Executive search is a specialised recruiting service for senior leadership roles — C-suite, VP, and board positions. A search firm confidentially identifies, approaches, and assesses a shortlist of qualified leaders, including passive candidates who are not job-hunting. It is typically a retained engagement, used when a hire is too critical or sensitive for standard recruiting.
An executive search is research-led and confidential. The firm builds a profile with you, maps the market of potential leaders, discreetly approaches and qualifies them, and presents a curated shortlist with detailed assessments. Because the strongest leaders are usually employed and not applying to job ads, search relies on proactive headhunting rather than inbound applications, and the process is managed end to end through offer and onboarding.
Retained search is paid in stages regardless of outcome and is the norm for senior roles, giving the firm the commitment to run a thorough, exclusive process. Contingent search is paid only on a successful hire and is more common for mid-level roles, often with several agencies competing. Executive hires are usually retained because the stakes, confidentiality, and depth of assessment justify a dedicated engagement.
Use executive search when a leadership hire is mission-critical, requires discretion (for example replacing an incumbent), or demands a narrow, hard-to-find profile. Pitch N Hire offers executive and professional search for senior and specialist roles, paired with its AI-native ATS so the shortlist flows into the same pipeline for assessment and decisions.
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