Case Studies

Every recruiter at SkyWater has a consultative approach. We get to know your business and partner with you to right-size your organization with the right talent in each seat. But don't take our word for it. Hear from companies who have worked with us recently.

Senior Level Software Staff

SkyWater Search selected to find senior level software staff for Twin Cities-based software solution firm.

Our client is a Twin Cities-based custom software solutions firm. For the last 15 years, the goal has been to support and grow by partnering with other local businesses on their critical technology needs.

Controller

SkyWater Search was retained to hire a Controller for national tile company.

Our client is a leading specialty retailer of manufactured and natural stone tiles, setting and maintenance materials, and related tile accessories. For nearly 30 years, our client has been at the forefront of the do-it-yourself (DIY) movement, catering to both homeowners as well as contractors.

Corporate Controller

SkyWater Search was retained to hire a Corporate Controller for restaurant business.

SkyWater Search was retained to hire a Corporate Controller. This was a new role for the company, its first full-time finance employee and an integral part of the management team. The situation was challenging as the candidate needed both technical skills and leadership ability to meet the current requirements of the role while also demonstrating the potential to grow with the organization.

Vice President of Operations

SkyWater Search tabbed to hire a new Vice President of Operations.

The company engaged SkyWater Search to hire a new Vice President of Operations. The recruitment of this position came at a crucial time for the client due to a pending retirement and an ambitious aim to double the company within 5 years. The selected candidate would need to demonstrate the ability to strategically support the aspirational growth plans within the stated timescale

Inside Sales Managers

SkyWater Search engaged to recruit Inside Sales Managers.

As a result of significant growth the client had recently changed the structure of its sales teams. SkyWater Search was engaged to recruit two Inside Sales Managers. The positions were strategically important as they would oversee entry level, lead generation representatives. This assignment was challenging for several reasons. The successful candidates would need to demonstrate high levels of energy combined with equal amounts of patience.

Branch Sales Manager

SkyWater Search hired to recruit a Branch Sales Manager.

As a result of the company’s recent acquisition, SkyWater Search was hired to recruit a Branch Sales Manager for its MidWest Branch. The ideal candidate required strong leadership skills to run the local branch effectively while managing a team of 10 people. Following the acquisition, sales had slumped in this top 5 market, resulting in a subsequent sales reduction in the branch itself.

Software Architect

SkyWater Search hired to recruit a Software Architect.

As a result of the new company division, SkyWater Search was hired to recruit a Software Architect. This was an extremely challenging, highly technical role requiring a uniquely targeted approach to source the ideal candidate. Based on our extensive sector experience we were aware that the talent pool for candidates possessing the exact skill set required for this role was extremely limited.