Torch Group is a national executive search firm that focuses on finding the right senior and C-level executives, VP’s, Directors and managers for marketing and sales positions across a wide range of industries. We utilize passive-candidate research and competency-based behavioral interviews to identify and place better-qualified, more invested candidates who are both a functional and cultural fit.
Marketing & Sales Functional Expertise
Placing Senior & C-level Executives and their Direct Reports
Key Industry Expertise
Placing Senior & C-level Executives and their Direct Reports
At Torch Group, we provide high-level talent to businesses across a wide range of verticals and sectors including Consumer, Commercial & Industrial. Our seasoned team of executive search consultants find, evaluate and place candidates who prove to be beneficial for the position and – have a deep understanding of your industry. The matches we make between clients and -candidates are designed to last.
Our extensive network as a retained search firm includes experts with knowledge and leadership across the following sectors:
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What Makes Us Unique
Signature Search Process
Our proven, repeatable, eight-step Signature Search Process™ maps search strategies to each client’s specific talent needs and tailors behavioral interviews to deliver A PERFECT FIT™.
Exceptional People Insights
With human resources and talent acquisition training at Fortune 500 corporations, our search consultants have gained invaluable experience, acumen and critical candidate insights.
Competency-Based Interviewing
Using Lominger and DDI models, our competency-based video interviews test situational candidate behaviors for soft-skills and fit with each client’s unique culture and environment.
Deep Functional Experience
We have 30 years of search experience and deep knowledge of marketing, sales, business development, communications and product management functions in key industry practice areas.
What Our Clients Are Saying About Us
Torch Group found a great employee that continues to be a great fit (and co-worker) for our organization.
Stephanie Bisselberg, Vice President, Human Resources
Vice President, Human ResourcesYou found the exact person we were looking for and the results are fabulous. We are so appreciative that you were the company to find our VP of Sales and Marketing.
Rebecca Miller, Human Resources Manager
Fisher Manufacturing Company, Inc.As a Human Resources Director with Parker Hannifin Corporation, I have had the opportunity to work with Torch Group to fill multiple sales and marketing positions. In my opinion, Torch Group’s staff brings a tremendous amount of value to the executive recruiting process.
J. Koynock, Director of HR
Parker HannifinTorch Group identified our most critical needs and recruited candidates with those skills. We never had to compromise. The caliber of candidates were some of the best I’ve seen and made it a bit of a challenge for us. But in the end, we hired two people that are assets to G&S Metal Products.
Chris Schwartz, President
G&S Metal ProductsWhen there are several candidates that rise to the top, Torch Group provides insights into their differences and which one is the best fit. While you certainly expect your retained search partner to thoroughly understand the company, the drivers for the business and the particular set of skills and personality traits necessary for a successful placement, Torch Group takes it to whole new level.
Christopher Gaffney, Founder and Managing Partner
Great Hill PartnersWhile the best search consultants succeed at delivering great candidates, that is just a step in a much more thorough process Torch Group followed in delivering superior value to us. They have been a true and trusted strategic partner.
Rich Bravman, Chief Strategy Officer
Affinity SolutionsOne of the things that made the process successful was that the right questions were asked upfront. This minimized wasted time and allowed us to look only at reasonable prospects. It was also critical to making the search process productive, which set in motion a virtuous circle, leading to all sorts of positive outcomes.
Jim Finger, Partner & Strategist
Kindle CommunicationsAs a Human Resources Director with Parker Hannifin Corporation, I have had the opportunity to work with Torch Group to fill multiple sales and marketing positions. In my opinion, Torch Group’s staff brings a tremendous amount of value to the executive recruiting process.
John Koynock, Director of HR, Sales & Marketing
Parker Hannifin CorporationI have had the opportunity to work with Torch on several occasions since 2004 completing recruiting services within the CPG industry. Ron is an expert within the areas of Consumer Marketing, Consumer Insights and Sales. The Torch Team has always provided outstanding talent on recruiting assignments, quick follow up, and valuable industry insights. I can highly recommend the Torch Group.
Kelly Crouse, Vice President of Sales
J.M. Smucker CompanyI have worked with the Torch Group for more than 10 years, both as a customer and client. They have tremendous sales and marketing depth and expertise. What really sets them apart is their unparalleled ability to understand the goals of the of the organization as well as the candidate.
Keith Lewis, Director, Marketing and Product Management
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Find Your Perfect Fit
Torch Group employs executive search consultants who possess exceptional people insights and business acumen, which has helped us earn a reputation as an elite boutique executive search firm. Torch Group works closely with each client to find and evaluate mission-critical executive talent that’s A PERFECT FIT™ – talent that will make a difference to the long-term goals of our clients’ businesses.
Our search consultants emanate our core values: care, integrity, thoughtfulness, drive and teamwork. We utilize these principles in our proprietary search process to help clients find an extensive pool of qualified candidates. By focusing on the passive candidate market, our retained executive search firm is able to reach and engage high-impact professionals with comprehensive expertise that companies would otherwise be unable to access.
We not only understand how important it is to find someone who has the right background and functional skills, but also to ensure a successful, long-term placement, we know that the individual’s core values, interpersonal, cultural and attitudinal “soft skills” and DNA must be aligned with each client’s unique culture and environment. We pride ourselves in knowing where to find these people and how to attract and evaluate them.
The result is the perfect candidate who will make a difference to your business’s bottom line.
The Benefits of Using Torch Group for Retained Executive Search Services
There are many advantages to partnering with a boutique retained executive recruiting firm like Torch Group in order to find a successful candidate with staying power, such as:
- It increases your odds of hiring the right person the first time around
- Executive search consultants have access to elusive happily-employed professionals and a wide-ranging network of contacts
- You only interview the best of the best, the heavy lifting is done for you
- The hiring process is confidential and conducted with the utmost discretion
- You can more quickly fill difficult roles
Whether you are expanding leadership, planning for succession or replacing a previous executive, Torch Group can help you build a great team while being a trusted and knowledgeable partner and key contributor to the growth of your business.
Are you ready to find your PERFECT FIT? Let us handle the search.
Resources
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