Transformative Collaboration in Talent Acquisition - The Tradebeyond, EQT, and Oakstone International Success Story

Executive Summary

Find out how the strategic collaboration between TradeBeyond, a visionary player in retail and brand manufacturing SaaS, EQT, a distinguished Swedish global private equity investment organisation, and Oakstone International successfully grew Tradebeyond's EMEA and US GTM sales teams. 

The recruitment success, catalysed by EQT's referral, has led to a strong, ongoing relationship. 

This case study highlights our strategic approach to constructing Tradebeyond's GTM team. 

Consistency in Excellence: The Oakstone Advantage

Our ability to consistently hire outstanding individuals in a market full of changing variables is a testament to Oakstone's adaptability and precision. Our sustained success stems from a profound understanding of the multifaceted nature of talent acquisition and management in the modern age. Oakstone prides itself on consistently delivering quality hires who contribute to our client's ongoing success and growth, solidifying our reputation as a leader in strategic talent solutions.

Crafting Tradebeyond's Go To Market Sales Team

Introduced to Tradebeyond by their private equity investors, EQT, Oakstone International were initially asked to help the business expand their EMEA presence following PE investment. This success has led to additional key hires in North America and Europe.

Understanding EQT

EQT is a Swedish global investment organisation founded in 1994. Its funds invest in private equity, infrastructure, real estate, growth equity, and venture capital in Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific. As of 2022, EQT's assets under management are €210 billion / US$227 billion.

Oakstone has also worked with IFS and Sitecore – companies that feature in EQT's portfolio.

A glance at Tradebeyond

Tradebeyond's innovative platform empowers retailers and brand manufacturers by facilitating the digitisation and visualisation of a transparent and collaborative workflow—from planning to payment. Hosted in the Cloud, this intelligent collaboration solution enables enterprises to navigate the complexities of modern business seamlessly.

Hires made

• Regional Sales Manager, Netherlands

• Senior Sales Engineer, Germany

• Pre Sales, USA

Success Indicators

The feedback from both EQT and Tradebeyond underscores the collaboration's success. Key hires, including a Regional Sales Manager in the Netherlands, a Senior Sales Engineer in Germany, and a Pre-Sales professional in the USA, have strategically fortified Tradebeyond's position in the market.

This case study is a beacon for companies seeking transformative growth through strategic alliances and talent acquisition excellence.

In summary, the collaborative efforts of Tradebeyond, EQT, and Oakstone International exemplify the potential for organisations to achieve remarkable success when aligned with the right partners in their quest for sustained growth and market leadership.