Indiana Business Owners Face the Same Hiring Problem
Every business owner we work with in Indiana has tried other approaches first. Job boards. Referrals. Contingency recruiters. At some point the position stays open long enough, or the wrong person gets hired, and they call us. The ones who call us first get the better outcome.
RFT Search Group conducts retained executive search for business owners across Indiana. We serve companies without internal recruiting infrastructure who need mid-to-senior leadership placed right the first time. Your name never appears in a press release. Your search stays confidential.
Sound Familiar?
If any of these describe where you are right now, retained search is worth the conversation.
You’ve Tried Posting the Role. It Didn’t Work.
Most leadership positions never get filled through job boards. The candidates you actually want aren’t browsing Indeed. They’re employed, performing well, and not looking. Reaching them takes a recruiter with a network, not a posting with a prayer.
Your Internal Team Doesn’t Have the Network
HR handles benefits, compliance, and onboarding. That’s a full-time job. Building the kind of candidate network that surfaces a VP of Operations or a Controller who’s actually a fit is a different discipline entirely. It’s what Linda Ferrante has been doing since 1998.
You Can’t Afford Six Months of the Wrong Person
A bad leadership hire doesn’t just cost the salary. It costs the time spent managing the situation, the team disruption, the lost momentum, and eventually the cost of starting over. Getting it right the first time isn’t a luxury. It’s the point.
This Hire Is Too Important to Leave to Chance
You didn’t build your business by leaving critical decisions to chance. The person running your operations, managing your finances, or leading your sales team will either accelerate everything you’ve built or set it back. That deserves more than a contingency recruiter hoping something sticks.
Not sure if the timing is right? Here’s how to know when to call an executive search firm.
We Stand Behind Our Placements for 5 Years
Most executive search firms offer a 90-day guarantee, if they offer anything at all. We stand behind every placement for 5 years with our Client Loyalty Pricing Program. When you’re evaluating Indiana executive search firms, ask them if they can say the same. The answer tells you everything.
The Boldest Commitment in Recruiting
If you need to replace someone we placed, for any reason, we’re here to help. The pricing depends on when the replacement search begins, not when or why the person left. Free in the first few months. Heavily discounted for up to 5 years.
Ask Other Firms This Question
When you’re evaluating executive search firms, ask them if they stand behind their placements for five years. Then ask yourself why we can make that commitment when they can’t. The answer is simple: RFT is our only business. If you aren’t successful, we can’t be successful.
Built for Long-Term Partnership
This program gets used when clients need it, and that’s exactly what it’s for. We want you to make the right decision for your business, not keep underperformers out of financial fear.
Why Indiana Business Owners Choose RFT
We’re not just another recruiting firm operating in your market. We’re a family-owned firm where every search gets owner-level attention and our livelihood depends on your success.
Industries We Serve Across Indiana
We serve business owners across Indiana in the industries where we have the deepest candidate networks and the longest track record.
Distribution & Logistics
VP of Operations, Supply Chain Directors, Marketing Managers, and senior leadership for distribution and logistics companies
Finance Leadership
CFOs, Controllers, Finance Directors, and Accounting Managers across all industries
Manufacturing
Plant Managers, Operations Directors, Engineering Managers, HR Directors, and executive leadership for manufacturers across the Midwest
Industrial & Construction
Project Managers, Operations Leaders, Sales Managers and executive management for industrial and construction firms
Professional Services
Partners, Senior Associates, and Paralegals for law firms; CPAs and accounting professionals for CPA firms
Insurance
Senior producers, Marketing Directors and leadership positions in insurance agencies and carriers
Serving Business Owners Across Indiana
We serve business owners throughout Indiana who need retained executive search expertise for critical leadership positions. We maintain active candidate networks in Indiana’s major markets and conduct statewide searches.
Indianapolis Metro Area
Serving Indianapolis, Carmel, Greenwood, Fishers, Noblesville, and surrounding communities throughout central Indiana’s largest metro area. Dedicated city-level search resources coming soon.
Fort Wayne & Northeast Indiana
Covering Fort Wayne, Allen County, and northeast Indiana communities. One of the Midwest’s fastest-growing business markets with strong manufacturing and logistics density. Dedicated city-level search resources coming soon.
Statewide Indiana Coverage
Supporting business owners throughout Indiana who need retained executive search expertise for critical mid-level to senior leadership positions. Geography is not a barrier. Results are what matter.
What Business Owners Say
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.