How to hire senior leaders without the help of an external recruiter

Companies can hire senior leaders independently – it’s certainly achievable. But it’s critical to acknowledge the stakes involved. Senior leadership positions in sales, marketing, and customer success, will have a direct impact on the financial trajectory of a company, particularly for startups. 

So, how can you maximize the chances of making a successful hire?

This PDF guide shares 30+ years of experience in executive hiring for some of the highest-growth technology firms in martech and ecommerce. 

Based on my experience in recruiting talent who’ve been instrumental in the success of their companies, I’ve identified the following 4 actionable steps to maximize your chances of success:

  1. Prioritize your team: start by conducting interviews with your existing leaders to capture their insights and expectations for the new hire
  2. Hire for traits, not just skills: map your leadership team’s traits to ensure a balance of personalities in your C-suite
  3. Build your candidate pool: make use of resources such as the MarTech Map and LinkedIn Talent Solutions
  4. Invest in due diligence: be thorough when checking candidates, and don’t rush the process.

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