Naviga Recruiting:
Nationwide Search Services
Global Employers, U.S. Talent
Boutique Agility Meets Premier Executive Search
For Employers
Exclusive & Retained Search Success:
- 95% Retention Rate
- 1 in 4 Candidates Hired
- Your Trusted Talent Partner
Naviga is an executive search firm for sales, marketing, finance, and operations. We operate as a true extension of your team, customizing every partnership to fit your unique needs and providing deep talent acquisition expertise, industry insight, and white-glove service.
Our proprietary search process, refined over 2 decades, ensures precision and delivers results. Each candidate undergoes a thorough internal evaluation before presentation, driving a success rate of 1 hire per 4 candidates presented and a 95% retention rate year after year.
For Professionals
The Informed Candidate Approach
At Naviga, we believe that an informed candidate is an empowered one. Our unique approach goes far beyond a standard job description, providing you with a transparent and comprehensive view of every opportunity.
We equip you with in-depth details on the client’s business opportunity, the strategic goals of the position, and the vision of the hiring managers. This ensures you have a complete understanding of the role, allowing you to confidently and deliberately pursue the right career move.
What We Do
Recruiting Solutions That Fit Your Growth Strategy
Executive Search
Leadership
Individual Contributor
Contingent Workforce Solutions
Built for Business-Critical Roles
Our Specialties
Search Executive, Leadership, Professional and Contract Positions
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
Why Choose Naviga?
We Deliver. They Talk.
There are many recruiting companies out there, and Naviga seems to be a step above the rest—more professional, more straightforward, and truly concerned about the person they’re interacting with.
James Scott, Wholesale Sales Representative
Placed with our client C&B Equipment
The wonderful part about working with Naviga is that I didn’t feel like just a number, I felt like a neighbor. I felt like they were equal parts advocates of me and an ambassador for the client which was a welcome surprise.
Amy Barkley, Director of Enterprise Sales
Spectrio
THANK YOU very much for all your help in discovering Tyler. He’s been fantastic! As a result, we would like you to work on another search for a different department ASAP!
Kaori Pearson
Interpreter/Translator, Mizuno
Working with Naviga really made the hiring process easy for me. I was fearful of getting back out there and looking for something but they really made it a pleasant experience.
Mina Patel, Director of Business Development
Placed with our client Nix United
Working with Naviga made me feel like I had a partner who was very invested in me and that made the entire experience simple. Someone who could reach out to the company so I didn’t have to do all of the legwork. I could really focus on what mattered to me.
Jamy Parker, Sr. Sales Executive
Placed with our client Selerix Systems
The thing that really stood out to me about working with Naviga was the shared investment. The recruiter, the company, and I all wanted it to work and we worked together towards that goal. Overall, it was a nice experience.
Bill Menaghan, Senior Sales Director
Selerix Systems
The difference between working with Naviga and other recruiting firms is that Naviga stuck with me the entire time and truly helped me along the path to making sure that I was successful.
TC Ford, Leader of Business Innovation
Placed with our Client D&H
Thank you for a job well done! Your hire is doing excellent. We will be contacting you for asssitance to recruit our Q4 sales rep hire in the next few months.
Executive Leader
Dimension Design
I was very impressed with Naviga’s services; they screened good quality candidates and really understood the scope of the available position. I feel I received a fitting candidate and I’m very excited!
Tim McHugh
Regional Sales Manager, SimplexGrinnell
My biggest takeaway from working with Naviga was the communication piece. It was how professionally Naviga presented themselves. It was making sure they were also looking out for my best interest.
Leonard Trinidad, Vice President of Sales
Placed with our Client SolveHR
I wanted to thank you for being responsible for this amazing new opportunity. Today was my first day and I felt like I was in Oz. I stepped out of a black and white old life into a new life in technicolor. You are my Glenda. Thank you!
Amrita, Placed with our client
Briggs Equipment
Our recent Director of Sales hire is doing amazing – a rock star! He’s a true coach, cheerleader, and he has fun with his team. He’s bringing in more than impressive numbers Q1 – ranked as #1 across the entire company.
John Makarewicz
President, Mark Spain Real Estate
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