When it comes to your career partnering with the right recruiter is essential. Whether it is finding the right person for your team or the right role for yourself getting the best support from the right partner is paramount to success.
Understandably you may have questions before deciding if mrkt Talent is the right partner for you and your team.
Here are some of the most common questions we get asked that can help you but please contact us to discuss any additional queries you may have.
For Employers
Why choose mrkt Talent for marketing and product management recruitment?
mrkt Talent specialises solely in marketing and product management recruitment, offering deep industry knowledge and access to high-calibre candidates who fit your strategic needs. We listen and tailor our service to your needs whilst giving you a real up to date insight to the market. Need a confidential search? Are you struggling to find the right culture fit? Need specific industry experience? Just need the right people fast and have no time to wait and hope someone applies whilst fielding 100’s of enquiries? Need a contractor to start straight away? Whatever your pain point in hiring the right people we will offer you the right solution
How do I get the best results from a partnership with mrkt Talent?
Be prepared to discuss the role, yourself as a leader, the challenges you have faced and what it’s really like to work in your business.
Typical questions include:
What do you enjoy about your role?
What is the business culture like? What about the culture in your team?
How do you like to lead?
Why is the role vacant?
What have you done so far to find this person?
What is the work of the role? What does good look like? What does outstanding look like?
What key projects/ deliverables will this person be involved in in their first 3,6,12 months
What benefits is this person entitled to? L&D? Hybrid working? Annual Leave? Paternity Leave, Employee Perks
What is the salary for the role? Is there bonus potential? How does this work?
What is your perfect candidate profile? What would be a nice to have?
What is the interview process?
How would you like to communicate? What is a realistic timeline for feedback?
How does mrkt Talent ensure the perfect fit?
We take time to understand your company culture, team dynamics, and role requirements. Our screening process evaluates both technical skills and cultural fit to ensure candidates thrive in your environment. Marketing and Product Management roles are complex. The titles cover a broad range of skills and experience and pinpointing what specific skills you need to grow your business is critical to our success. We have long term partnerships with our clients and candidates ensuring we find the people who want to grow with you. We have been placing Marketing and Product Management experts for over 15 years and take pride in finding the right people on even the most difficult search
How quickly can I get candidates?
Our average time to fill a permanent role from brief to signed contract is 40 days This can vary dependent on the seniority of the role and scarcity of skillset. We will work with you at the briefing stage to agree when you will expect resumes and always arrange a follow-up to discuss the search within 5 business days by which time we will have initial profiles to discuss. We never stop searching until the role is filled.
What industries does mrkt Talent serve?
We work with a wide range of sectors including technology, professional services, retail, banking, wealth management and finance. We partner with clients across small business and start-ups right through to large ASX 500 corporations and everyone in between —anywhere marketing and product leadership drive business success.
We are passionate about partnering with businesses where our candidates will thrive. Whatever your industry if you support your people to grow, have a culture of equality and respect we would love to chat to understand how we could partner with you.
How do I engage mrkt Talent for a recruitment project?
Contact us and let’s connect. Whether you are actively looking with a job brief or want to discuss your hiring needs and talent pipelining for the future we are here to help. We collaborate closely with you to define the role, source candidates, and manage the recruitment process end-to-end. Whether you are looking for a one off engagement or to build a team of diverse skills we have the expertise to assist; fast.
How much does it cost?
We offer bespoke pricing models depending on the partnership you are looking for. We offer Retained, Exclusive and Standard solutions.
The standard model is a payment of a percentage of the candidates first year remuneration package. This is payable on start date. If the candidate for some reason is not right, we offer a 12-week replacement guarantee period where we will find a replacement for the role at no additional cost to you.
For more information, see our full Terms of Business. Please contact us and we are happy to discuss. We are open and transparent on our pricing and focus on relationships where the candidates we place will thrive.
How does mrkt Talent handle confidentiality and sensitive roles?
We maintain strict confidentiality protocols to protect your business information and candidate privacy, which is critical for strategic marketing and product roles. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.
What ongoing support does mrkt Talent provide?
Beyond placements, we offer market insights, salary benchmarking, and advice on talent acquisition strategies to keep you competitive. We partner between the candidate and your business to help you plan an onboarding process that sets you both up for success from day one. Many of our placements stay for the long term and our partnership with you and the team is continuous.
For Job Seekers
What can mrkt Talent do for me as a marketing or product management professional?
mrkt Talent specialises exclusively in marketing and product management roles across Australia. We connect you with exclusive opportunities—including many not publicly advertised—and provide personalised career guidance to help you succeed.
How do I get started with mrkt Talent?
Reach out via our Contact Page or LinkedIn to schedule a confidential conversation. We’ll learn about your career goals and match you with roles aligned to your skills and aspirations.
What should I prepare before speaking with mrkt Talent?
Ideally you will update your resume and LinkedIn profile with your latest marketing or product achievements, but we can help you pinpoint what these are. We want to get to know your work history but also you as a person – what do you need to be your most successful at work. Be ready to discuss key projects, tools you use (e.g., CRM platforms, AI tools, budgets, team management responsibility), and your preferences for your next role.
Common questions include:
How active are you in the market?
Can you tell me about yourself?
What are your biggest achievements?
What environment are you looking for?
Why are you looking to leave your role?
What is your desired salary range?
Are you interviewing elsewhere?
What roles are you interested in?
What kind of roles does mrkt Talent specialise in?
We cover a broad spectrum of B2B and B2C Marketing and Product Management roles from CMO/Marketing Director through to and including Marketing Manager, Senior Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Managers, Brand Strategists, Content Leads, CRM Marketing Managers Product Owners, Product Managers, and Product Directors across various industries with particularly strong networks in the Technology, Professional Services and Financial Services industries.
How does mrkt Talent support me during the recruitment process?
We offer a realistic and up to date assessment of your skills and the cultures where you will thrive. We support you with tailored interview prep, constructive feedback, salary negotiations and all the market insights you need to make the right decision. We keep you informed throughout, ensuring a smooth and transparent experience where you never feel pressured. You control the search we help you identify what opportunities can be within it.
Is there any cost for me as a candidate?
No. Our recruitment services are completely free for candidates. We are remunerated by the hiring companies. No recruitment business should be charging you for services as a candidate. Ever.
How does mrkt Talent maintain confidentiality?
Your information is handled with strict confidentiality, especially if you are currently employed and conducting a discreet job search. For further details please see our Privacy Policy
Ready to take the next step?
Whether you’re a marketing or product professional looking for your next opportunity, or an employer seeking top talent, contact mrkt Talent today to start the conversation.
mrkt Talent — Connecting exceptional marketing & product professionals with Australia’s leading companies.