Executive Search
Executive Search
Executive Search is a tailored recruitment method for executives/leaders.
Executive search, also known as headhunting, is a recruitment method used to identify and attract C-level executives and other key positions within a company’s top management.
At SAM International Sweden, every process is tailored to the client’s unique needs and challenges.
More than recruitment – we add strategic expertise
What sets SAM International Sweden apart from traditional recruitment firms is that we don’t just work with search – we also provide strategic business insight through our consultants.
Our team consists of experienced business consultants, former CEOs, and leaders with deep understanding of business-driven recruitment needs. We combine our expertise in executive search with broad industry knowledge and strategic business thinking to ensure you get a leader who not only matches your requirements but also strengthens your long-term competitiveness.
Executive Search with a business perspective
Our methodology goes beyond traditional recruitment – we actively work to identify and attract the most suitable candidates through:
✔ An extensive network of top executives and specialists
✔ Industry experience and insights from our business consultants
✔ In-depth candidate assessment to ensure the right strategic match
✔ A tailored process based on your company’s goals and culture
We help you build the leadership of the future
The right leader can be crucial to a company’s success. Through our executive search process, we help you find and attract the leaders who can best meet your needs, drive growth, and strengthen your market position.
Let SAM International be your partner in Executive Search! Contact our team
Executive Search Process
Needs Analysis
We immerse ourselves in the company’s needs and jointly define the key criteria expected of the future leader. This phase also includes understanding the organization’s culture and strategy in order to identify a key person for future success.
Candidate Identification
We use our extensive network, industry databases, and direct contacts to identify potential candidates. Executive search is not limited to active job seekers, but also targets those who are not actively looking for a new position.
Selection and Evaluation
We carry out thorough preparatory work and selection, as well as an evaluation based on the jointly defined candidate profile. We ensure that the employer brand and the company’s attractiveness are clear to the most suitable candidates ahead of further discussions.
Interview
The most qualified candidates are interviewed. This phase includes both in-depth interviews and, if needed, psychological assessments. We evaluate not only the candidates’ professional skills but also their personality and motivation.
Presentation and Decision-Making
Only the top candidates who meet the predefined criteria are presented to the company. We support the client during the decision-making and negotiation process to ensure that the selected candidate is committed for the long term.
References and Background Checks
A reference call can be a formality or a brief conversation with a reference selected by the candidate – or, as we see it, a crucial puzzle piece in the larger picture we are assembling on behalf of our client. Every piece matters, and without them all in place, the puzzle remains incomplete. That’s why a structured reference call with the right people is essential – it’s the opportunity to get to the heart of things, to ask the tough questions, and ensure the referee fully understands the seriousness of the conversation and their responsibility in it.
Onboarding and Follow-Up
We help the new leader integrate into the organization and ensure the initial phase runs as smoothly as possible. We follow up on the leader’s development and provide support when needed.