RecruitJet
Executive and Leadership Search

Executive search for growing businesses

Confidential searches for the managers, directors and executives who run your business.

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What is executive and leadership search?

Executive search is a confidential, dedicated search for a senior leader: a general manager, controller, director or C-suite hire. We find the people who could do the role, including those who are not looking, approach them directly and present a shortlist.

Who it's for

Owners and boards hiring a general manager, controller or chief financial officer (CFO), director of operations, VP of sales, or a successor.

What's included
Kickoff callConfidential search and outreachScreeningReference checksShortlistInterview coordinationOffer supportFree 90-day replacement guarantee
How it works
  1. Step 1

    Kickoff callWe learn the role, the team, and what success looks like.

  2. Step 2

    We searchWe find and screen candidates, including people who are not looking.

  3. Step 3

    Your shortlistTypically within 10 business days of kickoff, you meet qualified, interested candidates.

  4. Step 4

    Interview and verifyWe coordinate interviews and complete reference checks.

  5. Step 5

    Offer and startWe support the offer. Your 90-day guarantee begins on the start date.

What it costs

30% of first-year compensation. Paid on placement. $3,000 to start the search, credited against your final invoice and refunded in full if there is no placement.

Compensation means base salary plus any bonus agreed at offer. Equity is not included. Reference checks are included in our fee. Background checks, and criminal checks where the role requires them, are billed at cost.

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Guarantee

If your hire leaves or doesn't work out within 90 days of their start date, we replace them at no additional fee.

Covers resignation and termination. One replacement per placement. Does not apply to layoffs.

Roles we fill

Executive AssistantAdministrative Assistant and ReceptionistOffice ManagerBookkeeperStaff AccountantControllerTax Accountant and PreparerOperations ManagerProject ManagerConstruction EstimatorCustomer Service and Customer SuccessParalegal and Legal AssistantHuman ResourcesSales Representative and Account ExecutiveSales ManagerBusiness Development ManagerMarketing Specialist and ManagerGeneral Manager and Managing DirectorAI and Automation SpecialistSoftware EngineerAccount ManagerGraphic DesignerContent WriterAttorneyProperty ManagerMedical AssistantChief Financial OfficerChief Operating OfficerPersonal AssistantOffice AssistantAccounting Assistant and ClerkHR AssistantDental Assistant

Where we hire

We recruit for any industry, in any state in the U.S.

Nationwide coverage

FAQ

Is executive search a direct hire?
Yes. Your new leader joins your payroll from day one. The difference is that the search is confidential and run as a dedicated project.
What does it cost?
30% of first-year compensation, paid on placement. $3,000 to start the search, credited against your final invoice and refunded in full if there is no placement. Compensation means base salary plus any bonus agreed at offer. Equity is not included.
What happens if the hire doesn't work out?
If your hire leaves or doesn't work out within 90 days of their start date, we replace them at no additional fee. Covers resignation and termination. One replacement per placement. Does not apply to layoffs.
Are reference and background checks included?
Reference checks are included in our fee. Background checks, and criminal checks where the role requires them, are billed at cost.
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Tell us who you need and when

  • A shortlist of interviewed, reference-checked candidates, typically within 10 business days of kickoff
  • One fee, paid on placement
  • A free 90-day replacement guarantee

Takes about two minutes. We reply within one business day.

The Right Hire,
Right Here.

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