The Aerospace and Defense sector in India is closely regulated by government policy. With the recent relaxation of FDI restrictions, the industry is set to experience an accelerated tandem of growth. Transfer of technology measures in the policy framework will strengthen the position of Indian manufacturers, leading the industry towards self-reliance. The ongoing developments will accelerate expansion of the industry as many global giants are eyeing investment in this space. These developments will result in the need of skilled and talented leaders in the industry who can manage the growth.
We have been able to attract great talent across various roles of Design, Analysis, Simulation, Software Development, Supply Chain, Sales,Business Development, Finance and Legal that have proved critical in their growth. We thus find ourselves as the most referred talent search service provider in this highly specialized sector in India.
The e-commerce space in India has seen astounding growth in the past decade and continues to grow at an annual rate incomparable to the rest of the world. The next generation growth propellers in the e-commerce sector are the fast emerging tier-II and tier-III cities in India. Improvement of Internet connectivity, mobile phone reach, and the rise in the living standard are accelerating the tremendous growth. Banking andpayment services have been the most dominant promulgators of e-commerce in India, which have seen online shopping and travel categories today attracting the highest amounts of online transaction. Expansion in Indian market is intensifying the requirement of expert talent in the e-commerce sector.
We, at Smart Source, have been operating in the Internet space since the very emergence of online platforms. Our consultants have critical insights and are in constant touch with industry leaders who have propelled transformation and innovation in the e-commerce paradigm.
The per capita expenditure on Healthcare in India is continuously on a rise owing to greater awareness and better affordability. India has also become a favoured destination for medical tourism globally as it offers specialised services at very affordable cost by major hospitals housing specialist facilities for treatment for all diseases under one roof. The private sector are growing multifold to complement the government’s expenditure, which remains largely subsidised. The fast pace of expansion in the sector has been fuelling the demand for skilled Healthcare experts and technicians in the industry. We, at Smart Source understand the growing demand for skilled experts and key individuals and so have maintained industry contacts with the right talent to meet the specific human resource needs of our clients.
Word of Mouth is a critical driver of talent in this industry. We have consultants having a strong network with employees working in different companies across various levels. These employees are our best ambassadors, thus making colleague referrals an important source of talent. Smart Source focuses on the right-fit model; with a robust evaluation procedure conducted by our specialist consultants, and a strong reference checks procedure to source the best talent.
The Indian Retail Industry is one of the fastest growing sectors – domestically as well as internationally. With an increase in disposable incomes and affordability for consumers, the sector is experiencing incremental growth. With the further easing of regulations governing FDI in India, investments by multinationals are on a continuous rise. Organised Retailing is manpower intensive and is the second largest employer in India. The current scenario indicates that there will be a very high demand for manpower to match the scope of plans of various Retailers in the near future.
We, at Smart Source, keep ourselves abreast with developments that are changing the dynamics of the industry. We have a dedicated team of consultants, who have insights into the operational structures, and understand precise requirements of our clients. We help our clients in identification, assessment and recruitment of talented professionals with brilliant records. Our in-depth experience across sectors spans all functional areas, from top to middle level positions.
A gradual shift has been underway in the Indian Pharmaceutical sector where the technological advancements have been taking inroads into the development, testing phases of various new drugs, disrupting the erstwhile processes to unfold innovations to create new opportunities and an evolved business model.
Complementing the change of pace for the Industry, the space is being heavily contested by small- and medium-level enterprises, which are very agile and growing at a rapid pace. In the fast-evolving environment, the need of the Industry to find reliable talent, which can boost creativity and prove a contributor towards the profitability of the company through innovation, becomes a high priority.
Through our decades of experience in the industry, we understand that the product development cycle for the Pharma sector is a long-drawn process. It is thus important for our clients to find reliable talent who have the ability to focus on product innovation in the long run. We are committed to providing time bound and high-quality value-added search solutions for a wide range of executive and managerial roles.
The Indian consumer industry has been witnessing an unprecedented pace of growth, especially impacted by the increase in the standard of living and disposable incomes. We have also seen a rise in demand for construction materials, interior decor and aesthetic products, furnishings and modular kitchens. The industry envelops an array of products that are similar and hence easily replaceable with other brands. In this highly competitive environment, it becomes imperative for companies to maintain strategic differentials to uniquely position their products above the advantage of other brands.
It is this intense competition and the fast pace of innovation that positions the Consumer Durables & Building Materials industry at the crux of hiring and retaining the most innovative and dynamic leaders that are talented to manoeuvre their brands through various contingencies facing the industry frequently. This is where Smart Source comes in. Our team of dedicated experts, with their in-depth knowledge of the sector, helps companies connect with the right talent. Smart Source’s experience with companies ensures that essential competencies are readily available. Our dynamic database of candidates helps us proactively identify senior and top talent.
