Retained Executive Recruitment · 14 Industries · 320+ Specializations

We Find Leaders Who Change Organizations.

Talent Finder Solutions is a pure retained executive recruitment firm. No contingency. No staffing. No shortcuts. Just dedicated, expert search — with complete accountability from engagement to placement.

Retained Only 14 Industry Sectors 320+ Specializations 90-Day Guarantee 4.9★ Rated
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"One dedicated recruiter, total accountability, and a shortlist that matched our culture perfectly. We've used TFS for every senior hire since 2020."

— Carolyn B., VP People Operations · Vantage Logistics

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2,400+Retained Placements
14Industry Sectors
320+Specializations
7Days Avg to Shortlist
98%90-Day Retention
4.9★Client Rating
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The Retained Difference

Why Retained Search Delivers Results Contingency Never Can

Contingency recruiters work on dozens of searches simultaneously, submitting whomever is available to whoever pays first. When you're not paying yet, you're not a priority.

Talent Finder Solutions operates exclusively on a retained basis. When you engage us, you receive a dedicated search consultant who works exclusively on your role until it's filled — with full accountability, transparent reporting, and a 90-day placement guarantee.

This model consistently delivers better candidates, faster timelines, and longer-lasting placements than contingency search. It is the standard for executive recruitment — and the only model we offer.

  • Dedicated search consultant assigned to every engagement
  • Full market mapping — we surface passive candidates not on job boards
  • Transparent weekly search progress reports
  • Pre-screened, reference-checked shortlist of 3–5 candidates
  • 90-day replacement guarantee on every retained placement
  • No contingency, no multi-agency races, no compromised quality
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Retained vs. Contingency

Retained (TFS) Contingency
Dedicated recruiter✓ Always✗ Rarely
Passive candidate access✓ Full marketLimited
Search accountability✓ Weekly reportsNone
Candidate qualityPre-screenedVolume-based
Timeline7–10 daysUnpredictable
Guarantee90-day replacementUsually none
Aligned incentives✓ Your successFirst placement wins

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All Industry Sectors

Retained Recruitment Across 14 Industry Sectors

Every sector has a dedicated search consultant with genuine industry expertise — not a generalist learning your business on your time.

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Healthcare & Life Sciences

Retained executive recruitment for physician practices, hospital systems, life sciences or…

12 specializations · NAICS 621–624
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Information Technology

Retained executive search for software companies, cloud platforms, cybersecurity firms, se…

8 specializations · NAICS 511–519
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Finance & Insurance

Retained executive search for commercial banks, investment management firms, insurance car…

9 specializations · NAICS 52
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Construction & Real Estate

Retained executive recruitment for general contractors, specialty trades, real estate deve…

6 specializations · NAICS 236–238, 531–532
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Manufacturing

Retained executive search for discrete and process manufacturers across all NAICS segments…

9 specializations · NAICS 311–339

Energy & Utilities

Retained executive recruitment for oil & gas operators, renewable energy developers, utili…

6 specializations · NAICS 211–213, 22, 486
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Transportation & Logistics

Retained executive search for trucking companies, airlines, railroads, freight brokers, 3P…

6 specializations · NAICS 481–493
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Professional & Business Services

Retained executive search for law firms, management consultancies, engineering firms, acco…

6 specializations · NAICS 54–56
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Retail, Consumer & Hospitality

Retained executive search for retail chains, e-commerce companies, restaurant groups, hote…

6 specializations · NAICS 441–454, 721–722
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Agriculture & Food Production

Retained executive search for crop producers, agribusinesses, food manufacturers, and the …

5 specializations · NAICS 111–115, 311–312
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Education & Nonprofit

Retained executive recruitment for colleges and universities, K-12 education organizations…

5 specializations · NAICS 61, 813
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Government & Defense Contracting

Retained executive search for federal contractors, defense prime contractors, government c…

2 specializations · NAICS 92, 336411
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Arts, Entertainment & Media

Retained executive search for entertainment studios, sports organizations, gaming companie…

3 specializations · NAICS 512, 711–713
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Wholesale Trade & Distribution

Retained executive search for wholesale distributors, master distributors, and specialty d…

3 specializations · NAICS 423–425
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For Employers

Build the Leadership Team Your Organization Deserves

Whether you need a single C-suite leader or a complete executive team, our retained model gives you total search focus, market access, and the accountability to deliver.

  • Access to passive candidates not on any job board
  • Dedicated sector expert — not a generalist recruiter
  • Full 90-day replacement guarantee
  • Average shortlist delivery in 7–10 business days
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For Candidates

Your Next Leadership Role May Not Be Advertised Anywhere

We represent organizations conducting confidential retained searches. If you're an executive open to the right opportunity, we want to know you — before the role is ever posted.

  • Access to confidential, unadvertised executive roles
  • Represented by a sector expert who knows your market
  • Compensation benchmarking and offer negotiation support
  • Confidential exploration — your current employer never knows
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Client Stories

What Leaders Say About Retained Search with TFS

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"TFS found us a VP of Operations in 11 days who immediately transformed our supply chain. Their retained model means we got their full attention — not a rush to place anyone available."

SK
Sandra K.
COO · Advanced Manufacturing Group
Manufacturing

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★★★★★

"After three failed searches with contingency firms, we switched to TFS. The quality difference was immediate — four fully-vetted candidates and we extended two offers."

DR
David R.
Director of Operations · Cascade Construction Partners
Construction

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★★★★★

"Their retained search gave us a recruiter who genuinely understood our regulatory environment. Every candidate had the compliance depth we needed — no wasted interviews."

RT
Rachel T.
VP Human Resources · Meridian Capital Group
Finance

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★★★★★

"We scaled from 45 to 120 employees in 14 months. TFS handled engineering, operations, and C-suite hires simultaneously without ever compromising on quality."

JL
James L.
Founder & CEO · Horizon Tech Solutions
Technology

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★★★★★

"Their healthcare recruiter knew the difference between credentialing timelines and actual start availability. That operational knowledge is rare and saved us 3 months."

MW
Michael W.
CEO · Regional Medical Center
Healthcare

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★★★★★

"The retained model was a revelation. One dedicated recruiter, total accountability, and a shortlist that matched our culture. We've used TFS for every senior hire since 2020."

CB
Carolyn B.
VP People Operations · Vantage Logistics
Logistics

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Our Process

How Retained Executive Search Works at TFS

1

Discovery Call

25 minutes via Google Meet. We learn your organisation, leadership gap, culture, compensation parameters, and ideal timeline. We build a search brief no job board can replicate.

2

Retained Engagement

You engage us exclusively. This is what separates retained from contingency — we work for you, not a race with competing agencies. Full attention, full accountability.

3

Curated Shortlist

Within 7–10 days we deliver 3–5 pre-screened, reference-checked executive profiles. Every candidate is active, interested, and meets your brief — no resume dumps.

4

Placement & Guarantee

We manage interviews, facilitate offer negotiation, and provide 90-day post-placement support. Every retained search includes our 90-day replacement guarantee.

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Every Day a Leadership Role Goes Unfilled Costs You More Than You Think.

Lost revenue, team instability, and missed opportunities compound fast. A retained search can have a qualified shortlist on your desk within 10 days.

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