Headhunters and Executive Recruiters Portugal, Lisbon

Our Executive Recruitment Solutions in Portugal

The primary industries in Portugal are the manufacturing and services industries, while agriculture is one of the least contributing sectors in the region. Our Portugal office is aware of these industries and knowledgeable about the individual needs of each.

Each of our recruiters has extensive professional and academic qualifications, making them ideally suited to assist companies in Lisbon with their hiring needs. As an NPAworldwide member, we stay up to date on market developments, new findings in the field, and recruitment technology. This keeps our team learning and helps us provide the best possible services.

The executive search services that we offer are bespoke to each client’s unique requirements. During the planning phase of our service, specific parameters are laid down to base our search on. The assessment process our team follows is meticulous and comprehensive, so the planning phase relies heavily on communication between us and our clients.

Examples of Areas We Specialize In

• Aerospace & Defense
• Automotive Industry
• Banking & Finance
• Construction
• Consumer Goods
• Creative Industries (Advertising, Design, Media)
• Education
• Food & Drink Industry
• Healthcare Industry
• Information Technology
• Logistics & Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Pharmaceuticals
• Real Estate Industry
• Renewable & Non-renewable Energy
• Retail
• Software Development
• Telecommunications
• Tourism Industry

Examples of Roles We Recruit For

• C-Suite (CCO, CEO, CHRO, CIO, COO)
• Director of Sales
• Director of Talent Acquisition
• General Manager
• Managing Director
• Vice President of Operations

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Portugal Recruitment Services and Headhunters

Sustained communication between our office consultants and clients is vital, as well as communication within our networks.

Our team of consultants and recruiters are experts in their fields. We know how important it is to find the right candidate for your business, and how labor markets differ between regions. With hands-on field experience, market knowledge, and an international network of prospective recruiters, our firm serves clients in small regions like Lisbon and in countries outside Portugal.

Executive Search vs. General Recruitment

The essential difference between executive search and general recruiting services is that executive search focuses only on executive careers. This branch of recruitment finds executive candidates for C-suite, Managerial, and Top-Level positions. At Keller Executive Search, we understand how essential it is that candidates integrate well with our clients’ existing teams, and we aim to find professionals who fit in well with the company’s culture.

In contrast, general recruiting focuses on the other levels in an organization and finds candidates for Mid-Level and Entry-Level roles.

Our Tailored Approach

Our team makes use of a tailored approach to recruitment. This ensures that we meet the individual needs of each client.

Our recruiters have many years of first-hand experience working in executive search. Each of their experiences has shaped the way the team approaches recruitment.

One such experience is still remembered by our team as a turning point in our history. In our firm’s early days, we were still making use of a generic recruitment strategy to serve our clients. Until that point, we’d achieved relatively successful results for our client base, and did not think change was necessary.

However, this perspective changed when our team was tasked with identifying and placing a senior executive candidate for a large organization. This was the biggest client we had served to date, and we were eager to impress. We approached the placement how we normally would, making use of our generic, cookie-cutter search method.

It came as a surprise to us when the placement failed. The candidate we chose using our generic approach failed to live up to the client’s requirements.

This experience taught us that one-size-fits-all recruitment does not work and that clients need solutions tailored to their specific needs.

Our Promise

We are confident in our customized approach, which has produced successful results for many clients over many years, but we acknowledge that even this approach may succeed only 95% of the time. For this reason, we offer a 365-day replacement program as an added assurance to our clientele.

We can replace any candidate who, within the first year of their employment, fails to live up to expectations and is unable to fulfill their job duties – free of charge.

Keller Executive Search Fills Job Vacancies with Local Expertise and a Global Reach

Remote Offices in Portugal

Business office practices, even in Portugal, have changed significantly following the pandemic. A remote or flexible office has become much more popular, which saves overhead costs. It has also made it possible for a Lisbon office in Portugal to employ internationally without having to carry relocation costs. A remote office also increases employee productivity and morale. Although a remote office has many positive attributes, there are also some challenges, and it is essential that management can meet these challenges.

Portugal Office Culture

Office culture in Portugal relies heavily on interpersonal relationships. Social order in Portugal is reliant on the concept of the family. This often means that business decisions take time, as there is a need to build and nurture relationships first. The attitude to deadlines in Portugal is relaxed. While punctuality is not all that important to the people of Portugal, they expect punctuality from foreigners. Politeness and courtesy are vital, and hierarchies are respected, including the elderly. The dress code is professional and fashionable elegance is highly respected. Attire reflects status, so brand names are noticed. Restaurant dinners and extended lunches are typical in a Portuguese workday. Be careful when distinguishing social from business situations. It is not proper to discuss business in a social context unless the host brings it up.

In our process of providing the best services to our clients, we acknowledge such location-specific concerns. We also focus on industries that are in demand in a specific region, be it Lisbon or greater Portugal.

Our Global Presence

In order to assist clients from around the world, it is vital that we have a global reach and access to a broad, international network of executives and professionals. Our consultants have the expertise and technical knowledge to help clients with their staffing. Our dedicated team of recruiters also has a deep understanding of local and global markets, their challenges, and current trends.

This allows us to provide our clients with the best candidates possible, with the knowledge and expertise to boost success in their companies.

Getting Started with Executive Recruitment in Lisbon, Portugal

Over the years, our firm has built a lasting reputation for quality, reliability, and strong results. We have become known internationally as an executive search agency.

We, and other agencies like ours, have helped to shape the global understanding of executive search and recruitment. As a result, our name has become associated with top-tier recruitment.

Additionally, our consultants make use of responsible, ethical practices in order to protect user data and safeguard the privacy and security of our clients.

Our Executive Search Process

Prior to starting the executive search, we need to establish exact search parameters. Assessments must cover elements that align with what our clients need so that we can create the ideal candidate shortlist for them. General recruitment does not offer the same level of services as is common with executive search.

Our first step is an initial contact meeting during which we decide on search parameters according to client requirements. The assessment process our team follows is thorough, so the planning phase relies heavily on communication between us and our clients.

Once we have established the recruitment needs of our clients, these requirements provide us with valuable insights needed to perform an exhaustive search for the ideal candidate. Our team provides clients with a shortlist of suitable professionals, each with the experience and skill set needed to not only perform well in the available position and help grow the company.

We aim for all contact with clients, whether that is in response to client comments, criticisms, or inquiries, to be as respectful and constructive as possible.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our consultants.