“The current employees found it difficult to implement changes on their own. We needed both generalists and specialists.”

Operations Director Erik Needed a Team

Transforming a family business into a global player was no easy task for Erik. Candidates for Sivomatic’s senior team had to shape the path to the future, but they, first and foremost, had to fit well within the current company culture.

The new seniors are taking charge of Sales, Production, Customer Service, and HR. They guide the team as the company scales up and know how to run a successful Supply Chain company—handy and essential know-how for Sivomatic. —handy and essential know-how for Sivomatic.

Close Relationship with Stroom

Erik values personal contact and people skills. Stroom recently brought him on board, so he knew how well they understood human psychology.

“Other recruiters shoot with scattershot. Stroom has a team of sharpshooters who provided me with a strong shortlist.”

Stroom fully understood Sivomatic’s situation and actively worked on their future vision. This made the demand for candidates clear. From a few simple conversations, Stroom knew who would be a good fit for Sivomatic. We then searched precisely and purposefully.

Goal-oriented, ready to go, and efficient: That’s how you recruit

The question was straightforward: what do Erik and Sivomatic need to grow? Stroom immediately got to work. Within three weeks, the first candidate was already hired.

“I’m still amazed at the speed. Before I knew it, I had a shortlist, salary negotiations, and interview invitations in my inbox. Within three weeks, three top candidates were ready to go.”

Erik had only contact person at Stroom. This single point of contact meant there was no communication noise. They quickly liaised with all stakeholders. A telling example is that Stroom proactively contacted the American parent company. This aligned the new future vision and ensured everyone was on the same page.

From recruiter to business partner

“Stroom is more than just a recruitment partner: it’s a real business partner when it comes to realising the company’s future vision.” 

Stroom and Erik worked intensively together on Sivomatic’s future. The candidates were selected in line with that vision. Thanks to their close contact, all parties were well-prepared for the interviews. This way, the candidates and Sivomatic were impressed with each other.

After the interviews, Erik faced a luxury problem: each of the candidates was a perfect match. his confirmed for him that Stroom was the right choice to continue working with. Stroom was more than a recruiter for him.

Then everything accelerated

Today, all new management positions are filled to grow the company. Stroom is pleased: they all take the initiative and fit perfectly into the team. Colleagues are also positive about their leadership, and the company is doing well. What more could you want?

“You don’t have to look over their shoulders. They understand our vision.”

Sivomatic wanted to grow regionally and globally. Thanks to the new seniors, they are now making the necessary changes. Thanks to Stroom.

Erik’s advice for industry colleagues

“Do you have the same problem I had? Do you need to recruit senior management soon? Then I wholeheartedly recommend my current business partner. I really mean it. Stroom solves it quickly.”

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