Executive Search Turkey

Our Executive Recruitment Solutions in Turkey

Turkey is a leading exporter in many industries, including consumer electronics, home appliances, construction materials, textiles, motor vehicles, and agricultural products. It is also the world’s largest producer of cherries and hazelnuts. Other important sectors are the production and sale of technology products, industrial machinery, home decor, engineering, construction, jewelry, chemical products, automotive manufacturing, and metallurgy. Istanbul has been a major trading hub for hundreds of years, and its ports are still among the busiest in the country.

Unlike other executive search firms, our executive recruitment services are not confined to hiring for a limited number of industries. On the contrary, we find talented professionals for clients across most major sectors in Turkey and tailor our executive search mandates to each client’s needs. All the candidates we recommend are always pre-screened to ensure they are the best fit for the position in terms of both skills and personality. We know how important it is to match the right candidate with the right job in C-level recruitment, so our consultants also include any unique expectations and preferences clients might have in our screening process.

Using an executive search agency like ours means assistance with executive placements and access to our many years of recruitment experience, as well as a global network from which to source exceptional candidates for both interim and permanent roles. We also offer a range of leadership advisory services that support HR leadership and senior management teams, such as succession planning, executive coaching, compensation consulting, and talent mapping.

Our Headhunters in Turkey

When we assign an executive search consultant to a client, that consultant will stay with the business for the entire recruitment process. A dedicated consultant, along with regular communication, gives us the best possible chance at finding the ideal candidate for our client’s leadership team.

Keller Executive Search can assist with headhunting anywhere in Turkey with the help of our professional recruiters. Each one brings a deep understanding of the recruitment industry and a passion for connecting companies and candidates who share the same vision.

We strive to remain ahead of the curve at Keller Executive Search, which is why our recruiters participate in continuous learning to keep up to date with local and international trends. They also attend unconscious bias training to keep searches fair and ensure all candidates are treated with the same level of respect regardless of where they come from, what their beliefs are, their gender, or the color of their skin.

Local Expertise, Global Reach

Turkey’s business environment has real strengths. Tax incentives for investors, a strategic location between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, a weaker Turkish Lira that keeps costs competitive for foreign companies, and a large, young workforce all work in the country’s favor. That being said, doing business in Turkey also presents challenges, such as complex legal systems, strong local competition, high variation across regions, currency volatility, language barriers, and bureaucracy.

Our Global Presence

Our executive search consultants always get to know our clients’ organizations before beginning a search. This allows us to understand the culture of the work environment, whether the appointment is for a Turkish business looking to expand internationally or a foreign company looking to enter the local market. From there, we can start to look for candidates who will be a good cultural fit, which is important for ensuring a successful placement.

We leverage our international network to locate the top performers in our clients’ respective industries, allowing us to cast a wider net in the search for the ideal talent. However, our ability to source candidates through an international network does not detract from our attention to local nuances. A candidate who fits the bill for a specific job will only succeed if they also have insight into the local business culture and expectations.

For this reason, we assess every candidate for more than just their skills, qualifications, and experience. We also look at their work ethic, personality traits, and leadership style to make sure they will integrate into the existing company culture. A smooth transition is so important to us that we offer to support clients in onboarding their new hires.

Getting Started with Executive Recruitment in Turkey

Life in Turkey is generally cheaper than in the UK or the US, although prices have gone up quickly in recent years with high inflation. Executives relocating to Turkey are often drawn by its welcoming culture, affordable international education, high-quality private healthcare, excellent business opportunities, and mild Mediterranean climate along the coast.

Our Executive Search Process

When conducting an executive search, we are aware that we are looking for the potential leader of a company. This serves as our motivation in providing the best possible services to the businesses in our care.

No matter the industry or executive position we are filling, we start every search the same way: with a meeting to discuss the client’s needs. It is essential for the consultant in charge of the search to know the expectations of the client, as well as the technicalities of the position they are headhunting for, so they can shape their recruitment strategy around these parameters. As mentioned, we also consider the local nuances and company culture to make sure the chosen candidate will thrive in their new role.

We then leverage our extensive connections and cutting-edge recruitment technology to look for the best talent. Once we have completed an initial search and screening, we present the candidates to our client’s hiring manager so they can review the shortlist and choose a finalist.

Reach out to Keller Executive Search today and let us help you find the candidates who will lead your organization to success.