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But why are we called Raw Selection?
Back in 2017 our Founder and Managing Partner, Alex Rawlings, spent a good few minutes on the name before getting to work on growing the business and helping Private Equity firms navigate the current talent war. He also mentioned that Raw Talent was already taken, and so Raw Selection was born.
We’ve had people tell us we sound like a food or ingredient company, or even a pet food manufacturer. And while that might be true, what we actually do is find and secure outstanding talent for private equity firms and their portfolio companies.
We partner with Private Equity firms such as Blackford Capital, MiddleGround Capital, Archimed, Ventoux Industrial Holdings, Drum Capital, and many lower to middle-market firms.
At Raw Selection, we stand behind our work and offer a unique guarantee. We only take a small upfront deposit which is 100% refundable if you aren’t satisfied with our work for ANY reason. Private Equity firms are turning to Raw Selection due to our unrivalled level of service, focus on delivery, and the low risk involved.
So, the next time someone asks why Raw Selection is called Raw Selection, remember that it’s because Alex RAWlings chose it as a unique name for his executive search firm. And if you’re looking for an executive search firm to help you with your Private Equity or portfolio C-suite appointments, you can remember us for two things: our terrible name and our promise to be the last recruiter you’ll ever have to work with.
We work with you to build a detailed position requirement, then a briefing pack is delivered to you with all the criteria for your sign-off.
industry-leading digital and offline research process, mapping talent across your competitors and similar industries producing a list of 150 to 500 potential candidates.
Seven approaches across multiple platforms (Email, mobile, LinkedIn, Social Media, etc…), ensuring we have no candidate un-contacted in a search of your next A-Player.
Producing a candidate engagement pack to sell your position to top performers in the industry, sharing what makes your firm unique alongside the criteria of the position.
Detailed interview with all candidates and criteria fit to ensure a top performing candidate for retail retained searches, we also complete a full personality profiling test.
Full interview notes, test results and fit criteria deliverance to you, so you can begin your interview process with full confidence.
We work closely together to build a detailed position requirement, then you receive a briefing pack which includes information on the role, your company, and candidate persona to make sure we have fully understood your requirements
Industry-leading online and offline research process, mapping talent across your competitors and similar industries producing a list of 150 to 500 potential candidates.
Seven approaches across multiple platforms (Email, mobile, LinkedIn, Social Media, etc…), ensuring we leave no candidate un-contacted in a search of your next A-Player.
Top performers in the industry receive an engagement pack to sell them on the benefits of the position and your company
Detailed interview with all candidates and criteria fit to ensure a top performing candidate. For retained searches, we also complete a full personality profiling test.
Full interview notes, test results and fit criteria delivered to you, so you can begin your interview process with full confidence.
Terms at 32% of 1st year compensation
10,000 up-front payment and the remainder on completion
100% money back guarantee on all upfront payments
Typically you will see a shortlist of candidates within 2 weeks
Bi-weekly search updates, competitor analysis, salary survey, market feedback…
Free replacement for up to 6 months
Managing Partner to oversee the search
“Raw Selection have been a pleasure to work with and uncover only the highest level of candidates for every search. Alex also creates a very strong relationship with both candidates and clients, ensuring a robust and speedy recruitment process. Consider them fully recommended.”
Mark Rogan, Managing Director
“This was an extremely successful search for us. Despite the niche sector requirement, the tight deadline and the need to ensure the whole process was kept very confidential, Alex delivered an A-Player candidate within 6 hours who we subsequently hired. We are very happy with this and are now well positioned to grow our portfolio company”
Hiring Manager, GTCR
“We have worked with Alex on several assignments over the years for a variety of roles.
I am always impressed with his focus and attention on the assignment, and I know he will not stop until he has found us the right candidate.”
Chris Finlay, CEO, Lloyd Jones Capital
“Having previously worked with Alex and Raw Selection on a successful CFO search, we engaged again on a search for a CEO for an Aerospace portfolio company. Alex managed to present us with an excellent final candidate who we subsequently hired and we are looking forward to them making a big impact on the business.
I would highly recommend Alex and Raw Selection to any Private Equity firm looking to secure exceptional talent.”
Carol Crick, Managing Director, Acorn Growth Companies
“Raw Selection were engaged for a CEO search in the USA for a retail business within our portfolio.
We were presented with an excellent shortlist in 2 weeks with several strong candidates who met our criteria. A candidate was selected who not only had blue chip experience, but also lower to middle market, Private Equity, Portfolio Company and exit experience.
We subsequently hired this profile and we are excited about the prospects for the business.”
Hiring Manager, Chatham Capital
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