The FMCG sector in India has become a space for intense competition. The market is highly fragmented with almost 50 per cent share with the unbranded, unpackaged home made products. Well established distribution networks, cheap operating costs, easy availability of raw materials, and the presence across the entire value chain are the factors highly supportive of the FMCG sector in India.
The FMCG sector continues to face the war for talent, with the number of people with disposable income growing every year. Indian FMCG professionals in the marketing field are considered the best, with many of them leading organisations worldwide. Sales & marketing professionals from FMCG companies have been poached by companies from other sectors and the trend is likely to continue.
Smart Source’s clients include well established multinational companies having globally benchmarked talent management practices, as well as domestic players with an interest in developing globally competitive capability and talent management programs. Our wide network of consultants collaborates closely to ensure that we can match our knowledge and expertise to our clients’ business needs.
The Indian Telecom industry is in a phase of consolidation after witnessing tremendous growth over the past few decades. However, the Telecom sector is likely to create few lakh new jobs on the back of technological advancements, deeper penetration of smartphones, and entry of new players in the segment. These crucial set of leaders will be instrumental in determining the market capitalization and share of individual operators in the industry. This is where at Smart Source; we become the most trusted partners for our clients by acquiring talent from across the industry, to cater to their executive needs.
We have a designated team specializing in Telecom sector to provide customized solutions across verticals, including Telecom operators and OEM’s, devices handsets providers etc. Our team of qualified Telecommunications experts, who have worked in the industry, give valuable advice to clients and hence provide the best talent to companies. The team has a strong network by virtue of which they have access to the right talent in the industry. A knowledgeable team also helps us to screen candidates at our end, thereby reducing the recruitment time for companies.
India currently has one of the largest higher Education systems in the world and has become the second largest market for e-learning. The Education sector has been witnessing a paradigm shift, driven by digitization. Once regarded as a philanthropic activity, it has now transformed into an ‘industry’ on its own. With India close to hosting the world’s largest tertiary- age population in the world, the growth prospects for the Education sector is unbound.
At Smart Source, we understand, human resource plays a foremost role in this sector. Our team understands that the increasing number of schools, colleges and universities require fresh talent and innovative leadership strategies to sustain in this changing environment. With an in-depth understanding of the sector, Smart Source has the ability to deliver results across the entire Education realm.
The Media and Entertainment industry in India has been making high growth strides, impacted by sustained technological innovation. Being one of the biggest beneficiaries of the country’s favourable demographics, this sector creates exciting opportunities and offers more choice to the Indian consumer. The digital transformation and the accompanying onslaught of social media have radically altered the consumption pattern of the content by consumers all around the world, thus making the global audience more homogenized. In a bid to constantly think of new and innovative ways to keep themselves ahead of their competitors, companies are increasingly focusing on their quality of talent.
At Smart Source we bring out-of-the-box solutions to identify the right blend of skills needed to address these challenges. We are well positioned to provide customised talent solutions that help our clients to identify talent. Over the few years, we have carried out varied projects for our M&E clients for senior executive searches. We have the expertise to work across all segments of the industry such as publishing, broadcasting and cable, film and music production, new media and marketing services.
The Indian Electrical Equipment Industry is witnessing a turnaround because of demand from sectors such as power, textiles, and cement. The Indian Electronics Industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in India, driven by growth in key sectors such as IT, consumer electronics and telecom. There is a pool of highly qualified and skilled engineers, which has attracted many multinational companies to set up their R&D centers in the country. The talent pool is primarily concentrated in a few metros, hence relocating them to small towns is difficult. High attrition rate due to small pool of talent available for both manufacturers and machine sellers is another reason for the shortage of skilled hands.
We help clients with the recruitment as well as development of talent and people management practices. We have a proven track record in identifying top and middle management candidates for many start-up companies. To meet the sector requirements, Smart Source has a specialised team of industry experts who focus on the manpower requirements of the electrical equipment, electronics manufacturing sector for India and the Asia Pacific region. We have the required experience as well as network to assist clients in getting the right candidates.
Driven by the availability of large talent pool of dependable workforce, India has become a favoured destination globally for the Services sector. Various inter-related industries, including tourism, hospitality, civil aviation, and personal Services are heavily dependent on the workforce increasingly being sourced from the Indian sub-continent. With globalization taking unfathomed leaps, markets are becoming consolidated. We, at Smart Source, understand both global and domestic requirements for niche talent, critical to the Services sector.
sOur consultants with decades of experience have built an unparalleled network across the sector and have access to key individuals who are instrumental in driving growth and innovation in the sector. We continue to help our clients meet their talent needs through highly personalized solutions. Our engagement and relentless endeavour to exceed the expectations of our clients has earned us the reputation of being the most trusted and highly favoured one stop shop for all their talent requirements.
