What a Headhunter Should Actually Do For You
You have a gap. A role that isn’t filled, a function that isn’t working, or a person doing three jobs when they should be doing one. So you searched for a headhunter because you need someone who can go find the right person. That instinct is correct.
But here’s where most headhunter searches go wrong. The search starts before anyone has figured out exactly who they’re looking for. We fix that first. We ask a lot of questions. What’s actually breaking down? Who’s covering what today? What does success look like in 18 months?
By the time we start looking for candidates, we know exactly who we’re looking for, and so do you. Sometimes that process produces an aha moment about the role itself before a search ever begins.
We Work Differently Than Most Headhunter Firms
RFT is a retained search firm, which means we’re fully committed to your search from day one, not chasing commissions on whoever we can place fastest. One search. Full attention. No shortcuts. That’s what separates a retained headhunter from a contingency agency, and it’s why our clients keep coming back.
We Work With Business Owners, Not Corporate HR Departments
Our clients are owners who answer personally for the outcome of every hire. They’re running manufacturing operations, distribution companies, professional services firms, and more. The roles we fill range from operations leaders and finance professionals to executive assistants and office managers.
For a business owner, every key hire carries the same weight regardless of title. A headhunter who understands that works differently than one who doesn’t. We treat every search accordingly.
Industries We Serve
Distribution & Logistics
VP of Operations, Supply Chain Directors, Marketing Managers, and senior leadership for distribution and logistics companies
Manufacturing
Plant Managers, Operations Directors, Engineering Managers, HR Directors, and executive leadership for manufacturers across the Midwest
Finance Leadership
CFOs, Controllers, Finance Directors, and Accounting Managers across all industries
Professional Services
Partners, Senior Associates, and Paralegals for law firms; CPAs and accounting professionals for CPA firms
Industrial & Construction
Project Managers, Operations Leaders, Sales Managers and executive management for industrial and construction firms
Insurance
Senior producers, Marketing Directors and leadership positions in insurance agencies and carriers
Looking for an Executive Headhunter in Michigan, Indiana, or Ohio?
We serve business owners across all three states. If you’re looking for a headhunter specific to your market, start with your state. Each page covers what we typically see and place in that region.
Why Business Owners Choose RFT Over a Traditional Headhunter
The Only Search Firm That Stands Behind Placements for 5 Years
Most firms walk away after the invoice clears. We offer something different, a commitment to your search that doesn’t end on day one of employment. Learn what that actually means.
Ready to Make Your Next Critical Hire?
Let’s talk about your hiring needs. No pressure, no obligation, just a straightforward conversation about whether we’re the right executive search firm for your needs.