Torch Group is a Columbus, OH executive search firm serving clients nationwide with deep expertise and broad experience filling key executive roles, from Directors and VP’s to the C-suite, across a wide range of industries such as Building Products, Food and Beverage, Foodservice, Manufacturing, and Software and Technology. Our business insight, functional knowledge, and strong understanding of people allow us to identify, recruit, and acquire passive top talent in a unique way, using our proven Signature Search Process™.

We target five core functional practice areas:

Marketing Management and Marketing Communications: Our team members have extensive experience in consumer and B2B marketing and marketing communications, and they know just what to look for in a top candidate for a key marketing or marketing communications position such as Customer Experience Officer, Marketing Communications Director, VP, or Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

Sales and Business DevelopmentSuccessful sales and business development executives know how to set goals that are aggressive yet achievable, and they are strong leaders who can guide their teams to success. At Torch Group, we utilize our industry contacts, research abilities, and strong experience in the sales industry to find the candidates you need for positions such as National Sales Manager, VP, Sales Director, or Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO).

Corporate Communications and PRWe understand that your corporate communications and PR executives are vital to your company’s success, and we have the industry contacts and experience to recruit the candidates you need. Whether you are looking for a Director of Media Relations or a Chief Communications Officer (CCO), Torch Group is ready to help.

Product Management and Development: Product management and development executives need a variety of skills and abilities. They must be adept at analyzing market conditions, laying out a differentiated and value-added product vision, and managing the full lifecycle of the product. With decades of experience, we know how to acquire just the right talent for a position such as Director of Product Management, VP of Product Development, or Chief Innovation Officer (CIO).

Digital and SocialOur newest functional practice area, Digital and Social recruiting allows us to mix our vast experience in placing sales, marketing, and communications executives with our rapid adoption of emerging technology. We are experts at sourcing the right candidates for such vital positions as VP of Digital Services, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), or Digital Marketing Manager.

Our Process

At Torch Group, we know that the right candidate needs more than the knowledge, skills, and experience for the position. His or her soft skills and values must mesh with your organizational culture. That’s why we created a proven, eight-step system known as our Signature Search Process™:

  •         Client intake and discovery
  •         Custom search strategy
  •         Passive candidate research
  •         Candidate calibration review
  •         Direct sourcing and recruiting
  •         Candidate evaluations and presentations
  •         References and offer
  •         Post-hire check-ins

We begin with 150 identified strong candidates, and then narrow the field at each step to present you with 2 to 3 fully vetted finalists. Besides a resume, we will give you a complete written interview report on each finalist that includes our thoughts on that candidate’s career potential, strengths, developmental needs, and potential fit with your company.

About Torch Group

We are not average executive recruiters in Columbus, OH. At Torch Group, we are dedicated to our core values: Caring, Integrity, Thoughtfulness, Drive, and Team Orientation. With our deep knowledge and experience in our core functional practice areas, and our proprietary search process, this commitment results in success and retention rates that are notably higher than industry averages. Whichever finalist you choose, you can be sure that he or she will be a valuable asset to your executive team.

Ready to Hire?

If you are ready to get started with a Columbus, OH executive recruiter that will stand with you every step of the way, contact Torch Group today at 1-833-99-TORCH (86724).

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