The secret to my success is that we have gone to remarkable lengths to hire the best people in the world." - Steve Jobs
Who we are
The Executive Movement is a boutique Executive Search firm offering both Retained and Contingent searches for C-suite (CEO, CFO, CHRO, CPO, CAO) roles, including direct placement for Accounting and Finance (Support to CFO) for start-up to mid-size organizations.
We specialize in:
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operations Officer
Chief Human Resources Officer
Chief People Officer
Executive Director
Vice President | Sr. Vice President
Director | Managing Director
Controller | Asst. Controller
Finance Managers | Accounting Managers
Treasury | Tax | Audit
Sr. Financial Analysts | Sr. Accountants
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operations Officer
Chief Human Resources Officer
Chief People Officer
Executive Director
Vice President | Sr. Vice President
Director | Managing Director
Controller | Asst. Controller
Finance Managers | Accounting Managers
Treasury | Tax | Audit
Sr. Financial Analysts | Sr. Accountants
Retained vs. Contingent
There are multiple reasons to engage a search firm on a retained basis over a contingent search.
Contingent searches serve their purpose and are sufficient for non-critical roles that do not need dedicated focus and vacancies are nondisruptive to the organization.
Retained
Retained searches offer a level of commitment and dedicated focus to an open position that a contingent search is unable to provide. Our retained searches provide a comprehensive, tailored, and dedicated approach to our search projects. With a retained search, our client (company) has paid a portion of the fee upfront, becoming a priority for TEM above all contingent roles.
TEM has a dedicated system for our process and prioritize time for dedicated focus. Our efforts do not deviate from the search until an offer letter is in hand. Your search is the priority! Retained searches don't rely on sourcing partners and job ads to identify candidates. At TEM, we take a more strategic approach to our retained searches; we use a market mapping system, starting with 50-70 potential candidates, including competitors, and commit to a minimum of 5 outreaches per candidate. That's just where we start!
When should you consider a retained search?
- A confidential search
- A challenging skillset or role with very low unemployment rates
- Time sensitive roles
- When you are seeking the top 5% of the market
Contingent
A contingent search is a search requires no financial commitment from the client (company) to engage the search.
Did you know?
Most contingent recruiters are working 15-20 searches at a time, with client priority shifting daily as new roles come in. The Executive Movement accepts only 3 retained searches at a time.
Most contingent searches include a posted job ad, and an average of a one-time outreach/in-mail through a sourcing partner like a LinkedIn recruiter.
Why work with The EXECUTIVE Movement?
- We offer a collective 25+ years of experience
- Vast network within the C-suite space
- High success rate (95%)
- Direct line of communication available to you 24/7
- Dedicated searches with committed seasoned recruiters
- We possess a sense of urgency and understand yours
- We are a small, boutique firm; we value our partnerships with both our clients and candidates
There are multiple reasons to engage a search firm on a retained basis over a contingent search.
Contingent searches serve their purpose and are sufficient for non-critical roles that do not need dedicated focus and vacancies are nondisruptive to the organization.
Retained
Retained searches offer a level of commitment and dedicated focus to an open position that a contingent search is unable to provide. Our retained searches provide a comprehensive, tailored, and dedicated approach to our search projects. With a retained search, our client (company) has paid a portion of the fee upfront, becoming a priority for TEM above all contingent roles.
TEM has a dedicated system for our process and prioritize time for dedicated focus. Our efforts do not deviate from the search until an offer letter is in hand. Your search is the priority! Retained searches don't rely on sourcing partners and job ads to identify candidates. At TEM, we take a more strategic approach to our retained searches; we use a market mapping system, starting with 50-70 potential candidates, including competitors, and commit to a minimum of 5 outreaches per candidate. That's just where we start!
When should you consider a retained search?
- A confidential search
- A challenging skillset or role with very low unemployment rates
- Time sensitive roles
- When you are seeking the top 5% of the market
Contingent
A contingent search is a search requires no financial commitment from the client (company) to engage the search.
