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Ryan Thistle

Summary

Highly accomplished and results-driven professional with a proven track record of success in client and candidate portfolio management. Adept at developing strategic relationships with key stakeholders, while effectively navigating the sales funnel to understand client needs and secure new business. Skilled in end-to-end recruitment processes, talent evaluation, and market presence development. Strong communicator with a proactive approach to stay informed about industry trends.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Client Engagement

Press & Associates
03.2022 - Current

A boutique executive search firm highly specialized in technology leadership hires.

  • Played a key role in driving Press & Associates' remarkable 300% YoY growth in FY2022.
  • Effectively managed client relationships for $78 billion global pharmaceutical organization, resulting in generation of over $1 million USD in client fees.
  • Proactively established and nurtured valuable connections with prospective clients and industry professionals, enabling me to stay updated on industry trends and in-demand skills and qualifications.
  • Demonstrated exceptional expertise in developing persuasive proposals and engaging presentations for both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Exhibited strong negotiation skills by successfully closing deals and securing top-tier talent during the recruitment process.
  • Responsible for hiring and onboarding Client Engagement team members, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.

Senior Account Manager

Hays Specialist Recruitment
01.2020 - 03.2022
  • Awarded Presidents Club Trip in Winter 2022 as result of exceeding $200K in client fees within 6-month period.
  • Generated over $400K in client fees during final year at Hays.
  • Proactively developed and nurtured new and existing relationships with key stakeholders across different levels within the organization, including c-suite executives and decision-makers.
  • Demonstrated strong ability to navigate the sales funnel, comprehending prospects' needs and successfully qualifying and signing them as new clients.
  • Successfully negotiated contracts with clients to ensure adherence to their budgets and secure mutually beneficial agreements.
  • Proficient in swiftly assessing candidate qualifications through insightful and high-level conversations.
  • Took full ownership of the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring seamless and efficient experience for both clients and candidates.
  • Recognized by executive team and selected to join Business Development committee across Hays Canada.

Business Development Representative

Vision33
03.2019 - 12.2019
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services to provide top-notch expertise to customers.
  • Expanded business through effective network development, identifying new, and prospective clients.
  • Meet and exceed monthly qualified opportunities and pipeline contribution
  • Achieved 100% of bonus during each quarter at Vision33

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s, NL
2018

Retrained Search -

The Institute of Retrained Search
Manchester, UK
06.2022

Skills

  • Relationship Management
  • Recruitment and Talent Evaluation
  • Sales and Negotiation
  • Performance-driven
  • Strong Communication

Timeline

Senior Manager, Client Engagement

Press & Associates
03.2022 - Current

Senior Account Manager

Hays Specialist Recruitment
01.2020 - 03.2022

Business Development Representative

Vision33
03.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Commerce -

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Retrained Search -

The Institute of Retrained Search
Ryan Thistle