Case studies
Building the A-Team: Growth Through Strategic Hiring and a Partnership with PeopleCaddie
Sales
Our sales team forges strong connections with enterprise and midsize businesses. Their days revolve around facilitating meaningful collaborations that drive growth and deliver opportunities for clients and contract talent alike. Through transparent communication, a solutions-oriented approach, and a dedication to fostering long-term partnerships, the sales team at PeopleCaddie is constantly raising the bar.
Marketing
The marketing team at PeopleCaddie works daily to amplify the presence and impact of our platform within the dynamic landscape of independent work. Our focus is to communicate the value and benefits of PeopleCaddie’s unique approach to potential clients, partners, and talent. Through compelling storytelling and data-driven insights, we aim to showcase the transformative power of our platform in revolutionizing how work gets done.
Scaling Leadership: A Growth Story
When a thriving $70M premium lifestyle brand needed to build a world-class executive team to support their ambitious growth targets, they turned to PeopleCaddie. Starting in May 2024, we partnered to identify and secure transformative leadership talent that could both drive 20% year-over-year growth and preserve their unique company culture. Through our executive search-caliber process, we successfully placed five key leadership roles—achieving a 100% retention rate and setting the foundation for continued expansion.
5
Key leaders hired since partnership
rating of hires within 6 months of employment
4-6 weeks
Time to hire with 4 interview process
challenge
The client faced multiple challenges in their executive hiring journey:
– Aggressive growth targets requiring rapid but strategic leadership expansion
– PE firm oversight necessitating rigorous candidate evaluation
– On-site work requirement in a medium-sized market limiting the talent pool
– Critical need to preserve company culture during 20% year-over-year growth
– Initial preference from PE investors for traditional executive search firms
Results
Our approach combined the thoroughness of executive search with the efficiency of a modern recruitment partner:
Comprehensive Candidate Evaluation
We delivered full candidate packages that went beyond traditional resumes, providing in-depth analysis and insights about each potential hire. This executive search-level due diligence impressed both the company leadership and their PE partners.
Streamlined Process
Despite the complexity of senior-level hiring, we maintained an efficient timeline:
– Average placement time of 45 days per position
– Some roles filled in as little as 30 days
– Structured four-interview process for thorough evaluation
– Seamless coordination between company leadership and PE stakeholders
Recruiting
At PeopleCaddie, our recruiting team is driven by a clear mission: to identify and engage the most exceptional independent professionals for our client’s needs. We are dedicated to meticulously matching skills, experience, and cultural fit to ensure the perfect alignment between freelancers and projects. The team nurtures a vibrant network of talent, fostering professional growth, and providing a seamless onboarding experience. By maintaining a strong commitment to quality, integrity, and a deep understanding of industry trends, the recruiting team at PeopleCaddie plays a pivotal role in shaping the success stories of our talent and the businesses we serve.
Key Placements
Within our partnership, we successfully placed five strategic leadership roles:
- VP of Finance (Initial placement)
- VP of Sales
- Head of HR
- Director of Technology
- VP of Product Strategy
Results and Impact
Exceptional Hires, Exceptional Results
Our PeopleCaddie-placed Sales leader drove 70% YoY channel sales growth
Finance executive helped deliver 66% EBITDA growth
“While I’m incredibly pleased with the results, I’m not surprised by PeopleCaddie’s success. The company’s founders are passionate leaders with the highest integrity and work ethic – they promised exceptional results and delivered consistently. I’ve already referred several clients to PeopleCaddie and will continue to do so.”
Chief Operating Officer
Looking Forward
As the company continues its growth trajectory, our partnership remains focused on:
– Supporting ongoing expansion plans
– Maintaining the high bar for executive talent
– Exceeding client goals through strategic hiring
– Delivering continued value to PE stakeholders