By Casey Kraus
As seasoned recruiters, our team understands how crucial it is to find executive candidates who don’t just check all the boxes but also have what it takes to define the future of your company. That’s why we use Retained Executive Search.
Here are just a few reasons why a retainer will make your next executive search a success:
1. Contingent executive searches just don’t cut it.
Retained and contingent searches both have their merits, but when you’re searching for a leadership candidate, it’s important to have dedicated resources. While you won’t have to pay a fee up front for a contingent search, your recruiters won’t be able to invest the same amount of time and personal attention in your search as they could with a retainer.
2. Retained Executive Search creates an exclusive, confidential partnership.
A retainer does more than prioritize your search; it creates a relationship based on trust and accountability. If an agency requires a retainer, they are willing to put their reputation on the line to ensure that your Executive Search is thorough and effective.
By contrast, working with multiple firms on contingency may create competition to fill a role as quickly as possible, with less attention paid to candidate quality.
3. Retained searches find better executive candidates.
Executive roles don’t just require specialized skills, they also demand strong personalities that can’t be summarized on paper. A retained search will reveal the perfect person to drive your company to reach new heights before they even enter the market.
At SRG Stillwater, a dedicated search manager gets to know your company like it’s our company, customizing your retained search so you’re only presented with ideal candidates.
Above all else, Retained Executive Search provides you with peace of mind.
We deliver top-tier candidates no matter the search method, but Executive Recruiting requires more involvement by nature. Retainers give recruiters the means to invest all the ingredients needed to guarantee your search is a success.
Are you looking for the best way to find an executive for your company? Contact our team of Professional Recruiters or send me an email—I’d love to connect.