Retained Search Process
A disciplined search for the commercial leader your business actually needs.
OC Recruitment runs a transparent, eight-step retained search for US packaging companies. We map the market, approach passive talent, assess against a clear scorecard, and keep you informed from brief to onboarding.
What happens next
Eight steps. Full visibility.
Retained search works best when the brief is precise, the market feedback is honest, and every decision is made with the commercial outcome in view.
01
Intake & scorecard
We define the commercial problem, success measures, reporting line, territory, and the evidence a successful hire must bring.
02
Market map
We map the relevant US packaging talent market by sector, customer base, geography, and level of responsibility.
03
Target list & approach plan
You see the target-company strategy and understand how the search will reach the right passive candidates.
04
Confidential outreach
We approach proven packaging sales professionals directly and handle every conversation confidentially.
05
Assessment & interviews
We assess commercial results, packaging knowledge, customer credibility, motivation, and fit against the scorecard.
06
Shortlist with written notes
You receive a focused shortlist with clear written context on each candidate, not a stack of resumes.
07
Client interviews & feedback
We coordinate interviews, gather feedback quickly, and keep both sides informed throughout the decision.
08
Offer, close & follow-up
We support the offer and close, then stay close through onboarding and the early transition.
What you can expect
A search that gives you useful market intelligence.
You will know which companies are being mapped, what the market is telling us, and why each shortlisted candidate fits the commercial challenge. We do not hide behind generic updates or send unqualified resumes.
Have a search open?
Tell Chris what the business needs to achieve and he will explain how a retained search can help.
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