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Roam appoints Gytis Vainilavicius as Head of Growth Marketing

Acquire Digital Talent is delighted to announce the appointment of Gytis Vainilavicius as Head of Growth Marketing at Roam.   Roam is a growing DTC subscription led business operating in the sexual wellness space and exists to make the world a more sex-positive place.     They want to break down stigmas surrounding sex with 100% natural products for all and are here to support modern consumers with the tools to explore their sexuality with…

The Acquire Method FAQ’s

When looking to partner with a search firm for the first time on a specific project, it’s only natural to have questions around the process, the search firm, and their areas of expertise. Below is a handful of the most common questions we get asked about The Acquire Method…   What is it? The Acquire Method is our Retained Search Methodology, where we use best practice headhunting techniques to unearth niche, senior, and strategic talent.…

How To Nail a Competency Based Interview

At some stage of the recruitment process, chances are you’ll have a competency-based interview. You know, those questions you get asked such as; “Tell me about a time when…”, Or “Explain how you…”.   It’s an excellent way for a headhunter or hiring manager to get specific examples around the core competencies of the position in question.   But as a candidate, how do you best answer these? A one-word answer won’t do, neither will…

Would a Signing-On Bonus Help You Land Your Perfect Marketing Hire?

I know the poll feature on LinkedIn gets a pretty bad name. Still, after reading an article in The Guardian last week, Employers offer golden hellos of up to £10k amid worker shortage, I decided to bite the bullet and see what my network thought.   Although the article doesn’t talk about Marketers specifically, I’ve long heard about technology companies in Silicon Valley that offer such signing on bonuses to temp Devs/Engineering talent to work…

What’s Your Success Rate In The First 12 Months?

Out of the last ten strategic hires your business made, how many are still in position, or do you expect to be in place after their first 12 months?   When I ask this question, the majority of senior stakeholders say around 7.   They initially feel that this is a good number: 7/10 or 70%.   But flip that on its head for a moment.   That means they have a 30% FAIL rate…

Developing ‘Next Gen’ Leaders

If you want your business to thrive in the future, it’s vital to hire next-gen leaders who are passionate about shaping your industry. A leadership team creates a company’s vision, inspires staff, and develops commercial strategies that will ultimately determine whether the organisation is successful. With so much resting on it, it is vital that your leadership team is filled with next-gen leaders who can take the company to the next level as the industry…

Attracting Diverse Talent

Acquiring top talent can lead to unprecedented business success, which is why recruitment is such a critical process for any organisation. When you’re building a team, however, it’s important to look at the unit as a whole, as well as at individuals. To achieve your commercial objectives, you don’t just need talented individuals; you need a workforce that’s comprised of diverse talent. By using executive searches to find the right candidates, you can ensure that…

Hiring Leaders Who Can Drive Change

Talent acquisition is critical at every level, but it’s particularly important when it comes to executive recruitment. Whether you’re looking for a leader who can get your startup off the ground or you’re ready to scale up and take your business global, you’ll need executives who can drive change and deliver meaningful results. At Acquire, we know just how important it is to hire enigmatic and inspiring leaders who are capable of realising your objectives…

Kry appoints Kyle Thomas as Global Senior SEO Manager

Acquire Digital Talent is delighted to announce the appointment of Kyle Thomas as Global Senior SEO Manager at Kry / Livi.   Kry provides video consultation technology to connect patients with healthcare professionals. The company grew more than 100% year-on-year in 2020 during the pandemic and has helped more than three million patients access healthcare to date. Already backed by some of Europe’s top VC’s, they have recently raised a $300m Series D funding round…

Feeling frustrated with hiring? You’re not alone!

I’ve recently had many similar conversations with frustrated hiring managers, mainly within the DTC/D2C space.   The frustration? Good ol’ Talent Acquisition.   Many high growth, tech-driven direct-to-consumer companies have had an excellent last 12 months; some have smashed their targets out of the park. And with companies who experience a sharp rise in sales comes a need to recruit more talent.   Hearing about the millions of people on furlough, unemployed, and needing work,…