Direct Hire Options
Discover the flexibility and simplicity of Contingent Search.
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Depending on the search, our pricing ranges from 20% - 30% of guaranteed income, while our most common price is 25% of guaranteed income.
Pay the success fee only upon hiring a candidate we introduce. This is what we call “hire now, pay later.”
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Although many of our clients use us exclusively, SalesFirst Recruiting does not require exclusivity for contingent searches.
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Contingent is usually the right framework for common sales and marketing roles such as Account Executives, Sales Development Representatives, Outside Sales Reps, and Marketing Professionals.
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The contingent relationship thrives on trust, engagement, and mutual effort. In Contingent Search, we trust clients to respond promptly, make transparent decisions, and select the best candidate within a concise timeframe. No exclusivity required—our recruiting aligns with your level of engagement. When you're motivated, we reciprocate. Let's find your ideal candidate together.
Experience the best of both worlds with Contained Search, a blend of retained and contingent search frameworks.
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Just like our other searches, 25% of guaranteed income is our most common fee agreement.
Kickstart a contained search by making a 30% down payment, a modest investment that sets it apart from contingent search and significantly enhances success rates.
SalesFirst safeguards your down payment and commits to delivering three qualified candidates within 45 days of your initial payment. If this commitment isn't met, you're entitled to a refund. A candidate is considered qualified if invited for an interview by you, aligning with our commitment to meet your expectations.
The remaining fee is collected upon a successful placement, ensuring a balanced and rewarding partnership.
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Experience a semi-exclusive approach, allowing flexibility while benefiting from our dedicated efforts. The down payment tends to lead to exclusivity, but it is not contractually required.
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Contained Search is ideal for roles like Sales Manager, Director of Sales, Sales Engineer, VP of Sales, and Director of Marketing—where some level of mutual commitment is preferred.
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Certain searches have a limited talent pool of specialized candidates, and those searches are best serviced when there is some level of mutual commitment. This is where Contained Search really shines. It’s the perfect blend of Contingent and Retained Search, and it significantly increases the likelihood of success while also allowing flexibility for the client.
Elevate your executive hiring with Retained Search—a framework designed exclusively for critical roles.
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SalesFirst Recruiting’s pricing for Retained Search ranges from 25% - 30% of guaranteed income with 25% as the most common fee.
Similar to our Contained Search, clients initiate the partnership with a 30% down payment based on the estimated final fee.
In the context of Retained Search where the goal is to remove agency-client barriers, it is important to note that every achievement in the hiring process is genuinely a shared success. Consequently, the balance of the fee is collected upon any professional placed in the role.
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Retaining SalesFirst is a commitment to 100% exclusivity, as any hire made into the role is a shared success.
Our retained recruiters guide clients through a meticulous planning process, and a deliberate & thorough vetting process, which is a departure from the time pressures of contingency searches.
Quality takes precedence over speed, ensuring our candidates have the exact qualifications, cultural fit, and leadership abilities needed for the role.
Embrace the unhurried, unhindered vetting process—the hallmark of retained search—for superior success rates in executive placements.
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SalesFirst Recruiting’s framework is specifically designed for critical roles such as SVP of Sales, Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, and Chief Executive Officer.
Tailored to completely unite the agency and client, this specialized approach ensures a nearly 100% success rate.
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As a temporary extension of your team, any and all barriers that hinder the agency-client relationship are intentionally removed. This collaborative approach enables 100% transparency and informed decision-making for swift adjustments to recruitment tactics.
Embrace the unhurried, unhindered process—the hallmark of retained search—for superior success rates in executive placements.