REASON FOR THE SEARCH

The current General Manager had a one-month notice period, and they needed the role filling and the person to start in the business within 3 weeks.

THE PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM

Blue Wire Capital.

THE PORTFOLIO COMPANY

Droplet combines exceptional dry-cleaning care and service with attention to the tiniest detail. The firm takes state-of-the-art machinery and combines it with high-quality finishing techniques to ensure their service is always of the best quality.
They maintain a low carbon footprint by using advanced technology, as well as biodegradable cleaning products and recyclable packaging.

THE SEARCH REQUIREMENTS

• Preferred candidate needed to work autonomously while inspiring and motivating a team
• Role provided the freedom to operate independently within the business while driving strategic initiatives
• Opportunity to engage with the local community, fostering relationships and enhancing the firm's regional impact
• Required strong leadership in building a high-performing team and aligning operations with company goals
• Collaboration with Blue Wire Capital to define a comprehensive role requirement, ensuring clarity in expectations and strategic direction
• Emphasis on a candidate with both operational expertise and a passion for community-driven business growth

THE PROCESS

We worked urgently on the search, providing a shortlist within two weeks of five relevant candidates.

THE RESULTS

Raw Selection worked over the weekend with the candidate to get him secured in the role, and we arranged for him to be able to start within three days of being offered the position, even though he had a three-month notice period.
The hired candidate is now helping Droplet to grow their sales, make a great turnover, and manage the teams effectively.
This candidate has already implemented huge improvements into the business and has very quickly built out a strategic growth plan.
This is the third search we have done for this client now, and all of them have been very successful.

THOUGHTS ON THE CANDIDATE

"Ali stood out from the shortlist of 5 candidates not only because of his experience in a well-branded competitor but his passion for helping businesses grow. Ali had worked for many years at a dry cleaning business and had supported the company to offer many different new services, improve customer satisfaction, and create a strong team."

Alex Rawlings, Managing Partner