Firms share with me each day what is happening inside their marketing and business development teams. The conversations have changed subtly over the last couple of months in particular. They are noticeably less about the technical aspects. Firms are looking for professionals who can achieve results inside of a partnership model with other valuable skills. Below I share four common themes that are emerging and are fast becoming key influencing factors to firms as they grow their business development and marketing teams further in 2019:
Why? Firms who hire based on the above typically experience a better and longer-term fit. Similarly, candidates who bring these elements into a role are quickly and effortlessly integrated, and soon become higher performers. |
AuthorKate Harry Shipham is the Principal of KHS People LLC, an executive search firm for BD and marketing people in professional services firms. Kate has done search and recruiting for 14 years and prior to that was an attorney. She loves what she does, and is always open to continuing the discussion: kate@khspeople.com Categories
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