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Keller's Executive Search Services

Anyone who has ever been tasked with finding the perfect candidate for an executive-level position is aware of how lengthy, rigorous, and resource-intensive it is. This is why many firms opt to partner with an executive search firm like Keller. Although costly, outsourcing the executive recruitment process can mitigate some of the risks involved and save you time and money in the long run.

One of Keller’s main selling points is our long-standing reputation for reliable, high-quality recruitment services. We offer valuable assistance in identifying, screening, and selecting the very best leaders for executive roles at our clients’ firms.

Our specialized market knowledge and access to a global network of candidates thanks to our partnership with NPAworldwide allow us to connect employers with outstanding professionals for leadership roles. This includes candidates who are inaccessible through traditional recruitment outreach methods.

In addition to executive search, Keller offers various HR and organizational consulting services. These include crafting competitive compensation and benefits packages, leadership development, performance management, and succession planning, among others.

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Keller's Executive Search Process

Keller is widely recognized for our bespoke executive search strategy that considers the client’s business as a whole. We also tailor our search approach to include local or country-specific nuances that could affect the type of candidates our client is looking for. This ensures we only present candidates whose technical skills and mindset align perfectly with the company culture, vision, and goals. It also helps us deliver leaders who will thrive in their new teams.

Below is a broad outline of the steps we follow in making executive-level placements.

Step 1: Client Research and Meetings

The first step in our executive search process involves arranging a consultation with our client’s board members, HR team, and other key stakeholders to gather information about their company. From this, we gain a detailed picture of the organization’s history, brand, strengths, weaknesses, mission, values, products, services, strategy, financials, and company culture that we use to inform our search.

Step 2: Establishing Search Parameters

The next phase involves gaining a clear understanding of the specific executive role and core competencies necessary for a successful hire. This includes the goals, responsibilities, and challenges associated with the position, as well as the preferred qualifications, skills, and experience our client seeks in potential candidates.

Step 3: Market Mapping

After laying the groundwork, our executive recruiting team can begin mapping the market for candidates who fit our client’s requirements. This next stage is often time-consuming as our recruiters meticulously scour the market for the most qualified talent.

Assisting us in this endeavor is our extensive professional network and connections with NPAworldwide, which we use to source candidate information from industry experts. We also leverage advanced recruitment technologies and techniques to help us objectively identify a diverse range of candidates.

Note that our focus is often on passive candidates for executive search, meaning highly talented executives who are already employed and making a positive impact on their current organizations. Our goal is to convince them to consider a new role at our client’s business.

Step 4: Outreach

Once our executive recruiters have developed a strong list of candidates, they will initiate outreach with these professionals to gauge their interest in the role. During this stage, our consultants work to pique the interest of the most qualified candidates for the position.

Using the insights we gained through market mapping, sourcing, and candidate outreach, we compile a longlist of professionals before proceeding to the evaluation stage. We present the longlist to our client and help their hiring manager conduct interviews to refine it into a shorter list comprising only the top executives.

Step 5: Candidate Evaluation

In this step, our team will assess candidates to verify their compatibility with the role requirements. It includes psychometric testing and competency-based interviews, with a focus on understanding the candidates’ interest in the role and motivation for exploring the opportunity.

Prospects who pass the evaluation process are added to a shortlist that we submit to the client for their consideration. We will then schedule interviews between the candidates and important decision-makers at our client’s firm.

Step 6: Background and Reference Checking

Before our client makes their final decision on who to hire, our team performs a comprehensive reference check on their behalf. We do this to ensure there are no surprises with the lead candidate(s).

Step 7: Negotiation

After the final selection has been made, our firm will present the offer to the chosen candidate and assist with negotiating acceptance, compensation and benefits, and any additional agreements.

Step 8: Onboarding

Our executive search services do not end once the placement has been made. On the contrary, our consultants remain available until after the executive has transitioned into their new role to ensure they integrate successfully into our client’s organization.

The Advantages of Partnering with Keller for your Executive Search Needs

Identifying the right senior leaders and C-suite executives for your firm is no easy task. However, partnering with a premier executive search firm like Keller can help make the process faster and more efficient, ensure a superior quality talent pool, and increase your chances of a successful hire.

