Darien Group is a premier branding and marketing agency specializing in private equity and investment management clients. Working with 15% of the world’s top 300 private equity firms, they have helped clients elevate their branding, websites, investor presentations, and communications strategy. Darien Group’s tailored solutions that empower clients to excel in a competitive industry landscape have fueled their rapid growth over the last decade.
The Challenge
Darien Group faced the challenge of scaling its client service operations while maintaining its reputation for high-quality, tailored solutions. With a growing client base and internal promotions on the horizon, they needed to add a Director of Accounts to streamline processes, lead the account management team, and balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate required not only strong project management and relationship-building skills but also the ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting, contributing to the agency’s mission of setting new benchmarks for innovation and excellence in investment management branding.
The Solution
Leveraging our industry expertise, we focused on candidates with agency experience – people skilled at managing multiple accounts, juggling complex workflows, and thriving in client-facing roles. Since the hiring manager emphasized the importance of soft skills, we paid close attention to candidates who could present well and build trust with Darien Group’s retained client base.
We crafted personalized outreach campaigns to connect with top talent, highlighting the entrepreneurial culture and growth opportunities. We managed everything—from sourcing and screening to coordinating interviews and navigating salary negotiations—so their team could stay focused on the business.
The Results
In record breaking time, we managed to fill the role in exactly 2.5 weeks from initial consultation to signed offer letter.
The first candidate we presented immediately impressed the team, and it was clear early on that it was a mutual fit. The team was so confident in the candidate that they extended an offer (which was promptly accepted), without even needing to spend time interviewing additional candidates.
“Megan impressed us from the first call, quickly delivering results within one to two weeks. Her ability to refine each round based on prior feedback was critical in helping us find our ideal candidate more quickly. Her dedication to our search was invaluable, especially during a high-volume period for our business.
Megan’s professionalism and commitment make her an excellent partner for future hiring needs. It was a pleasure working with her and the team!”
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