Lead Consultant: Ben Brown
My recruitment career began in 2007, focusing initially on FMCG, Retail and Ingredients/Flavours industries. After four years, I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to open an office in Sydney, Australia overseeing Asia Pacific and Oceania covering Consumer, Medical/Life Sciences and Energy/Oil & Gas sectors. In 2013, I relocated to Dubai, UAE to focus on the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe. Fast forward to present day, I am still based in the UAE, maintaining strong connections to Consumer Goods sectors whilst also recruiting in the following industries: Hospitality, Tourism, Management Consulting, Construction and Training/Education.
I have vast experience of recruiting for large multinational blue-chip corporations such as Unilever, Mars, Kellogg’s, Diageo, RB, Mondelez, Beiersdorf, and exciting growth focused SMEs and Startup businesses. This exposure has provided me with a holistic view towards a broad spectrum of talent acquisition methodologies and requirements. As such, I am well placed to advise how to tailor your job search approach around your company environment goals.
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Only available after a minimum 30 minute consultation. A constant open line of communication through either call, email or WhatsApp to ask questions regarding any job search related topics
We will take the stress out of job search admin, service includes forwarding any relevant job advertisements for you to apply directly, speaking to contacts regarding your profile, proactively approaching relevant decision makers on your behalf. Limited monthly spaces are available due to workload time management and CVs must meet certain criteria to qualify for this service
Ben recently approached me concerning a new opportunity in the Middle East, and throughout the process was very diligent at making sure that my interests as well as those of my future employer were represented, and that all parties were continually kept updated on developments, whatever the time of day or night. Ben is very personable and approachable and I would highly recommend him for both employers and candidates.
What set Ben apart was his genuine desire to understand my needs from both a professional and personal perspective. Armed with this he proactively sought the right opportunities and provided specific and actionable feedback throughout the whole process. He found the right opportunity for me and was a valuable mentor and support along the way.
I previously worked with Ben as Head of Marketing at Premier Foods. Ben was initially hired to recruit for a single role and the candidates he produced were exceptionally well vetted, ideally suited to the role and one was appointed within a week. Based not just on the result but on Ben's softer skills (a rare combination of determination coupled with an easy going nature), I learnt to rely on Ben's advice. Ben provided some great advice through designing a restructure and ultimately moved from being a 'final' recruitment option to becoming a lead supplier for the entire division and a first port of call. Ben is a delight to work with as a client where I can recommend his work first hand and as a candidate (as witnessed by those he recruited) - he doesn't play games. Had he stayed in the UK, I would have continued to try and work with him as my key recuritment partner.
I have worked with Ben as both a recruiter and candidate. Ben is an expert in his field and incredibly skilled at matching candidates and roles/companies. Ben recruited for me whilst I was at Premier Foods and despite the very narrow and specific brief he managed to produce some great potential candidates for the role. All candidates were exactly as described and almost all met the brief perfectly. As a candidate Ben is always on hand to guide you through the process and liaise with your potential employers should you have any questions. Also one of the best things I found during my numerous conversations with Ben is that he does not try to pressure you into going for interviews or looking at companies that would not fit your skills or personality. This is a rare quality in recruitment agents but one which I value greatly as it means that neither the employers’ nor candidates’ time is wasted. I would have no hesitation in recommending Ben to friends and colleagues.
