How to Hire a Marketing Superstar – Peter Reek

July 4, 2016

Peter Reek

Our guest Peter Reek is the Owner of Smart, Savvy + Associates. Smart, Savvy + Associates finds senior-level marketing, sales, communications, and creative professionals with proven track records for companies who need them.

Peter started Smart, Savvy + Associates ten years ago. He is a Marketing Recruitment Specialist who has been helping companies hire and build for success for over 20 years. Peter has served clients in a variety of industries, lead sizable teams and launched divisions in Canada, US, Europe and Australia.

Our topic for today is how to hire (and be) a marketing superstar.

In this episode we discuss…

How our Peter got into recruiting for marketing businesses
How our guest identifies marketing superstars
Several tips for people who were looking for marketing jobs
Hiring tips for employers

Peter Reek – Owner, Smart, Savvy + Associates

Tips for marketing superstars who are looking for a job

Start with where you are right now
Operate like an owner
Add value in your current job
Keep track of the contributions you make in your current job
Nurture your network
Be open-minded and be open to opportunities

Recruitment tips for employers

Take your time even if the person you’re interviewing has made a great first impression
Get good at asking deep questions – “What have you done that has made an impact on your employers bottom line?”
Ask: “What have they done throughout their career to help them stand apart from other people who might be applying?”
Keep your eye open for people who have moved to other companies and people have gone with them. That’s a sign that you have a star
Look for people who have progressively risen in a company
Check the balance of confidence and enthusiasm in the person you are inteviewing