Our Process:
7 Steps to Your First Choice Hire
If your natural CPG brand is seeking its next leadership hire, we’re here to ensure an efficient, joyful, search experience. This is our framework for success:
STEP 1
Intake & Plan
Let the research begin! Our first meeting is all about understanding what you desire of the executive you seek. We collect information and define logistics for what comes next.
STEP 2
Market & Source
Here, it’s all about strategy, organization and focus as we tap our pre-existing networks to find ideal candidates for your role—including those not actively searching.
STEP 3
Screen & Interview
Through careful evaluation, we refine our identified talent pool to only the strongest candidates. Finalists are invited to officially apply for your position.
STEP 4
Present & Review
You’ll return to the table for a formal presentation of candidate finalists. We’ll schedule all interview rounds and debrief together to ensure continued alignment.
STEP 5
Select & Offer
The final decision! We work to ensure all parties have a mutual understanding of your first choice. This is communicated to the chosen candidate in the form of a formal offer letter.
STEP 6
Negotiate & Hire
We coordinate all aspects of the hiring process, negotiating compensation, terms, and special agreements as we facilitate the emerging relationship.
STEP 7
Onboard & Integrate
Let’s celebrate your magical results! We support a smooth integration process, from the first hiring announcement, through the onboarding process, and beyond.
Orchid Holistic Search by the numbers
Minoritized placements
30%
Women in Leadership placements
56%
Retained search placement rate
100%
Days to present
candidate slate
14 days
Guarantee period, prorated on all placements
180 days
Average # of days
to placement
36 days
