Retained Recruitment Services for Management Consulting Firms in the US

Focused and Dedicated Search for Your Critical Hires

At Ascent Professional Services, our Retained Recruitment Services offers a bespoke and strategic approach to securing exceptional talent for management consulting firms across the US. Whether you’re filling senior, critical, or multiple roles, our retained model ensures an unparalleled focus on finding the right candidates for your organization.

With a dedicated Director and team, we act as an extension of your business, offering tailored solutions and market insights to drive success.

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What Do You Get with Our Retained Service?

Our retained option is built to deliver results for your most important roles:

Focused Search Plan: Designed specifically for critical and hard-to-fill hires.
Dedicated Team: A Director and specialised team focused solely on your recruitment needs.
Bespoke Search Strategy: Tailored to your firm’s requirements, including:
- Initial longlist
- Candidate interviews
- Tailored shortlist
- Market and salary insights
- Weekly progress reports and summaries
- Interview process consultation

With our retained model, you receive transparency and peace of mind at every step.

Our Retained Executive Search Process

Our structured process ensures a seamless, detailed, and high-quality recruitment experience.

Week 1: Proposal Sign-Off & Detailed Client Briefing

We begin with an in-depth briefing to understand your goals, culture, and hiring requirements.

Weeks 1-2: Research

Develop a targeted list of potential candidates and companies.
Leverage our database and network connections to identify active and passive talent.

Weeks 3-4: Longlist Report & Approaches

We provide an initial longlist of candidates and begin outreach, including LinkedIn research and direct engagement.

Week 6: Shortlist Meeting

Present a detailed report on shortlisted candidates, complete with market insights.

Week 7: 1st Client Interviews

We coordinate and manage the first stage of client interviews.

Week 9: Final Stages & Offer Negotiation

Facilitate 2nd interviews and manage offer negotiations and acceptance.
Weekly search activity reports ensure you remain updated throughout.

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Why Choose Ascent Professional Services?

Ascent’s retained model is designed to deliver unmatched results for management consulting firms in the US. Here’s why clients trust us:

No Conflicts: No hands-off agreements with Tier-2, Big-4, or MBB consultancies.
Expert Team: Our consultants are highly trained headhunting experts, with years of experience in consulting recruitment.
100% Success Rate: Proven success across prior retained searches.
Persistence: We don’t stop until we find the perfect candidate for your role.
Market Insights: Free access to salary surveys and retention consulting.
Transparent Process: Regular updates and reports keep you informed at every stage.

Don’t just take our word for it — see what our clients say about working with Ascent Professional Services on our Testimonials Page.

Ready to Build Your Future Team?

If you’re looking for a dedicated, strategic approach to hiring, Ascent Professional Services is here to help. Our Retained Recruitment Services deliver the expertise, process, and results you need to secure top talent in the US.