Retained Executive Search

180-Day Replacement Guarantee | 25% Placement Fee

Secure the top-tier supply chain executives your business needs. Our retained search model is the gold standard for filling mission-critical leadership roles, such as VP of Supply Chain or Chief Procurement Officer.

Top executives know their worth. They want to see that your company values the role enough to conduct an exclusive, dedicated search. When you choose this consultative model, we assign a full team exclusively to your search and map the market to find candidates for long-term cultural fit.

The Optimum Container Fee Model

Most retained firms charge you three separate installments—meaning you pay 66% of the fee before you even hire someone. We do things differently to protect you.

• One Container Fee: A single upfront fee retains our team for the entire search. No milestone billing.
• Escrow Protection: If we don't fill the role, your fee sits in escrow for up to 1 year and can be applied to a new search.
• 20-Day Money-Back Window: If you are not happy with our work within 20 days, we will refund your retainer.

What You Get With Retained Search

You receive a dedicated search team consisting of a Managing Partner, Senior Recruiter, and Recruiting Analyst working exclusively for you. We provide access to confidential candidate channels to headhunt passive executives. To ensure your investment is protected, we back all retained placements with a massive 180-day replacement guarantee.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why would I choose retained over contingency search?
Retained search is preferred when the role is mission-critical, highly confidential, or requires finding passive candidates who are not actively looking for a job. It provides a highly structured, consultative process that minimizes the risk of a bad hire at the executive level.

Which model is more expensive: retained or contingency?
Retained search carries upfront fees because of the dedicated time, market mapping, and advisory services involved. However, the total fee percentage is often comparable. Contingency is a no-win, no-fee model, which reduces upfront costs but may lack the deep customization of a retained search.

Can you use both retained and contingency methods at the same time?
Generally, no. Retained search is exclusive by nature. If you engage us on a retained basis, we dedicate our full resources to your search, meaning you commit to working with us exclusively for that specific role.