client services

Corporate hiring solutions

Talent is the most valuable asset an organization can possess. It’s why we take the time to thoroughly understand your corporate culture and hiring requirements — and it’s why we value the lasting relationships we’ve built. Driven by the highest level of integrity, we work hard for you on each search to find your ideal candidates so you can keep turnover as low as possible.  

Driven by the highest level of integrity, we work hard to achieve success for you on each search. 

Our levels of services

The level of service we provide depends on your needs. After a thorough assessment of your hiring situation we will evaluate and recommend which type of service will give you the results you are looking for.

 

Contingency 

Fee is paid only if our search results in a placement with your company. This is our basic level search where we will look through our database of candidates to screen and qualify motivated candidates that fit your requirements. This level search is most effective when there is a vast pool of candidates that possess the skill-set you’re looking for.

 

Engagement 

1/3 of the estimated fee is due at the start of the assignment. This is an exclusive relationship where Kage Search Group, Inc. has the ability to tell candidates that we are an exclusive partner to our client and you will not hear about this opportunity from any other search firm. This gives candidates the sense that the client company is very serious about filling the position, and many times allows us to reach a high-caliber candidate that is not actively looking in the marketplace, but is open to the right opportunity. Upon placement the remaining 2/3 of the fee is due.

 

Retainer 

Typically a 6 week timeline. A retained search is a high priority, intensely focused recruiting campaign. This type of search is used for difficult to find professionals. For this reason, 1/3 of the estimated fee is due at the start of the assignment, the second 1/3 is due when a short list of candidates are presented and the remaining 1/3 is due at completion of the assignment. Retained searches are used when there is a critical hiring need that must be filled in a short time period. This also allows Kage Search Group, Inc. to reach and even higher level candidate that historically is used to working with only retained search firms.

Contract/project-based solutions

This service is perfect for a small companies seeking guidance building a sales staff and may be operating with a small, or no, internal HR team. Rely on your A single point-of-contact for short or long term outsourcing contracts to build a retail and/or a food-service sales force.

A fixed, monthly fee is based on the project scope and timeline. for the following services:

  • Recruiting
  • Interviewing
  • Managing the hiring process
  • Consulting on needs/job descriptions/salaries
  • Hiring temporary or part time sales staff, etc.

 

 

 

Stephanie Lind

Founder / Elohi

I have worked with a significant number of recruiters over the years both as a candidate and hiring manager. Gena is my “go to” recruiter now. She actually spends time getting to know the hiring manager, I mean truly getting to know them, and presents a slate of candidates that fit the experience required and will fit with the company culture.

Jennifer Reilly

Vice President Sales, Premium Prepared Foods / Perdue

[As new Senior EVP of Sales at Lifeway] I first partnered with Gena in finding a seasoned sales leader in food service, an area where she has personal experience. During the first search, I knew I had found my partner in the full team restructuring. Gena’s network is extensive. It’s clear to me she builds strong relationships. What I found both remarkable and invaluable was Gena’s ability to quickly grasp the competencies I was seeking, thoroughly screen candidates and connect me with top quality talent. Within 6 months, I have fully restructured my sales organization & more than doubled the size of the team.

Denyse Pashup

TA Leader | Search Strategist | Team Builder

Gena is a consummate professional who really understands the CPG industry and does a thorough job of gaining an understanding of the organization and the culture before narrowing down a slate of candidates that match our expectations. Her presentation of candidates is flawless and she is a passionate advocate for her candidates throughout the process. Unlike many third party recruiters, Gena maintains relationships with the candidates she places and serves as a support during their assimilation to the organization

Manny Zayas

Sr. Director of Consumer Insights & Analytics at Spectrum Brands, Inc.

Gena from the KAGE Group is an exceptional recruiter, and she co-runs a top notch organization. I have worked with Gena for a period of over 10 years—she has recruited people for my team across multiple roles, and has also helped a number of my colleagues in need. Gena is truly unique in my opinion—she really takes the time to get to know her employer client needs, and is also a great asset to the people she recruits.