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Recruitment of a Business Manager
How we recruited a Business Manager for a storage company
Our client
Our client provides storage solutions for cars, caravans, boats, RVs, equipment and goods. Their fully enclosed warehouse offers safe storage out of the weather and elements.
We applied our three-phase service delivery model for this recruitment drive.



Business Manager
The role
The duties for this role will include:
About you
The successful candidate will have:
Knowledge of a range of software packages, for creating / editing images and video, such as the Adobe Creative Suite would be an advantage. A current forklift ticket is also desirable.
About our client
Our client is a privately owned self-storage business located south of Fremantle. The owners are looking for a new manager that can manage the site and fulfil its 3-year aggressive growth plan. Are you up for the challenge?
This would be a great opportunity to join an independent storage company and build up a business as if it were your own. If this sounds like your next challenge, please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria today!

Selection criteria | Screen | Interview | Docs. | Skill test | Profiling | Refs. |
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Education | ||||||
Mktg / Mgmt / equivalent certification | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Experience | ||||||
Business development - B2B, F2F | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Site management / equivalent | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
External referral network creation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Long-term account management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Standard business operations knowledge - stock control, ordering, data management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Facility maintenance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Staff training / development | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Employee management - 10 staff | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
KPI development | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Marketing - website development, lead magnets, key word searches | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Marketing automation software | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Video editing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Other | ||||||
Microsoft Word - advanced | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Microsoft Excel - advanced | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Microsoft PowerPoint - advanced | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Spelling and grammar - excellent | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Stable work history | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Verify LinkedIn vs CV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Accept expected salary ($150k) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Previous warning of termination? | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Will you pass a drug test? | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Behaviour | ||||||
Dominance - 69% | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Influence - 45% | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Steadiness - 27% | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Compliance - 47% | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Forms signed | ||||||
Health / police check | ✓ | |||||
Signed document - tell the truth | ✓ | |||||
Docs verified | ||||||
Driver’s licence | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Citizen AU / NZ or PR | ✓ | ✓ |
DISC profile - Business Manager
This role requires the type of individual who is very much task focused and unconcerned with what people think of them, an individual who is likely to be a specialist in their field and able to operate independently of guidance from management and colleagues.
The person will be driven to achieve set outcomes efficiently and without attention, gaining satisfaction from the achievement of the goal or task at hand. It goes without saying that the person will need to have the skills for the role and the results will depend on their ability to get the job done effectively.
Furthermore, this role is well suited to the type of individual who is able to concentrate on detailed work. The need for precision and accuracy is primary in producing reliable results.
Business Manager

Shortlisted candidates
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Candidate B

Candidate C

Behavioural adaptation by candidates to match the job profile:
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Candidate B

Candidate C

Applications received
112
Interviewed by 11 Recruitment
18
Shortlisted
6
Interviewed by client
5
Hired
1
Feedback
"Highly recommended the team at 11 Recruitment. Every part of my interactions with them has been first class.
Professional and committed, they offer a service unlike others.
Natasha Nel is an outstanding member of staff who offered great support and information when proceeding through the recruitment process. Thank you!"