Rick Kloete

CEO

Franklin, Tennessee, United States32 yrs experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years of recruiting experience
  • Specializes in leadership positions across industries
  • Proven track record of filling hard-to-fill roles quickly
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with expertise in Executive Recruiting across various industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Executive RecruitingLeadership DevelopmentCareer DevelopmentStakeholder AlignmentSales Management

Other Skills

Deal ExecutionLeadership Development StrategyContinuous ImprovementExecutive RecruiterAutomation in Executive SearchCareer Clarity CoachingInfluence & PersuasionEthical AI AdvocacyPresentation SkillsCandidate Experience OptimizationCompensation StrategyTech-Enabled Talent StrategyAI Driven RecruitingCareer Transition CoachingInterpersonal Skills

About

I help overwhelmed business owners attract top talent to drive results and retain them using our 8-step recruiting process, compensation analysis and coaching. I train entrepreneurs and creative people to gain clarity and take decisive action so they can get their best work into the world. ★ Recruiting & Retained Search with a Guarantee ★ Clients include McKee Foods, Tennessee Tech, AMA, Mars Petcare, Bridgestone, Walgreens, Noranda Aluminum, YMCA, Genisys Global and many More! ★ √ If you're a Business or HR Leader needing to fill your mid to senior-level leadership positions quickly, but you don't have the time or internal resources to devote to this tedious task? √ Engage us as your trusted partner to deliver highly qualified candidates quickly and help you land them? Even your most “hard-to-fill positions. With 20+ years of recruiting experience, we specialize in finding credible candidates for "Leadership" positions regardless of the industry or functional title. We'll save you time and money utilizing our unique 8-step Process that offers: √ Quality. A 1-Year Guarantee on all candidates presented. √ Speed. Guarantee to send you a finalist in 1/3 less time. √ Value. Our fee structure is below industry averages. If you'd like a Complimentary Consultation regarding a search strategy, please DM me? ★ NEXT STEP ★ If you’d like to chat, DM me or schedule directly with me at https://calendly.com/rkloete/30-minute-zoom-call For more information visit https://www.kloetegroup.com/ ★ What Makes Us Different ★ We've placed leaders in many industries including Manufacturing, Financial Services, Healthcare, Higher Education, Food Services, Engineering, Supply Chain, and logistics, as well as IT, Telcom, and most technology fields. 75% of our clients are repeat, and we have several clients that have retained us for multiple projects including a multinational firm that retained us to fill over 30 executive positions for their global operations. ★ Outstanding Outcomes Include ★ √ Clients often thank me for delivering multiple candidates that they’d like to hire for the same position. √ Clients many times spend months trying to hire someone for a hard-to-fill role, using other recruiters, and we're able to fill them within weeks of being retained. Recruitment Certifications CDR - AIRS Certified Diversity Recruiter Certification PRC - AIRS Professional Recruiter Certification CIR - AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter Certification

Experience

32 yrs
Total Experience
4 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
15 yrs 6 mos
Current Experience

Coo forum

Director of Nashville Chapter

Sep 2011Mar 2020 · 8 yrs 6 mos · Greater Nashville Area, TN

  • The COO Forum is a nationwide professional development organization specifically for the Second-In-Command Executive & COO's.
Deal ExecutionLeadership Development StrategyContinuous ImprovementExecutive RecruiterCareer DevelopmentAutomation in Executive Search+41

Kloete group, inc.

President & Managing Partner

Oct 2010Present · 15 yrs 6 mos · Nashville Metropolitan Area · Hybrid

  • Leading our team in helping clients exceed their objectives utilizing our 8 step recruiting process. We help them acquire, develop, and retain the best in class talent for their mid to senior level Leadership roles. Our niche is Leadership regardless of the industry or functional title, and for over a decade we've been delivering these results nationwide for our clients.
Deal ExecutionLeadership Development StrategyContinuous ImprovementExecutive RecruiterCareer DevelopmentAutomation in Executive Search+44

Greater cool springs chamber of commerce

Chairman of the Board

Jan 2009Jan 2010 · 1 yr · Franklin, TN

  • Led the Board of Directors of the Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce including planning, budgeting, membership growth, leadership development, and event planning for this non-profit business organization focused on improving the business climate in one of the fastest growing markets in the US.
Deal ExecutionCareer DevelopmentInfluence & PersuasionPresentation SkillsStakeholder AlignmentAI Driven Recruiting+6

The human capital group, inc.

Senior Consultant

May 2007Oct 2010 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Deal ExecutionLeadership Development StrategyContinuous ImprovementExecutive RecruiterCareer DevelopmentAutomation in Executive Search+38

Fearless advantage

President

Sep 2006Apr 2010 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Deal ExecutionLeadership Development StrategyContinuous ImprovementCareer DevelopmentCareer Clarity CoachingInfluence & Persuasion+32

Avaya

National Account Manager

Jun 2003Sep 2006 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Deal ExecutionExecutive RecruiterPresentation SkillsTeam PerformanceQuarterly ReportingData-driven Decision Making+3

Nextiraone

Director of Sales

Sep 2001Jun 2003 · 1 yr 9 mos

Executive RecruiterPresentation SkillsTeam PerformanceExecutive RecruitingSales Management

Verizon enterprise solutions

Director of Sales

Apr 2000Sep 2001 · 1 yr 5 mos · Nashville, TN

Executive RecruiterPresentation SkillsTeam PerformanceExecutive RecruitingSales Management

Lucent technologies

Sales Manager

Jan 1996Jan 1999 · 3 yrs

Executive RecruiterTeam PerformanceQuarterly ReportingExecutive RecruitingSales Management

At&t

Senior Account Consultant

Feb 1993Sep 1996 · 3 yrs 7 mos · New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

  • Business to Business sales of IT & Telecommunications equipment including for Southeast Louisiana territory. Achievers Club earned every year exceeding quota by more than 120%, Millionaires club every year but 1st year, and earned Leaders Council trip to Nevis/St. Kitts for top 2% of sales leaders worldwide.

Education

1 (615) 823-7723 rick@kloetegroup.com

University of New Orleans

BS — Finance

Louisiana State University

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