The right appointment deserves more than a recruitment process. It deserves to be delivered with integrity and commercial insight.
When the person you appoint will influence customers, teams and commercial performance, the search needs to go beyond the CV. Illuminex brings first-hand knowledge of the building materials and construction products market to every assignment, helping clients assess the commercial judgement, leadership capability and sector credibility behind the individual. The aim is simple: to secure people who can help move the business forward and genuinely “move the needle” in the right direction.
Exclusive retained executive search
Used for senior, confidential and business-critical appointments where the cost of getting it wrong is high. We commit fully to the search, map the market properly and approach selectively. Assessment is structured, referencing is thorough and the shortlist is deliberate, not inflated.
You gain clarity on the talent landscape, controlled communication in the market and a process that protects your reputation at every stage.
Specialist strategic recruitment
For mid-to-senior sales and commercial appointments where sector knowledge, pace and precision all matter. The commercial model may differ from retained search, but the standard does not. We define the brief properly, search the right market and present candidates with the experience, judgement and credibility to perform in the role.
Shortlists you can rely on
We look beyond job titles and CV history. Candidates are assessed against the commercial outcomes they have delivered, the decisions they have made, the relationships they have built and the way they lead and influence others. The aim is a shortlist with substance, not simply people who look right on paper.
How we work
Every search starts with clarity on the role, the commercial expectations behind it and what success will look like. From there, we map the market properly, approach discreetly and assess against evidence, not narrative. The process is structured, focused and designed to keep the right people moving through it.
Market mapping and targeted approach
We identify the relevant competitor and adjacent markets, understand where the strongest talent is likely to sit and approach selectively with the right context. This gives clients a clearer view of the market, protects their reputation and keeps the search focused on quality rather than volume.
Assessment, insight and interview design
We use structured assessment and, where appropriate, video interviews to give early insight into communication style, credibility and commercial judgement. Personality and behavioural tools can be included where they add value, alongside bespoke interview questions designed around the demands of the role. The aim is to help clients make a stronger, better-informed decision with less uncertainty.
Candidate respect and brand protection
Strong candidates are often not actively looking. They respond to credibility, clarity and trust. We handle approaches carefully, represent the opportunity properly and keep communication honest throughout the process. That matters because every candidate interaction shapes how your business is seen in the market.
Considering a retained or strategic hire?
Share the brief, the commercial expectations attached to the role and what success needs to look like. We will give you a clear view of the market, the likely competition for the right people and the most sensible route to securing the appointment.