Recruitment for Leaders & Executives
What is leadership & executive?
Leadership & executive focuses on senior positions within marketing, e-commerce, and digital sales. These are often key roles where strategy, team development, commercial responsibility, and organisational growth come together. The impact of a wrong hire can be significant, which is why executive search requires additional care, market knowledge, and a clear understanding of what the role truly demands.
We find senior leaders such as Team Leads, Heads of Department, Managers, Directors, VPs, C-level executives, Managing Directors, and CEOs. Examples include roles such as CMO, Chief Growth Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Head of Marketing, Head of E-commerce, Commercial Director, and VP Growth.
These positions are often closely connected to areas such as growth marketing, full-funnel marketing, performance marketing, brand & awareness strategy, omnichannel marketing, and go-to-market strategy.
Revenue / Commercial / Sales
Leaders responsible for commercial growth, sales strategy, revenue operations, and managing sales or commercial teams. They connect proposition, pipeline, customer segments, and revenue targets to build a scalable commercial organisation.
Common job titles: Chief Revenue Officer, Commercial Director, Sales Director, Head of Sales, VP Sales, and Revenue Director.
Paid Advertising
Leaders responsible for paid media, performance marketing, and digital advertising budgets. They manage teams, agencies, and channels with a focus on performance, scalability, brand impact, and commercial growth.
Common job titles: Head of Paid Media, Head of Performance Marketing, Paid Advertising Lead, Director of Performance Marketing, and Digital Marketing Director.
Brand & Communications
Leaders responsible for brand positioning, communications, PR, and reputation management. They define the strategic direction of the brand and ensure all internal and external communications are consistent, distinctive, and effective.
Common job titles: Head of Brand, Brand Director, Communications Director, Head of Communications, PR Director, and Marketing Communications Lead.
Organic Content & Creative
Leaders responsible for content strategy, creative teams, social content, and brand storytelling. They translate strategy into formats, campaigns, and creative output that reach, engage, and inspire target audiences.
Common job titles: Head of Content, Creative Director, Content Director, Head of Social, Editorial Lead, and Creative Lead.
Analytics & Customer Insights
Leaders who use data, customer insights, analytics, and optimisation to drive better decision-making. They build teams and processes around measurement, dashboards, customer behaviour, CRO, and customer experience.
Common job titles: Head of Analytics, Insights Director, Customer Insights Lead, Data & Analytics Director, CRO Lead, and Head of Customer Experience.
Marketing Automation & CRM
Leaders responsible for CRM, marketing automation, lifecycle marketing, and customer retention. They ensure customer data, technology, segmentation, and customer journeys contribute to loyalty, repeat purchases, and customer lifetime value.
Common job titles: Head of CRM, CRM Director, Marketing Automation Lead, Lifecycle Marketing Director, Retention Lead, and Customer Engagement Director.
Product & Delivery
Leaders responsible for digital products, projects, programmes, and delivery teams. They bring together strategy, roadmaps, stakeholders, and execution to improve and scale products and platforms.
Common job titles: Head of Product, Product Director, Program Director, Delivery Director, Project Director, Agile Lead, and Chief Product Officer.
E-Commerce
Leaders responsible for digital sales channels, e-commerce growth, marketplaces, and online commercial performance. They manage teams with a focus on revenue, conversion, assortment, customer experience, and channel development.
Common job titles: Head of E-commerce, E-commerce Director, Marketplace Director, Digital Commerce Lead, Online Business Director, and Commercial E-commerce Lead.
Growth & Strategy
Leaders responsible for growth, go-to-market strategy, full-funnel marketing, and commercial strategy. They combine brand, performance, data, channels, and organisational development to deliver sustainable growth.
Common job titles: Head of Growth, Growth Director, Marketing Director, Strategy Director, GTM Lead, Chief Marketing Officer, and VP Marketing.
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Finest People is the leading recruitment agency for digital sales, helping organisations find highly qualified professionals since 2010. From junior to C-level, for both permanent and interim positions.
- Specialised in recruiting digital professionals across marketing and sales
- More than 600 organisations supported in hiring over 1,250 professionals
- Roles filled within an average of 2 to 8 weeks
- 65% reach interview stage, 22% are hired and 85% stay in the role for more than 2 years
Reviews
Strong teams are built with the right people. That’s why we look beyond skills alone. Read how organisations experience our approach and the impact it has had on their growth.
We have had a very positive experience working with Finest People. They have a strong understanding of our organisation and culture, respond quickly, and think proactively throughout the entire recruitment process. As a result, they consistently introduce candidates who not only have the right knowledge and experience, but are also a great fit for G-STAR.
We have partnered with Finest People on several occasions, and each time they have introduced strong candidates who have made a real impact. They take the time to understand our business, the role, and our requirements, which makes the collaboration both effective and enjoyable.
