Selecta is a market leader in smart vending and coffee solutions, providing businesses with high-quality, on-the-go refreshment services. To support their ambitious expansion in the Netherlands, they needed to rapidly scale their commercial sales team with 10 new Account Managers.
Selecta aimed to grow its sales team with 10 Account Managers but faced key hiring challenges:
π¨ Low volume of qualified applicants despite active job postings.
π¨ Time-sensitive hiring needs β all 10 hires had to be made within 5 months.
π¨ Finding high-quality sales professionals who aligned with Selectaβs business model and commercial goals.
With these challenges in mind, Selecta needed a strategic recruitment partner capable of delivering fast, high-quality talent at scale.
To meet Selectaβs hiring goals, we implemented a fast-track recruitment strategy that ensured a steady flow of top-tier sales professionals. Our approach included:
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Leveraging our extensive sales talent network β tapping into our pre-qualified database.
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Proactive headhunting β identifying and engaging top commercial sales professionals.
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Building a long-term talent pool β allowing Selecta to receive high-quality candidates at short notice.
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Continuous communication & insights β ensuring a smooth, transparent recruitment process.
By combining speed, precision, and long-term talent planning, we successfully delivered all 10 hires within the 5-month deadline.
π 10 Account Managers successfully placed within 5 months.
π Selecta had immediate access to top-tier sales talent through our dedicated talent pools.
π Seamless and efficient hiring process, ensuring business continuity and growth.
"Narek and Layer One Talent have been instrumental in acquiring commercial talent for our business in the Netherlands. They quickly understand profile requirements and deliver in a timely manner. Thanks to their talent pools, we have received many excellent candidates at very short notice. Also, insightful and constant communication during the process has served as a success enabler."
β Selecta Hiring Team