Kevin Jarvis

Doer
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Recruitment Leader- Europe and Africa/ Global Process Owner- Staffing at Lear Corporation

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Kevin is the Recruitment Leader for Europe and Africa at Lear Corporation, where he designs and executes the talent acquisition strategy. With a background in recruiting for the aerospace and nuclear sectors, colleagues describe him as personable, proactive, and conscientious. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Aberystwyth University.

Kevin maintains a strong professional interest in the aerospace and defense industries, following major engineering companies like GE and Lockheed Martin. This reflects his earlier career focus on recruiting specialized engineers for the nuclear and aerospace sectors, showing a lasting passion for high-tech industrial fields.

His career uniquely spans recruitment for several highly technical industries, from nuclear and aerospace engineering to the cutting edge of automotive technology.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Deliberate Doer

Long-term Focused

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Talent Acquisition Strategy
He is responsible for creating and driving Lear's talent strategy across Europe and Africa, partnering with senior leaders to optimize recruitment processes and deliver high-quality services.
Automotive Technology
He frequently posts about hiring for Lear's automotive technology teams, including roles in Industry 4. 0, data analysis, and world-class engineering for premium OEMs.
European Hiring
His role has a broad geographical focus, and he actively promotes opportunities in various European locations like the UK, Germany, Tunisia, and Eastern Europe.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2021
Recruitment Leader- Europe and Africa/ Global Process Owner- Staffing at Lear Corporation
8-2017 - 11-2021
Talent Acquisition Manager- Western Europe at Lear Corporation
2-2017 - 8-2017
UK Recruitment Manager and Functional Recruitment Manager- Operations & Quality, Europe and Africa at Lear Corporation
3-2012 - 1-2016
Resource Manager at Hyde Group Nuclear
3-2010 - 1-2016
Resource Manager at Hyde Group Engineering Limited

Education

2002 - 2005
Bachelor of Science (BSc) from Prifysgol Aberystwyth University

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Insights For Selling To Kevin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kevin is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kevin

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kevin move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Kevin take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Kevin

Personality Compatibility


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