As an IT sales consultant I am in daily contact with key decision makers within the IT market. As such I am always discussing company views and in particular how they are finding the current market place, in terms of performance and recruitment issues.
It is no secret that the market is slowing down, and as a result companies and candidates alike are remaining cautious. The market has long-been in a candidate lead cycle, but the added pressure of the economic outlook and credit crunch has made it increasingly hard for companies to find the right talent. Candidates are less actively looking for a move and also turning their attention Internationally as the number of opportunities continues to rise for quality talent throughout Europe, especially in the emerging markets.
On a recent research assignment, what was apparent was that typically the types of candidates that are particularly hard to find and in demand are High-End Sales Professionals with relevant experience and a top class sales track record. The reason behind the shortage can be attributed to a number of factors; People do not want to risk a move in the current economy if they are unsure of the great opportunities that are in the marketplace today.
Searching and speaking to these individuals requires a specialist company with consultant who have specialist knowledge of their industry. At Antal we have the expertise and the techniques to find you the top candidates, both within the UK and also Internationally using our unique 4 way methodology to search and select these highly skilled individuals. As an Executive Search consultant we approach companies and individuals and find out who the top achievers are, giving you a more strategic hire, by weakening your competitors thus strengthening your company. We work very closely with our International offices, which currently extends to over 55 offices across 4 continents, giving us a global network saturation with local market knowledge.
I would be happy to spend a few minutes of my time with you so you can find out a little more about Antal International, our services, myself and the prospects of helping you with your mid-senior level IT Sales and Marketing requirements, either now or in the near future. We treat every vacancy on an individual basis, assigning an account manager to each role – giving you the best results, thus adding REAL value to your business through acquiring REAL talent.
Please call Tim Bourne on +44 (0) 870 7700020 or email TBourne@antal.com to have a free, open and confidential discussion.
