Ricky Martin

Pioneer
DISC Type : DSI

Founder & Managing Director at Hyper Recruitment Solutions

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Ricky Martin is an entrepreneurial biochemist and founder of Hyper Recruitment Solutions, a life sciences recruitment firm he established with Lord Alan Sugar after winning The Apprentice in 2012. A graduate of Cardiff University, he is a passionate advocate for STEM careers. People who have worked with him describe him as having "superb people skills, " being "laser-focused, " and having a "personal approach. "

Outside of his professional life, Ricky is a family man with two children. He is actively involved in charity work as an ambassador for both the Alzheimers Society and Jeans for Genes, causes he connects with personally and through his scientific background. He also hosts the "Recruiter Ricky – How to Get Hired" podcast.

Unique fact: Before his success in business, Ricky was a professional wrestler who held UK Heavyweight and Tag Team Champion titles.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

Friendly But Fast

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Life Science Recruitment
His entire career is dedicated to placing professionals in roles that create life-saving medicines and technologies, driven by his personal mission to "change lives. "
STEM Careers
As a biochemist and member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, he frequently speaks at schools and universities to promote careers in science and technology.
Entrepreneurship
After winning The Apprentice, he founded his own multi-million-pound company and now invests in and mentors other recruitment founders and entrepreneurs.

Media Appearances

Ricky Martin | Hyper Recruitment Solutions – Team Profile. Featured in Hyper Recruitment Solutions

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Featured Recruiter: Ricky Martin, Hyper Recruitment Solutions. Featured in REC UK

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Ricky Martin, Hyper Recruitment Solutions – Best Company to Work ... (YouTube). Featured in YouTube

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Work History

7-2012
Founder & Managing Director at Hyper Recruitment Solutions
11-2022
Investor at Recruitment Mentors
3-2022
Investor & Board Advisor at Talent Analytics
9-2020
Chief Executive Officer at Recruiter Ricky
4-2021
Past Chair and Committee Member at Recruitment & Employment Confederation

Education

2003 - 2006
BSc (Hons) from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
2001 - 2003
A Level from St Vincent College UK

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Exp : 13 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder & Managing Director at Hyper Recruitment Solutions

Interested in

Sports

Cardiff University Football, Intermurual football - Economics FC

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Insights For Selling To Ricky

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ricky is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ricky

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ricky move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Ricky take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Ricky

Personality Compatibility


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