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Winning over talent that wasn’t looking: Bluebird’s smart recruitment play
Results delivered
Above Average Acceptance Rate
35% – average InMail response rate
Engaged candidates
2.5 x more placements in 2021 compared to 2020
Demand spurs significant business growth
300% growth achieved in 2021 and the agency continues to grow at a rate of 50% per year
challenges
Engaging passive SaaS talent in a competitive hiring market
Bluebird Recruitment faced the challenge of attracting top SaaS talent who were not actively job-seeking. By using LinkedIn’s data-driven tools and targeted outreach, they connected with high-value candidates and expanded their reach in a competitive landscape.
- Needed a platform to actively engage passive candidates in SaaS sales, marketing, and tech roles
- Required tools to identify niche talent and approach them with tailored messaging
- Sought to scale outreach efficiently while maintaining a high-touch, personalised candidate experience.
How LinkedIn helped
LinkedIn tools powered Bluebird’s proactive strategy to reach SaaS talent
Bluebird Recruitment embedded LinkedIn into its core strategy from day one. By leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, Talent Insights, and targeted ads, they proactively connected with skilled candidates and grew a global talent pipeline. InMail and advanced search tools helped consultants scale outreach, build credibility, and deliver top-tier placements worldwide.
Bluebird Recruitment is a SaaS-specialist agency founded by former SaaS professionals. It connects top talent with roles in sales, marketing, customer success, IT, and development. With offices in Amsterdam, London, and Sydney, it has built a network of 25,000+ experts.
Industry:
Staffing and Recruiting
No. of Employees:
11 - 50 employees
Headquarters:
Amsterdam, Netherlands