Retained Search (Exclusive)

The advantages of a Retained/Exclusive Search with Horizon Hospitality are significant.  First, retained searches take precedence over contingency assignments due to the mutual commitments that are involved in the search process.  Our team prioritizes our retained searches and assigns a dedicated team of sourcing professionals to the project.  Prior to beginning a retained search, we will establish a specific Search Timeline with target dates for specified deliverables.  Initiating a retained search allows potential candidates to see how serious the hiring company is about filling the position, therefore giving credibility and legitimacy when discussing this position with potential applicants.

Horizon Hospitality takes great care in working with a client company to formulate a clear and objective outcome driven job description.   Furthermore, using collaboratively derived criteria, Horizon carefully identifies and screens potential candidates based on their interpersonal styles, attributes, and work histories in order to insure the greatest potential for “culture fit” and positive organizational impact.   Horizon also includes comprehensive assessment and selection tools in all of our retained searches. 

Some additional benefits of a Retained Search include:

  • Specific timeline and objectives established
  • Job description and position specifications are created
  • Competitive compensation package and performance-based bonus plan is determined
  • Pre-employment Screening includes background investigations, references/employment verification, psychological and aptitude testing
  • Extended replacement guarantees for up to one-year should a candidate leave your employ for any reason
  • Our most extensive and comprehensive search!

Retained Searches are ideal when an urgent situation or for a sensitive case in which confidentiality is paramount.  We serve as your company’s directed recruiting resource.  Fee is computed at percentage of first-year compensation. You pay us one-third to initiate the search and the remainder when the candidate begins employment.  The successful completion of your search is guaranteed!

For details and pricing information, contact:
Scott A. Samuels, President
Horizon Hospitality
Office:  (913) 897-3100 Ext. 13
Cell:  (913) 209-9950 
Email: scott@horizonhospitality.com