The Ocean Advantage:
A Better Way to Hire Executive Talent
According to SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management), up to 50% of newly hired executives leave within their first year, many within the first 45 days. Why is this happening?
Because most hiring processes still rely on outdate methods: resume scanning, surface-level interviews, and project presentations that do little to reveal whether a candidate is the right fit for your business.
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These traditional approaches lead to burnout, misalingment, and high executive turnover. Critical factors like cultural fit, leadership style, adaptability, and long-term alignment are often overlooked.
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At Ocean Executive Talent, we solve this problem with a proprietary, people-first process built for today's growth-focused companies.
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The S.P.L.A.S.H.™ Hiring Methodology
Our SPLASH hiring framework goes beyond the resume to evaluate what truly drives long-term success in marketing and sales leadership roles.
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We conduct in-depth interviews and alignment assessments with both candidates and hiring teams, ensuring mutual clarity on role expectations, leadership stule, and culture fit.
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We evaluate every candidate across six core traits.
S - Skillset: We assess both hard and soft skills, scoring each candidate against your top priorities. You get a clear view of how each prospect stacks up for your specific role.
P - Personality: We evaluate candidate personality traits and team dynamics through surveys and structured interviews to ensure cultural alignment, not just competence.
L - Leadership: We analyze real-world leadership behavior through case study and strategic scenario discussions, so you're not just hiring experience, but impact.
A - Adaptability: We examine how candidates respond to change, using past performance and future-facing problem solving to predict fit in fast-moving environments.
S - Success: We evaluate meaningful career wins and the context behind them...what success looks like for the candidate, and how it maps to your business goals.
H - Humility: We look for self-awareness, collaboration, and openess to feedback. These traits are often missing in high-turnover hires, but essential for long-term success.
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Why It Works
This methodology, paired with our deep expertise in the executive search for marketing and sales leaders, dramtically reduces misfires and enhances retention.
With The Ocean Advantage, you get:
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Better candidate alignment
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Faster onboarding and time-to-impact
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Reduced turnover risk
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Clear expectations for both sides
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A high-performing leader who fits your culture and accelerates growth.
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Ready to Build a Stronger Team, More Aligned Leadership Team?
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Contact us today to talk about your hiring goals and finding your next high-impact leader.
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