Did you know?
Most contingent recruiters are working 15-20 searches at a time, with client priority shifting daily as new roles come in. The Executive Movement accepts only 3 retained searches at a time.
Most contingent searches include a posted job ad, and an average of a one-time outreach/in-mail through a sourcing partner like a LinkedIn recruiter.
Why work with The EXECUTIVE Movement?
- We offer a collective 25+ years of experience
- Vast network within the C-suite space
- High success rate (95%)
- Direct line of communication available to you 24/7
- Dedicated searches with committed seasoned recruiters
- We possess a sense of urgency and understand yours
- We are a small, boutique firm; we value our partnerships with both our clients and candidates
What our community says about us...
Bruce Waller - VP of Corporate Relocation, The Armstrong Company
John Maxwell once quoted, “people don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care”. Kimberly Shapiro has this gift. She is a leader in the staffing industry because she is genuinely interested and cares about people. You will experience this the first time you connect with her. I recently experienced this as a guest on the “Big Girl Pants Podcast” hosted by her and April Melton. She has a caring spirit and makes you feel like you’ve been friends for years. If you are looking for someone to help you with any staffing needs, or want to expand your network with a high achiever, then make it a goal to connect with Kimberly.
Kim Kaser - HR Business Partner, Verizon |
Kimberly was not only my partner but also my manager and was hands down one of the best Managers I have worked for in my staffing career. She is extremely driven with very effective but professional commuications skills. Her recruiting and sales skills are off the charts which made her a phenominal partner as well. I will always be grateful for what she taught me and what time we shared working together.
Kelsey Marsh - Dallas ISD
Kimberly is so great at what she does, she is a total pro and I recommend her to anyone looking for a great recruiter. She is fast and encouraging and works hard to place the right person in the perfect position!
Andre' Phillipe van den Broeck -Founder and Chairman GDSPD Holdings, Inc
It was a joy to work around Kim. She has a brilliant attitude and runs a productive and crisp business. She is a people-first leader and her ability to connect with her team causes them to rally around her and always produce results. Her history of promotions at one the largest companies, globally, of its kind is no surprise and I am sure she has just begun.
Brenda Switzer - HR Specialist of Pepsico
Kimberly is one of the most talented and dedicated recruiters it has been my pleasure to work with. She is dedicated to finding the right position every time and works hard maintaining an open door policy. I would recommend Kimberly to anyone looking for temporary or permanent placement. She is number one in my book!!
Teresa Hardy - Accounting and Business Manager
I highly recommend Kimberly as a staffing manager. She is sharp, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about the job market!
Barbara Fry - Sr. Analytics and Reporting Consultant
Kimberly demonstrates outstanding performance in matching candidates with companies. Her ability to really see the potential in each candidate is exceptional. Not only does Kimberly deliver top-notch results, it is always a pleasure to work with her. I highly recommend her as a staffing professional.
Jenny Thomas - Asst. Controller, Endurance Lift Solutions
Kimberly has always been able to provide the type of employee that I need with very little direction from myself. She has this ability to attract good quality/workers around her so that I always knew that I was getting the best. I trust her judgment in individuals.
Jesse Nishi - Corp. FP&A Analyst
Kimberly was and continues to be a useful resource. At a critical moment she was able to connect me with an company that was a good match for me. Her honest and diplomatic approach to business relationships inspire confidence and trust.
Rhonda Lukie - HR Manager, Rockall Energy
Kimberly has helped us fill many openings both temp to hire and direct hire. She focuses on the position needs to ensure she has a full understanding of the qualities that are important so the candidates are a good fit-not just a warm body. Kimberly is caring and can be counted on to ensure she finds candidates that meet our immediate needs. I would recommend Kimberly to anyone.
Brandy Monroe - HR Leader
Kimberly is an attentive, dedicated and highly skilled Recruiter and has been exceptional at assisting us with finding quality talent for our organization. Her expertise in the industry and ability to work under our high expectations is a continued asset to our organization.