RECRUIT FASTER, BETTER AND NEVER COMPROMISE ON TALENT
THE MOST INFLUENTIAL FIELD CTOS POSSESS A STRONG REPUTATION WITHIN THE TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY AND LEVERAGE EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CTOS AT LEADING COMPANIES.
They’re capable of challenging the CTOs’ technology strategies in open discussion, providing both strategic and technical insights to benefit the customer while not only guaranteeing renewals but maximising account growth.
Recruiting a Field CTO can be a demanding task, and the key lies in effective communication. For instance, the sales element of the position can be easily misinterpreted. Professionalism, transparency, and courtesy are all essential, given their potential current role as key decision-makers and influencers to buyers of your solution. Additionally, the bar needs to be extremely high to both succeed in the position and for internal credibility. It’s therefore critical to make highly accurate approaches. An experienced talent partner like Recognition One can help navigate this process smoothly.
When interviewing, it’s advisable to focus on will in equal measure to skill and experience, as an expensive hire such as this needs to be a stable one. It’s important to explore the strength of their relationships with other key CTOs and their level of awareness of the unique challenges in the technology landscape.