3Search

3Search, specialist recruitment for commercial functions

3Search is a recruitment agency founded in 2014 that presents itself as a specialist in the functions that make up what it calls the "Revenue Engine": marketing, sales, digital, product and RevOps. According to its own description, the firm combines industry expertise, personal relationships and technology to fill vacancies from coordinator level up to C-suite.

Its matrix structure is organised by industry, skill set and location, so that each consultant operates in a specific niche. The agency states that it covers processes across the UK, US and Europe, with offices in London, New York and Austin.

Areas of expertise

3Search's service catalogue is built around five main groups of commercial and technical roles:

• Marketing: brand, category management, content, creative, demand generation, events, growth, loyalty and CRM.
• Digital: Amazon and marketplaces, data and analytics, design, digital marketing, ecommerce, performance marketing, social media and influencer.
• Sales: alliances and partnerships, business development, customer success, enterprise sales, mid-market sales, pre-sales and solutions, sales leadership and SMB sales.
• Product: product design and product marketing.
• RevOps: revenue operations, bids and proposals.
• Communications: internal communications and public relations.

Industries served

The agency works with companies across a wide range of industries. These include business insight and market research services, business services, financial services, healthcare, professional services, real estate and VC & PE. In the consumer space it covers FMCG, luxury, media and entertainment, online marketplaces, publishing, retail, sports, subscription and travel & leisure. In technology it covers AI, cyber security, enterprise software, fintech, healthtech, ISVs, SaaS, telecoms and tech services.

Working model: advise, attract and develop

3Search describes its method in three phases. The first, Advise, consists of a consultative approach to identify the weak points in the client's talent strategy and align it with their business objectives. The second, Attract, relies on consultants specialising by skill, industry or level of responsibility who immerse themselves in their networks to access the labour market. The third, Develop, extends the relationship beyond placement through ongoing training, professional communities and networking events.

Recruitment solutions

The firm offers executive search, permanent solutions, interim solutions, team builds and international expansion. These options respond to needs such as bringing in interim staff, opening up a market in a new territory, filling a senior appointment, adding a specialist skill set, making a first hire or building a team from scratch.

Networking and knowledge activity

According to its presentation, 3Search's consultants bring together more than 2,000 industry leaders at over 50 events a year, including specialist seminars, webinars and round tables. The agency also maintains a knowledge hub with case studies, salary guides, job descriptions and professional communities, and invites candidates to join exclusive WhatsApp communities and its awards series.

International presence

3Search operates from three offices: London, New York and Austin. This geographical spread supports its recruitment activity across the UK, US and Europe.

Offices and locations

Main office: 4th Floor, 21 Stephen Street, London, W1T 1LN

New York office: 24th Floor, 250 Broadway, New York, NY, 10007

Austin office: 924 E 7th Street, Suite 200, Austin TX 78702