Hire with precision. Retain with confidence.

Exentive works on retainer because it produces better outcomes. Dedicated focus, genuine accountability, and search built around your business, not a database blast.

75% of our work is retained. It's the model we believe in because it aligns incentives: we're accountable to you, not to whoever converts first.

Dedicated search lead + sourcing team
Full market mapping before shortlist
Weekly written status updates
Anonymised pipeline visibility
Curated shortlist (not a long list)
Interview prep and debrief support
Offer management and negotiation
Post-placement check-ins (30/60/90 days)
Longer guarantee period (negotiated per mandate)

Retained fees are structured in two stages: engagement, and placement. We're happy to discuss the specifics on a call.

How a search unfolds.

1

Briefing

We learn your business, not just the role. A 60-minute discovery session sets the foundation.

2

Market Mapping

We map the available talent landscape before we approach anyone. You see the market, not just our network.

3

Outreach & Shortlist

Active headhunting, screening, and a curated shortlist. No padding. Only candidates we'd confidently recommend.

4

Interview & Offer

We manage scheduling, debrief support, and offer negotiation. We stay in the room through to close.

5

Placement & Guarantee

Post-placement check-ins at 30, 60, and 90 days. And a guarantee that means something if it doesn't work out.

Industries we recruit across.

Enterprise SaaSFinTechHR TechMarTechCybersecurityData & AnalyticsAI/MLCloud InfrastructureE-commerceBlockchain/Web3MedTechEdTechGamingLogistics TechConsulting
Sales & RevenueMarketing & GrowthEngineeringProductData ScienceCustomer SuccessHR & PeopleFinanceLegal & ComplianceOperations

Common questions from clients.

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