Harry Joiner

"Marketing Headhunter.com is a fantastic headhunter site with information for career seekers such as job interview tips and salary negotiating tips. Online marketers will do well here."
-- MarketingSherpa

Harry Joiner is an executive recruiter specializing in integrated marketing and "new media." His clients and candidates appear frequently in magazines like Fast Company, Internet Retailer, Advertising Age, and Multichannel Merchant.

In addition to being a regular contributor to MarketingProfs' Daily Fix, Harry has been featured in MarketingSherpa's Great Minds in Marketing series and received coverage in AdWeek and the Wall Street Journal's Career Journal Online.

Harry is well-known for his ability to source and screen candidates who know how to grow profitable customer relationships across multiple marketing channels, including:

• The Internet and electronic mail
• Print catalogs and direct mail
• Emerging Media (blogs, RSS, podcasts, etc.)
• Brick & mortar retail
• Home shopping television
• Call centers (inbound and outbound)
• Affiliate, OEM, and corporate B2B sales
• International and domestic

Harry's typical searches include:

• Presidents / COO's (refs available)
• VPs of Ecommerce (refs available)
• VPs and Directors of Marketing & New Media
• VPs and Directors of Online Business Development
• Directors of eRetail
• Online Merchandising Managers
• Catalog Circulation Managers
• CRM and Database Marketing Managers
• Affiliate Marketing Managers
• Call Center Managers
• Directors of Search Engine Marketing
• Email Marketing Managers
• Website Usability and Site Designers
• Web Analytics Managers
• ... and more.

Harry holds a BA from the University of Georgia and an International MBA from the Moore School at the University of South Carolina. His work experience includes expatriate assignments in Europe, the Caribbean, and South America.

Harry's articles on marketing and management have appeared in Institutional Distributor magazine, Optimize, Information Week, Competitive Edge, Logistics Today, Inbound Logistics, Law Marketing.com, CPA Marketing Report, Six Figure Jobs, ERP Tips, and many other industry-leading publications.

Why work with Harry Joiner?

• "Among the many recruiters I've worked with, Harry is in a league of his own.  He truly embraces the philosophy that it's not just about cranking out client-candidate "transactions" -- it's about facilitating successful relationships and adding value across the board.  Take a moment to talk with Harry and you'll find that he's highly knowledgeable about this space, incredibly smart and very personable.  He's a rock star, and I would highly recommend him to anyone, client-side or candidates." 
  Wells Spence / VP of Multichannel Marketing
  Discovery Channel, Inc.

• "If you're looking to partner with an external recruiter that is thorough and honest about the recruiting process, focused on sourcing the right candidates and has a unique ability to understand the business challenges driving the hire, then Harry is the right choice.  The network Harry has is not his only asset.  He has an attention to detail that makes him effective finding the RIGHT fit, not just a fit.  He's a pleasure to work with throughout the entire search process." 
  Marc Lippa / Corporate Recruiter
  Kennametal, Inc.

• "Harry is by far the best recruiter I have ever worked with.  His knowledge and experience were extremely valuable in helping me join REI as the Vice President of IS.  I would strongly recommend his services to anyone looking for an executive level position" 
  Jeff Zon / Group Director, Finance & Retail Systems
  Whole Foods Market, Inc.

• "There are few search consultants that are as smart and knowledgeable as Harry.  In fact, he sets the gold standard for search consultants in the space.  His focus on the internet marketing and ecommerce creates invaluable subject matter expertise – and his unique methodology quickly matches a client's need with just the right executive.  I trust his judgment completely and often seek his counsel on a variety of issues." 
  Billy May / Vice President, Online Stores
  Benchmark Brands, Inc.

• "Harry truly understands the dynamics of the multichannel marketing arena.  He is a top-notch executive recruiter and a must for anyone hiring within the interactive marketing space." 
  Joseph Bowers / Vice President, Direct Channels
  Storehouse, Inc.

• "Harry is an exceptional executive search professional.  He demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of multichannel marketing and the latest industry trends.  He has an open, honest communication style and is a true advocate of his clients." 
  Sharon Gottlieb / Vice President of Stores
  Wireless Advocates, Inc.

• "Harry helped place me in an executive marketing role at REI, in many ways my dream job.  He was thorough, tenacious, had excellent follow-up and provided great advice throughout the entire process.  Harry's a great headhunter but an even better person and I'd recommend him to my closest colleagues." 
  Tom Vogl / VP of Marketing
  www.REI.com

• "I very much enjoyed working with Harry. He is well versed in multichannel marketing executive opportunities and compensation contracts. He makes it a point to understand the employment landscape, and he was honest and proactive in his communication every step of the way. You won't go wrong with Harry on your side." 
  Matt Corey / VP of Marketing, Golfsmith International
  Member, Shop.org Board of Directors

• "Harry is a top-notch recruiting professional -- but what really sets Harry apart is his deep knowledge of marketing and the leading trends in the discipline. I would recommend Harry for any client or candidate alike. His integrity, his knowledge, and his relationships are unmatched in his profession.” 
  Richard Lloyd, President
  www.PeruvianConnection.com

• “Harry is an absolute credit to our industry. Whether he's representing a client or an individual, he truly understands what separates good direct marketers from great ones. Harry's an absolute must for your Rolodex.” 
  Andrew Thompson / PetSmart

• “Harry Joiner is the best recruiter I've worked with. If you can work with Harry -- do so.” 
  Andy Stevenson / Crutchfield.com

• “Harry's knowledge of mulitchannel marketing and what makes a good candidate for such a position is superb. He's tenacious and a true advocate for his clients.” 
  John Morley / FTD.com

• “Having worked with several recruiters over my career, I can say from a candidate's perspective, Harry is one of the best. His ability to understand the unique characteristics of my industry allows him to bring only relevant, career-improving opportunities.” 
  Kevin Abramson / ShopNBC.com

• “Harry is hands down, the best recruiter I have ever employed. He knows the market, industry, and positions and how to effectively find and screen candidates so that I don't waste valuable time on people that do not fit the role I am looking to fill.” 
  David Scifres / CampingWorld.com

• “Harry is a high energy executive search professional who is "dialed in" to the market.” 
  Peter Ekman / Epic Commerce
  

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