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Marios Roko

Marios Roko

Twickenham

Summary

Results-driven Account Manager/Headhunter with 8 years of experience in IT and C level Executive Recruitment, specializing in Software Development, DevOps/Cloud, AI, Information Security, and Digital Recruitment. Proven track record with Start-ups and DAX30 enterprises in the permanent DACH market. Adept at forging strategic partnerships, delivering excellence in fast-paced environments

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Talent Acquisition Manager

Cognigy ($1B Exit)
London, England
03.2024 - Current

Principal Recruitment Consultant (Global)

Albert Bow
London
12.2022 - 02.2024
  • Orchestrated the expansion of High-Frequency Trading recruitment efforts in key global financial hubs, including New York City, Chicago, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore.
  • Identified approximately 1,500 people with specialized skillsets in the High-Frequency Trading (HFT) sector.
  • Developed a training initiative to optimize HFT talent identification, enhancing processes and efficiency for time saving.

Principal Recruitment Consultant (DACH)

Albert Bow
London
06.2021 - 02.2024
  • Execute a versatile strategy, utilizing farming, headhunting, and cold calling to identify and engage potential candidates and generate new leads.
  • Conduct thorough screening, testing, and assessment of candidates.
  • Develop targeted shortlists of candidates aligned with client requirements, emphasizing precision and efficiency.
  • Focus on the growth and maintenance of relationships with existing accounts while consistently acquiring new business opportunities.
  • Drive new business initiatives through active cold calling, lead research, and staying abreast of technological trends.

Achievements:

  • Elevated the German IT recruitment sector by securing 4 new accounts/clients, driving substantial growth.
  • Achieved a revenue of €300,000 in the inaugural year.
  • Oversaw a team of 4 recruitment consultants
  • Played a pivotal role in assisting startups to build their entire engineering departments from the ground up
  • Leveraged strategic networking to create new business opportunities.

Account Manager

MAM Gruppe
London
07.2018 - 05.2021
  • Drove client portfolio growth through strategic business development, proactively identifying and pursuing new opportunities, and expanding the company's market presence.
  • Orchestrated and led a high-performing team in executing impactful headhunting strategies, while providing mentorship that contributed to team members' professional development.
  • Conduct thorough screening, testing, and assessment of candidates.
  • Develop targeted shortlists of candidates aligned with client requirements, emphasizing precision and efficiency.
  • Built and curated a personal database, showcasing a proactive approach to relationship-building and network expansion.

Achievements:

  • Engaged with top-tier DAX30 clients, including industry leaders such as Fresenius, Robert Bosch, Continental, Lufthansa, and Munich RE.
  • Mentoring and guiding 5 new recruitment consultants through hands-on training
  • Generated €250,000
  • Led and managed responsibilities for the entire Frankfurt region.

Lead Resource Consultant

MAM Gruppe
London
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Collaborated with over 15 diverse clients across various industries, including Pharmaceutical, Automotive, Food and Beverage, Logistics, IT Consulting, Telecommunications, and Finance, showcasing adaptability and versatility.
  • Spearheaded headhunting and cold calling initiatives to identify and engage top-tier candidates, showcasing a proactive approach.
  • Conduct thorough screening, testing, and assessment of candidates.
  • Develop targeted shortlists of candidates aligned with client requirements, emphasizing precision and efficiency.
  • Built and curated a personal database, showcasing a proactive approach to relationship-building and network expansion.

Resource Consultant

MAM Gruppe
London
05.2016 - 06.2017
  • Executed daily outreach, by calling up to 250 numbers per day.
  • Conduct thorough screening, testing, and assessment of candidates.
  • Develop targeted shortlists of candidates aligned with client requirements, emphasizing precision and efficiency.
  • Built and curated a personal database, showcasing a proactive approach to relationship-building and network expansion.
  • Contributed expertise to multiple roles within the IT sector, with a primary focus on Cloud, SAP, IT Infrastructure, DevOps, and Software Development markets.

Customer Service Agent

Gem Car Rentals (Seasonal Work)
Santorini, Greece
04.2015 - 10.2015
  • Acted as first point of contact for customer issues and queries.
  • Manage the seamless and timely delivery of rental vehicles, conducting thorough pre-rental inspections and providing customers with comprehensive information about the selected vehicle.
  • Delivered consistently excellent customer service to guarantee positive company experiences.
  • Recorded customer communications to maintain proper documentation.
  • Exceeded targets with strong rapport building and product knowledge.

Business Associate

Rain Gutters Roko (https://arokos.gr/)
Patras, Greece
10.2012 - 03.2015
  • Conducted weekly planning sessions to optimize operations and achieve objectives.
  • Negotiated prices with customers and suppliers for cost-effective procurement.
  • Managed social media channels through emails and calls for enhanced brand engagement.
  • Ordered new equipment, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.

Education

GCSEs - Electricity, Electronics And Automation Sector

2ND EPAL of Patras
Patras
09.2009 - 06.2012

Skills

  • Headhunting
  • Technical recruiting
  • Account Management
  • Start-Up & Scale-Up building
  • DAX30 Corporate Engagement
  • Extensive DACH market experience
  • Cold Calling
  • Negotiation
  • Networking
  • Mentoring

Languages

Greek
Native
English
Fluent
Albanian
Advanced

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Manager

Cognigy ($1B Exit)
03.2024 - Current

Principal Recruitment Consultant (Global)

Albert Bow
12.2022 - 02.2024

Principal Recruitment Consultant (DACH)

Albert Bow
06.2021 - 02.2024

Account Manager

MAM Gruppe
07.2018 - 05.2021

Lead Resource Consultant

MAM Gruppe
07.2017 - 06.2018

Resource Consultant

MAM Gruppe
05.2016 - 06.2017

Customer Service Agent

Gem Car Rentals (Seasonal Work)
04.2015 - 10.2015

Business Associate

Rain Gutters Roko (https://arokos.gr/)
10.2012 - 03.2015

GCSEs - Electricity, Electronics And Automation Sector

2ND EPAL of Patras
09.2009 - 06.2012

Marios Roko