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Supporting the Australian Market Entry of a Global Logistics Leader

ClientID Logistics

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Headquarters: ID Logistics; E-Commerce Logistics; Melbourne, Australia; France (Global HQ)

A global logistics operator preparing to establish a major Melbourne operation in support of a large-scale e-commerce contract. The engagement required Spearsage to provide local market intelligence and rapidly build a complete leadership team capable of launching the operation in line with the client’s global standards.

The Challenge

A High-Stakes Market Entry with No Margin for Error

Tight mobilisation timelines tied to client delivery commitments required securing high-calibre leadership talent in a competitive and unfamiliar market - with immediate operational readiness and zero ramp-up time.

Leadership Roles Appointed

Australian Distribution Centre Launched

100%

Leadership Team Mobilised Before Go-Live

Our Approach

Speed, Precision & Strategic Partnership

Spearsage partnered closely with the client's leadership team to deliver a time-critical market entry, combining strategic advisory, executive search and disciplined project management. Every stage of the engagement was designed to balance mobilisation speed with leadership quality, ensuring the new operation launched with the right capability in place.

Executive Search & Leadership Assessment

Identified, engaged and assessed senior leaders with the technical expertise, operational capability and cultural alignment required to successfully launch a new Australian operation.

Market Intelligence & Talent Mapping

Provided local market insight on talent availability, remuneration benchmarks and competitor activity to support informed hiring decisions and realistic market expectations.

End-to-End Search & Project Management

Managed the entire search and mobilisation process across multiple leadership appointments, ensuring alignment with critical project milestones and launch deadlines.

Strategic Advisory & Offer Management

Partnered closely with the client's leadership team to shape hiring strategies, negotiate competitive offers and secure key talent within a highly competitive market.

Results

14+ Leadership Appointments. Successful Market Launch.

Spearsage successfully delivered the complete leadership structure required to support the client's Australian market entry. The engagement enabled the operation to launch on schedule with experienced leaders in place, providing confidence that the new business could commence operations without disruption.

14+

Leadership Roles Placed

Re-Hires Required

Successful Australian Market Launch

Successfully appointed the full leadership team, including the HR Director, Operations Managers, Area Managers and key support function leaders.
Enabled the client to launch its Australian operation with experienced leaders in place to support immediate business operations.
Delivered every appointment without requiring replacement hires during the engagement.
Supported a disciplined and coordinated market entry through strategic advisory, executive search and project management.

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