Surinder makes the right Selection!
Select Appointments is a leading UK recruitment franchisor and currently has a number of successful franchise partners. One of Select’s recent success stories is Surinder Hothi, Franchise Director of Select Appointments in Oxford.
Surinder had worked in London, in the fast paced financial worl
d for the majority of his career, and felt that it was time for a change. He was seeking a new challenge, wanted to work outside of London and use the skills that he had acquired. Surinder explains “Franchising appealed to me as it offered the opportunity to run your own business with the back up and support of a secure business model and national brand Having attended various franchise exhibitions and fully investigated all franchise opportunities from pizza to cleaning franchises, it was Select’s offering that appealed to me. I was impressed with the support that Select provided both before and after signing the agreement and they really do view this as a partnership.”
Surinder continues “Select is a truly people focussed organisation and I felt that their ethos and aims were in align with my own skill set. I was attracted by the level of support provided by both the Franchise team and the rest of the Head Office teams. It is like employing 60 back office staff whom I can call on whenever required – everything from payroll to marketing is fully covered.”
Surinder opened his franchise office in January 2006 and has enjoyed a very successful year that looks set to continue. “My business is challenging but rewarding and I attribute our success to the hard work of my team and the commitment of Select. Select assisted me in recruiting the right team at the start and my own hands on role enable me to fully learn and understand my business and the industry. Select is truly committed to the success of my business and the ongoing support from my personal Business Development Manager has enabled me to fully capitalise on the Oxford market.” Surinder explains.
Within the first month of business, Surinder and his team were making placements and the strong Oxford team has enabled Surinder to take a step back from the day to day running of the office and concentrate on his business development. The success of Surinder and the Oxford team culminated in them winning the New Franchisee of the Year Award at Select’s annual awards.
Surinder comments “2006 was a great year for us and we are starting to become part of the local community in Oxford. In 2007 we are aiming to cement our position within Oxford as a leading staffing solutions provider. Part of our 2007 plan is to develop our services to our local clients and candidates and build on our executive staffing solutions, focusing on senior appointments within the sectors that we already specialise in. With my background and extensive experience in senior finance and business services, the team have the knowledge and skill to provide an executive recruitment service that is second to none.”
