Search Solutions
Our mission is to uncover the best talent in your field, refusing to use narrow, job-board-led networks. We believe that some of the best people, the ones you really want, are currently being successful within another company.
Our Services
SPS International understands the pressure companies are under to find the leaders needed to make a real difference. We have a rigorous search approach to find and attract these game changing executives.
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Here at SPS International, we have an experienced team of Executive Search Consultants that have the knowledge and network to help your organisation. Our consultants have successful completed assignments across the entire Senior Management, Leadership and Board Level including CEO’s, CFO’s, COO’s, VP’s and Regional Directors.
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We offer two levels of search solutions to suit businesses looking to find a perfect fit for their team.
Premium Full Market Search
SPS International have been a globally recognised provider of retained search for over 20 years and is the corner stone of our success. We partner with many multinational industry leading organisations to hire and retain top talent. Our Premium Market Search provides an advanced methodology to search and attract the top talent from specialist industry professionals through to Senior Leadership positions.
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Your unique requirements will be handled by a team of industry and functional expert consultants to ensure you receive the finest quality of service and a shortlist of candidates from the very best performers in your industry.
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Our Premium Search Solution follows 6 steps and helps find the perfect match for your team.
Recruitment Phase
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We proactively approach and sell your opportunity to every potential candidate - usually between 100-150 people.
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All potential candidates are taken through our extensive interview process to ensure they meet your requirements.
Position Briefing
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We take a detailed brief of your needs including role & personal requirements.
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We also take time to lay out a search timeline to set expectations.
Research Phase 1
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An extensive search into the market to uncover every profile in the industry, not just those active or most visible.
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A long list is created by using our extensive search methods including direct research, networking, online and social platforms.
Interview Phase
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Candidate and client support including preparation and debriefing.
Shortlist Presentation
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4-6 candidates after 20 working days.
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Candidate CV's, and presentations
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Client presentation of shortlist and debrief
Completion
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Confirm start date for candidate.
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Ensure smooth onboarding of candidate.
Our search techniques have helped place thousands of candidates in industry leading businesses around the world. Your exact requirements will be handled by our team of industry and functional expert consultants to ensure you receive the finest quality of service and have your exact specifications met.
Fast Track Search
If your search doesn’t require our Premium Market Search, there’s still a way SPS can support you in finding suitable candidates through our Fast Track No Find No Fee solution.
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Although the success rates and top performers are usually identified by conducting a full market search, SPS understands the commitment or requirement may not be there at an initial stage and your search can still be enhanced by working with our industry experts who identify suitable candidates. This service is often best utilised to bolster your talent pool, benchmark against current candidates or internal resources.
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Our Fast Track Search follows 4 steps to help find the perfect match for your team.
Interview Phase
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Candidate and client support including preparation and debriefing.
Position Briefing
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Detailed brief of your needs and requirements.
Recruitment Phase
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An extensive search into the market to uncover every profile in the industry, not just those active or most visible.
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A long list is created by using our extensive search methods including direct research, networking, online and social platforms.
Completion
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Confirm start date for candidate.
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Ensure smooth onboarding of candidate.
You can learn more about our Fast Track Search methods by getting in touch below.
Premium Search Vs Fast Track
Compare our two most popular services our Premium Search and our Fast Track Search.
Why Choose A Dedicated Search Consultancy?
Executive search agencies or search consultants provide an in depth and comprehensive step-by-step recruitment process to ensure the perfect fit for businesses. Taking care in specifying the job requirements and specifications, building a shortlist of quality candidates ensuring the interview and selection process is as smooth as possible.
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Not only do executive search firms have extensive industry knowledge but also a wide database of candidates that may be ideal for your business. This is especially important for businesses wanting to find the perfect candidate quickly.
What are the benefits of a search consultant?
Executive search has a wide range of benefits for high performing businesses:
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Working with an industry expert, executive search agencies will focus on candidates who fit perfectly within your business, using your specific requirements.
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Your industry expert knows the market inside and out, knowing where to find and select the top talent within the industry.
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Executive search will usually be for specific and specialist roles that will have very specific requirements and prerequisites.
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This method is significantly more time efficient than traditional recruitment techniques as executive search agencies will actively search for candidates as opposed to posting adverts on job boards and awaiting applications.
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Overall, executive search reduces the risk of a bad hire by hand selecting top quality candidates that fit the business and specific outlined requirements.
Does executive search actually work?
Executive search firms are dedicated to placing the perfect, high performing candidate into your business. Some hiring departments may not have the time and resource to fully search the market, draw on connections and build a list of performing candidates but that is why executive search works: the time, detail, depth and dedication.
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Executive search firms dive into detail and depth for each project to find the top talent or niche profile which other traditional recruitment methods such as LinkedIn or job boards may not do.
Our Market Sectors
SPS International work in three core sectors where since 2003 we have established ourselves as industry experts and the choice search partner in the sectors.
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Not only have we built relationships with many of the leading organisations within each sector but we have dedicated teams of principles and consultants focussed on those industries.
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Our three market sectors are Animal & Human Nutrition & Health, Agribusiness, Fashion & Retail and Industrial which covers a variety of core markets.
What Clients Say
"You could go an entire career and not come across a recruiting talent like Jonathan. Jonathan recruited me for a role during his time at SPS International. One might be skeptical of a young recruiter like Jonathan at first glance, but over the course of the time that we worked together, he showed himself to be a star. I began to admire Jonathan for his diligence and his work ethic.
With an 8 hour time difference between us, Jonathan was available and engaged throughout the recruiting process with a level of care that is uncommon across the recruiting profession. He is the consummate professional and carries himself with poise, composure, and care for his clients. You will never feel like you're just another commission check for him. The best part is that he's still early in his career and growing at an impressive trajectory. Our interactions left an impression on me that shaped my own behaviour."