Service · Direct Search

Executive Headhunting.
The right talent in 7 days.

Boutique direct search firm for mid-level, management and executive professionals. We're not a mass agency — your search is led by a senior consultant from start to finish.

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How we work

Agile method · 7 days to shortlist

A process designed never to compromise quality for speed. Every search goes through competency assessment, 360° validation and backchannel references before it reaches your desk.

01
Strategic brief

Role mapping with a senior consultant. We define the success profile, must-haves vs. nice-to-haves, 3–5 deal-breakers, critical competencies and a salary band aligned to the 2026 market.

02
Targeted sourcing

Active + passive search with our proprietary sector network and Americas-wide coverage. We identify 30–50 profiles, prioritize and open conversations with those who match.

03
Structured assessment

Competency-based interviews using the STAR method, documented rubrics and a calibrated panel. Complemented with psychometrics, Values assessment and the Reddin model to validate leadership styles.

04
Cross-references

Not just references provided by the candidate. Backchannel calls with former managers and direct reports — this changes the decision in 10–15% of searches.

05
Negotiated close

Hands-on support during final candidate negotiation. We anticipate counter-offers, manage expectations and close with a signed commitment.

06
3–6 month guarantee

We support the hire's onboarding and offer a no-cost replacement if the candidate does not continue within the first 3–6 months, depending on the plan.

What we cover

Executive coverage by vertical

Three verticals where we operate with a deep sector network. We are not generalists — we choose niches where we have a real network and can deliver superior quality-of-hire.

Startups & Scale-ups

C-Level, VPs and senior ICs for Series A–D companies. Track record closing searches at unicorns and high-growth scale-ups across Mexico and LATAM.

Marketing & Martech

Creative Directors, CMOs, Head of Growth, VP Marketing and Martech Directors. Active network within global advertising holdings and in-house at tech scale-ups.

Consumer Goods (CPG)

Revenue Growth Managers, Category Managers, Trade Marketing, Head of Sales and D2C Directors. Experience at CPG multinationals and regional leaders in food & beverage.

Engagement models

Three ways
to work with us

We adapt the model to the nature of the search, expected volume and each client's risk appetite. All include replacement guarantee and full transparency in compensation benchmarking.

01
Retained Search

We work your search on an exclusive retained basis, with the consultant's full dedication from day one. This model ensures the fastest turnaround, mutual commitment and superior quality-of-hire — recommended for critical leadership roles, scarce profiles or confidential searches.

02
Success Fee

We charge only when we place the final candidate. We compete in parallel with your internal recruiting team or other headhunters — no financial risk for you if we don't close. Ideal for high-turnover roles or processes where you already have a pipeline.

03
Monthly Fixed Fee

A fixed monthly retainer tied to an agreed annual hiring volume. Ideal for companies with sustained growth that need recurring hiring. You gain cost predictability, dedicated capacity and a consultant who becomes an extension of your team.

Frequently asked questions

The 5 questions
we get most often

What engagement models do you offer?
Three models depending on the nature of the search: Retained (full consultant dedication from day one, ideal for critical or confidential roles), Success Fee (we charge only when we place, competing with your internal team or other headhunters) and Monthly Fixed Fee (a fixed retainer tied to an annual hiring volume). Specific proposal based on the role level, complexity and chosen model, with no hidden costs.
What sets SelectionBook apart from a mass recruitment agency?
You work with a dedicated senior consultant from brief to close, not a junior recruiter rotating cases. We have a deep sector network across 3 verticals (Startups, Marketing & Martech, CPG), we conduct backchannel references not facilitated by the candidate, and we offer an active 3–6 month post-placement guarantee. Mass agencies optimize volume; we optimize quality-of-hire and culture fit.
How long does a full executive search take?
30–45 days for mid-senior roles, 50–70 days for Director/Head of, 75–120 days for C-Level. We deliver the first shortlist (3–5 pre-qualified candidates) in 7 business days from the approved brief.
Where do you operate and what is your coverage area?
We operate as a centralized hub from Mexico City with the ability to recruit across the Americas (U.S., Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and South America). We do not have distributed offices: we work with an extended network of specialized consultants we activate according to the vertical and geography of each search.
What happens if the candidate doesn't work out in the first few months?
No-cost replacement within the first 3–6 months (depending on the plan contracted). We launch a new search with the same brief, applying lessons learned from the first process.

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