Executive Search. Transparent Fees.
Exceptional Leaders.
The Same Elite Search Experience, At Half The Cost
ExactSearch is the most affordable executive search firm in the U.S.
No Admin Fees
No extra charges, ever.
17% Total Fee
One clear percentage. That’s it.
$20,000 Retainer
Paid at kickoff. Credited toward total.
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See How We Stack Up
| Traditional Executive Search | ExactSearch |
|---|---|
33% of Total Compensation Fee Negotiated |
17% of Total Comp Fee No Negotiating |
12% Admin Fees |
No Admin Fees, Ever! |
Hand Offs to Junior Partners |
Senior Partners Only |
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What's Included in the Fee
Everything you need to hire with confidence. No hidden fees, just full-service support.
You’ll work directly with a seasoned ExactSearch Client Partner from day one. No bait-and-switch. Your Client Partner manages your search end-to-end with strategic oversight, consistent communication, and total accountability.
We evaluate AI leadership potential, cultural fit, and performance indicators using real-time labor market and behavioral data so you don’t just get resumes, you get insights into their AI-forward leadership.
We don’t go quiet after kickoff. You’ll receive weekly or even daily touchpoints, shortlist reviews, and alignment check-ins to refine your ideal candidate profile in real time. No guessing, just clarity.
Access your pipeline, active candidates, search insights, and timelines: 24/7. Our custom dashboard keeps your team in sync and gives you the transparency and control that legacy firms can’t match.
How does ExactSearch get
their fees so low?
We’ve eliminated high customer acquisition costs by automating and streamlining the entire process. We pass those savings directly back to you.
17% fee. No surprises. Full-service search.
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