EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Head of Business & Category Development
Background
A “hard-to-fill” position because the search ground is limited to subject matter expert in the beauty industry
The search was run internally for >300 days with no results
Challenges
At that time, our client did not have a strong EVP proposition in the talent market.
It’s business identity as as a beauty retailer, makes it less desirable versus beauty market players such as L’Oreal, Estee Lauder, Shiseido and others.
Recent rapid change in several senior management positions, eroded trust and confidence
Our approach
Designed a search strategy targeting niche, start-up and cult beauty brands with nimble and dynamic talents with the mindset to
Look with thinto eCommerce business talent pool with a desire to return to a more structured and professional work environment
What has been achieved
Offer was made within 60 days
A new candidate was identified within 2 weeks. This candidate has completed all interviews and are currently under offer and salary negotiation stage