ETSP FEE PROGRAMS: RETAINED & CONTINGENCY MODELS
“ETSP operates as a retained search partner because the roles we fill are too critical to be treated transactionally. ” Unlike contingency firms that compete on speed and volume, ETSP partners as an extension of your leadership team. Our retained approach ensures:
- Dedicated research and market mapping
- Proactive outreach to non-active, highly sought-after talent
- A structured, double-vetted, 15-step search process
- Senior-level attention from start to finish
Contingency Model is where recruiters are compensated only if they successfully place a candidate with the client. This “pay-for-performance” model minimizes risk for employers and pays a flat pre-negiotiated placement fee percentage based on candidate’s first year base salary
Retained search isn’t more expensive. It’s more effective! Why Retained Works
Contingency
Reactive
Volume-driven
Resume submissions
Competing recruiters
Retained (ETSP)
Proactive
Precision-driven
Leadership advisory
Dedicated partner
ETSP Pricing Philosophy
Model
Retained
Contingency
Fee
25%–27.5%
30%–33%