Here is a more comprehensive breakdown of the benefits of choosing us to lead your executive search efforts:

1. Industry-Specific Expertise

Keller brings an in-depth understanding of your industry, competitors, and specific business challenges to the table. Our executive recruiters also have a deep knowledge of market trends, salary expectations, and the core competencies people in leadership roles need to drive growth and success in your field. This specialized knowledge allows them to pinpoint the right candidates, ensuring your company hires leaders who are capable of propelling it to new heights.

2. Access to a Vast Network

Our executive search firm has spent years building a database of talented executives, industry experts, and passive candidates who are not currently on the job market. This gives us access to a much bigger pool of potential candidates than what your company could find by itself. This provides you with a wider selection of talent and a better chance of finding the best person for your leadership team.

3. Time and Cost Savings

Recruiting for executive roles can be a lengthy and expensive endeavor, especially if handled by your in-house HR team. It can consume valuable resources that this department may not have to spare and take focus away from core business activities. Partnering with Keller can help streamline the executive search process and produce faster and more cost-effective results.

4. “Big Picture” Perspective

When recruiting executives, Keller looks beyond your company’s immediate needs to consider market dynamics, competitor ranking, and growth in the long term. By examining the bigger picture, our executive search firm can ensure that the leader you hire doesn’t just align with the current role but will grow with your company and be capable of navigating challenges in the future.

5. Diverse Talent Pool

One of the hardest aspects of executive recruitment is ensuring a wide and diverse candidate pool. At Keller, we have the network, tools, and expertise to locate talent that goes beyond the obvious choices. In other words, we can find you an executive from an industry or background that you may not have initially considered, bringing a fresh perspective to your organization.

6. Confidentiality

Staffing high-profile leadership roles often calls for a degree of confidentiality that is challenging to maintain in-house. The team at Keller always exercises professional discretion when handling sensitive cases, ensuring private information is never compromised. Additionally, we do not publicly announce your search, thereby safeguarding your company’s reputation and preventing unnecessary backlash from disgruntled stakeholders.

7. Expertise Engaging Executives

High-level executives typically don’t actively search job boards for their next career opportunity—they depend on their professional relationships and personal networks. Keller is adept at approaching these professionals and encouraging them to consider a new role at your company, ensuring you get access to the best available talent in your industry.

8. Decision-Making Support

Keller offers expert guidance and advice before, during, and even after the executive recruiting process to help you make an informed decision when it comes to selecting a new leader for your business. This helps mitigate the risk of hiring the wrong candidate, which can be a costly mistake.

9. Long-Term Partnership

At Keller, we aim to build long-lasting relationships with our clientele. This means we go the extra mile to comprehend your company’s values, long-term objectives, and organizational culture to ensure any future placements will be even better suited to your requirements.

Keller's Guarantee

Our executive search services are grounded in transparency, honesty, and professionalism. Our consultants operate under strict NDAs that prevent the disclosure of sensitive information to third parties, guaranteeing the confidentiality of your executive search. As such, you can expect to receive nothing less than an outstanding service from our executive search firm.

At Keller, we are wholly dedicated to connecting organizations with high-caliber professionals who not only match the job description but also align with the company culture and ideals. We also understand the value diverse perspectives bring to a company and aim to eliminate unconscious bias from our candidate selection process. Our mission is to promote the growth and success of our client’s businesses by fostering workplaces where everyone is given equal opportunities.

As a leader in executive search and recruitment, Keller has developed a strong brand for high-quality, reliable search services. However, we acknowledge that even our meticulous approach is subject to failure at times, which is why we offer a guarantee on all our placements. This means if a candidate fails to meet targets or live up to a client’s standards within the first 90 days of employment, we will deliver a replacement at no extra charge.

As part of our commitment to customer satisfaction, we welcome all client feedback in the form of comments, criticisms, and inquiries. We use this information to enhance our offerings and ensure our services remain relevant and up-to-date in today’s dynamic business landscape.

Call us today and allow us to help you secure the leadership your business needs to maintain its competitive edge.