Like many skeptics, there was once a time when we too did not realize the value that virtual assistants can bring to any organization. Our first client and success story were the catalysts that changed our minds – and here is what happened.
The story first starts when our client faced a big problem in the wake of a key employee deciding to leave. Internally, the company wanted the employee to stay and even considered offering an increased compensation package as the employee was integral to the day-to-day running of the business. However, they understood that this new opportunity was in the employee’s best interest. This left the company with 4 weeks to fill a £30,000 employee-sized hole.
While there were local options, after Covid, the company had more confidence in the work-from-home model and didn’t want to limit the role to talent available only in their vicinity. That’s when they contacted Two Lighthouses to see if this was a position that we could fill. They were looking for an ecommerce manager who could help run their online sales channels, including Amazon, Ebay, and Shopify.
Instead of looking only in the UK for a replacement, we had a different idea. We searched all over the world for the right person, who came with more than 5 years of experience in selling on Amazon and was based in the Philippines. This person was great at the job, would have been an excellent addition to the client’s team, and didn’t cost as much as hiring someone locally.
The Great Results:
Our client’s decision to hire remotely…
Saved Money: Top talent abroad is available at a fraction of the cost compared to a UK-based equivalent. Our client saved 75% on annual salaries by hiring our candidate. As the employee has grown into the role, so too has their position and compensation, but the extra money in the beginning allowed the company to reinvest back into the business and help it grow.
Improved The Team: The candidate that was hired knew a lot about selling on Amazon, which was a big help. They had over 5 years of experience from their previous role and quickly got up to speed with the client’s operation. Their work ethic is also noteworthy, with the client even commenting on how the employee is always online, including weekends.
Lean Expansion: Due to the success of the first hire, our client had the confidence to hire even more remote talent. At the best part, after one year, the original candidate could not be more important to the company and continues to evolve in their role and have a positive impact on the company.
Conclusion:
Our client’s story is just one of many that emphasizes the importance of hiring globally. While there is talent out there that could have an immediate impact on your company while saving your company a lot of money, the issue is where do you even start? That is where Two Lighthouses can help. Like for our candidate above, if you let us know the position that you want to fill, we will provide three exceptional candidates that any team would be lucky to have. And… only if you decide to hire will there be a one-time finder’s fee to pay. Start today by filling out our form.
