. Making these projections will paint a clearer picture of the people you will need on board. It's also a great opportunity to speak with department heads and senior leaders. Gaining their insights into specific needs and challenges will help devise a solid recruitment strategy before the Q4 rush.

Supercharge your employer branding

When did you last think about the employer brand? To set yourself apart from competitors, this is a great season to review your employer branding output. It's time to update your key channels. Ensure your website and social media profiles reflect your company culture, values, and the benefits of working with you.

Why not refresh some team photography or collect more recent employee testimonials? Sharing behind-the-scenes content, team achievements, and company events will build a compelling online presence. If there are any fun summer events for the team, be sure to shout about them!

Review your talent pipeline

Having a pool of potential candidates can significantly reduce time-to-hire when positions open up. Do you have a network of candidates you can check in with? If you do have a database of eCommerce professionals, this is the perfect time for some talent pipeline maintenance.

Are any of these professionals looking now? Are they working for your competitors? Having this wider view will seriously strengthen your hiring power. Reach out to new or passive candidates through networking events and social media, keeping them engaged with regular updates and personalised communications.

Have a meeting with your recruitment partner

Use the summer months to check in with eCommerce recruitment agency partnerships. Doing so now means they can understand your needs and requirements to get ahead of the curve. Get access to knowledge about market trends, competitive salary benchmarks, and the specific skills that are in high demand. They can streamline the process, with their own job descriptions, faster application processes and initial screening interviews. This gives you more time to focus on growth, summer targets and covering employee leave. 

Hire eCommerce talent with Cranberry Panda!

It might be the summer, but our team is talking with top eCommerce talent daily. With many of them hoping to secure a new opportunity, this is the perfect time to start some conversations. Simply click below to submit your recruitment enquiry and the team will be in touch.