Wij hebben inmiddels al meerdere vacatures succesvol ingevuld met Finest People. Door hun persoonlijke aanpak en duidelijke communicatie voelen kandidaten zich al betrokken bij onze organisatie voordat ze op gesprek komen. Dat zorgt voor een prettige kandidaatervaring én sterke matches. Finest People begrijpt goed wat wij zoeken, denkt proactief mee en is voor ons een betrouwbare partner in recruitment.
We needed a temporary data analyst at short notice and Finest People delivered an excellent candidate. He got up to speed fast, brought strategic thinking, and produced high quality analysis that directly impacted the project. I’d definitely recommend their services.
Finest People successfully helped us fill several marketing positions. What stands out is their personal approach, responsiveness and ability to quickly understand both the role and the organisation. Umut and his team are professional, proactive and results-driven. A reliable recruitment partner that consistently delivers quality candidates.
I’ve worked with Finest People several times now and have hired multiple strong team members through them. During our transition from start-up to scale-up, we were primarily looking for entrepreneurial people who take ownership and genuinely want to make an impact. Umut and his team look beyond a CV. They take the time to understand the culture you’re building, think along with you about what truly fits, and remain critical, even of their own candidates. As a result, the focus isn’t on making quick placements, but on finding people who add long-term value.
Babette is genuinely a pleasure to work with. She is proactive and asks the right questions to gain a clear understanding of the profile we were looking for. We had been searching for a Web Analyst for our CRO team for quite some time, and Babette was able to find an excellent candidate within a short period. We’re extremely happy with the result!
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Frequently asked questions
What does online marketing recruitment involve?
Online marketing recruitment focuses on identifying, attracting and selecting specialists within digital marketing. This includes professionals such as performance marketers, SEO and SEA specialists, CRO experts and data analysts. Unlike general recruitment, online marketing recruitment agencies assess candidates based on the specific tools, KPIs and experience required to succeed within digital teams. This allows us to identify much more quickly which candidates are genuinely the right fit for your role, team and growth ambitions.
How quickly can you introduce suitable online marketers?
In most cases, we introduce the first suitable candidates within 5 working days. Our approach is focused on both speed and quality. We speak with professionals across all digital marketing specialisations every day, allowing us to identify and select the right candidates efficiently. Most online marketing recruitment processes are successfully completed within an average of 2 to 8 weeks.
What does online marketing recruitment cost?
The cost depends on the type of role and the recruitment solution that best fits your hiring needs. As every recruitment challenge is unique, we prefer to discuss the options with you personally. Get in touch for a tailored proposal based on your specific requirements.
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Do you also place interim and freelance online marketers?
Yes. We have an extensive network of interim and freelance specialists across performance marketing, CRO, marketing automation, CRM, programmatic, and other digital marketing disciplines. Our consultants specialise in temporary and project-based assignments and are often able to move quickly when organisations need immediate support.
Do you also offer secondment and temp-to-perm solutions?
Yes. We have a large network of digital professionals available on a secondment or temp-to-perm basis. We primarily place digital sales professionals within media, e-commerce, advertising, and SaaS. This solution is ideal when you need a sales or marketing specialist quickly to provide temporary support and help solve a short-term capacity challenge, while maintaining the option of a permanent hire in the future.
How do you ensure a candidate is the right fit for our organisation?
We assess candidates not only on their experience and technical skills, but also on their motivation, ambitions, and cultural fit. Because we invest significant time in personal conversations, we are able to determine which candidates are genuinely well suited to your organisation. This is one of the reasons why 85% of the professionals we place remain with their employer for more than two years.
Can you fill multiple marketing roles at the same time?
Absolutely. We regularly work with organisations looking to hire multiple digital marketing professionals, such as performance marketing teams, CRM teams, or e-commerce teams. Because our consultants each specialise in a specific niche, we can run multiple searches in parallel without compromising on quality.
How do you match me with the right consultant?
Because every niche within digital marketing is unique, each of our consultants has their own area of expertise. This means you are matched with someone who understands your field and speaks with the right candidates every day. Whether your focus is performance marketing, programmatic, CRM, CRO, data, or interim recruitment, you’ll work with a specialist who knows the market. This allows us to provide more targeted advice and find the right match more quickly.
What types of recruitment solutions do you offer?
We offer three different recruitment solutions, depending on the level of urgency and seniority involved:
- Basic Search – ideal if you want to keep an eye on the market without any upfront commitment. You only pay when a candidate is successfully placed.
- Dedicated Search – focused on speed and priority. We launch an active, targeted search within our specialist networks.
- Executive Search – designed for strategic, senior and leadership roles within digital marketing, where a more in-depth and highly targeted search is required.
Why work with a specialist online marketing recruitment agency?
As a specialist online marketing recruitment agency, we know the market inside and out. Finest People’s consultants speak with digital professionals every day and closely follow developments in performance marketing, marketing automation, CRO, social media, and data. This gives us a clear understanding of which profiles are in high demand, what level of experience you can realistically expect, and which candidates are open to a new opportunity. As a result, we increase the likelihood of a long-term match while significantly reducing time-to-hire.
Looking for the right digital leader?
Are you looking for a digital leader, or unsure which senior role is the best fit for your organisation?
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