Company Background
The client is an established company looking to strengthen its brand presence in the Philippines by hiring a visual merchandiser. This role was critical in enhancing how the brand was visually represented to customers.
Hiring Goals
The client aimed to hire a visual merchandiser based in the Philippines who could improve brand visibility and customer experience through creative and effective visual displays, while adapting to a hybrid work setup.
Challenges Faced
- Tight Budget: The client had a very limited budget, which made it difficult to attract qualified candidates.
- Market Misalignment: Second Talent identified that the market rate for this position was between PHP 20,000 to PHP 24,000, higher than the client initially expected.
Solution
Second Talent supported the client by:
- Candidate Sourcing: Delivered a list of qualified visual merchandiser candidates who were open to hybrid work arrangements and met the required qualifications.
- Market Insights: Provided salary benchmarks and market trends to help the client understand the competitiveness of their offer.
- Hiring Recommendations: Offered advice on how the client could adjust the role, compensation, or expectations to improve hiring success.
Results Achieved
While the hiring process did not move forward due to the client’s lack of response after receiving candidate recommendations, the client gained valuable market insights and a list of qualified candidates, positioning them to restart the search smoothly when ready.
Note: This case study is intended for reference purposes.
