Operations Director – Retail Distribution

The client was a major European discount fashion retailer, and US subsidiary, with around 500 retail outlets in the UK and a substantial multi-site distribution infrastructure.

Our objective was to find an Operations Director to run one of the largest Distribution sites in the supply chain. The candidate must be comfortable contributing at board level to the overall supply chain strategy, in addition to driving excellence in all matters involving the operational and financial running of the site.

The client was looking for a low-key and confidential approach to the recruitment. Our method was to carry out a Network Search through our existing contacts and candidate network, identifying potential candidates with the required experience, industry standing and skills to take on such a large and key role.

This approach quickly produced some strong results; we identified several potential and interested candidates without the general market becoming aware of the process. These were then interviewed specifically in relation to the vacancy, two stood out who were forwarded to the client for their assessment. The client undertook a long interview process with the two candidates covering several months, which we successfully managed, before making a successful offer.

Client Testimonials

I always call Ian when I am looking for senior professionals. On each occasion that I recruited through Ian he always took the time to really understand exactly what I was looking for. He is not a CV pusher like so many other lesser recruiters. Whether through his known database or through a well placed advert Ian always managed to deliver the right shortlist.

threesixty offer excellent advice, build great relationships and their knowledge of the market and professional approach has enabled us to recruit exceptional candidates for our organisation. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending threesixty selection’s services.

My experience of dealing with threesixty selection has been first rate. They were very professional, provided excellent advice and gave honest and constructive feedback. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services to others.

I have known John for over ten years during which time I have found his approach to be straightforward, honest and professional. His experience helps him understand requirements quickly, while his knowledge of the market provides useful feedback and has enabled him to identify high calibre professionals for me.

They are open and honest in their approach with a commitment to provide a quality service. They deliver what they promise.

Ian found Simon our Finance Director for us having tracked his career for a number of years. Simon was one of a number of highly competent candidates that Ian presented to us, all of whom would have fitted the bill in terms of their ability to do the job, giving us the ability to make our selection for all the right reasons. Simon was looking for a company like ours and so in many ways it was a marriage made in heaven. Ian worked with us to get the brief right so that we did not have to ask difficult questions later (which was excellent since over 150 people applied for the position). I would freely recommend threesixty to anyone who is embarked on the sometimes expensive and potentially frustrating journey of executive search.