What to Know
FAQs for Employers Working With Naviga
How does Naviga Recruiting differentiate from other executive search and recruitment firms?
We operate with high integrity and combine aggressive, cutting-edge recruiting technologies with a consultative partnership model. While we specialize in hiring top talent across Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance & Accounting, what sets us apart is our cross-industry expertise. By recruiting across all sectors, we cross-pollinate strategies, offering insights on comparable market environments and delivering a proven candidate matching process built on over two decades of national recruiting experience.
What recruitment and staffing solutions do you provide?
We offer a comprehensive suite of workforce solutions tailored to your organization’s growth stage:
- Executive Search: Specialized search services to source top-tier C-suite, VP, and Director-level leadership.
- Individual Contributor Recruiting: Permanent placements (direct hire) for high-performing sales, marketing, and operations professionals.
- Contingent Workforce Solutions: Flexible temp staffing and contract-to-hire options to scale your team based on fluctuating demand.
What types of businesses and clients do you support?
Naviga supports a wide array of organizations across North America and globally, including:
- Fast-growing small businesses and mid-market companies
- Private Equity and Venture Capital portfolio companies
- Large enterprise organizations
- Global businesses expanding into the United States
What executive roles fall under your Executive Search service?
Our Executive Search Services target high-impact leadership positions, including Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Vice President, and Director-level executives across core business functions.
What is your candidate sourcing and recruitment process?
We utilize a rigorous, multi-stage vetting process that results in 1 out of every 4 submitted candidates being hired. Our team deploys active and passive headhunting techniques, proprietary database searches, competitor research, and access to our network of over 30,000 Salesjournal subscribers. Explore our detailed Sales & Marketing Search Process and Executive Search Process to learn more.
How long does it typically take to fill a position?
Fill times depend on position complexity, specialized candidate requirements, and your internal interview turnaround. Typically, our searches are completed within 45 days, with initial qualified candidate profiles submitted within the first few weeks.
What industries do you specialize in?
Naviga recruits across a wide variety of industries—including Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrial, and Professional Services. Rather than limiting ourselves to one vertical, our deep specialization lies in functional disciplines: Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance.
What geographic regions do you cover?
We provide nationwide recruitment across all primary U.S. Recruiting Markets (including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, New York, San Francisco, Tampa, and D.C.) as well as Canada. We also assist international organizations establishing their initial U.S. workforce.
What are your fees, and do you require a retainer?
Fee structures and retainer requirements depend on the search model (Executive Search vs. Direct Hire vs. Contingent Staffing) and project complexity. Contact our team directly via our Talent Request Form or call (866) 487-4156 for a customized quote.
Do you offer a guarantee for placed candidates?
Yes. Naviga backs our direct-hire placements with an absolute replacement guarantee. If a candidate leaves or is terminated within the agreed-upon guarantee timeframe, we will source a replacement at no additional placement fee.
Are your candidates active or passive job seekers?
We target both. While active job seekers are monitored, our core strength lies in headhunting passive candidates—top performers currently employed at target competitors who are not actively reviewing job boards.
Can Naviga provide guidance on sales and leadership compensation plans?
Yes. Leveraging over two decades of specialized benchmark data in sales, marketing, and leadership hiring, we advise employers on competitive base salaries, commission structures, and bonus packages. For deeper benchmarking, we also partner with specialized compensation research firms.
Do you recruit for 100% commission, B2C sales, or temporary sales roles?
- 100% Commission: We do not accept direct-hire searches for 100% commission roles.
- B2C Sales: We specialize strictly in B2B (Business-to-Business) sales recruitment.
- Temporary Sales: Our Temp Staffing Solutions cover sales support, marketing, finance and operations roles up to Chief’s; direct sales positions are filled on a permanent basis.