How Our Fees Work
TacticTalent charges a small retainer to begin the search, plus a success fee as a percentage of the placed candidate's gross annual salary. There are no volume commitments and no hidden costs. The success fee is payable only when a hire is successfully made. Every placement includes a 3-month replacement guarantee.
Our Fee Structure
Opening Fee
Fixed flat fee
A small fixed fee paid at the start of the search. Covers the discovery call, active sourcing, candidate outreach, and initial screening. Paid once per mandate.
Success Fee
% of gross annual salary
The primary fee, calculated as a percentage of the placed candidate's gross annual base salary. Only due on a confirmed, successful placement. The exact percentage is agreed before the search begins.
What's Included
- Discovery call to define the role, ideal candidate profile, and salary benchmarks
- Active sourcing from our multilingual sales talent network across Europe
- Native-level language assessment for all relevant candidates
- Structured shortlist of 3–5 pre-vetted candidates with full profiles
- Coordination of interviews and feedback throughout the process
- Offer negotiation support and candidate closing
- 3-month replacement guarantee: if the hire doesn't work out, we search again at no extra cost
Why This Model Works for You
Our fee structure is designed to align our incentives entirely with yours. We only earn our full fee when you successfully hire, which means we have every reason to deliver quality candidates quickly, and no reason to prolong the search.
The retainer is small and agreed upfront. There are no subscriptions and no long-term contract lock-in. Each mandate is self-contained.
The 3-month replacement guarantee means you're covered if something unexpected happens after the hire. Most placements work out well. Our pre-vetting process significantly reduces risk, but the guarantee gives you peace of mind regardless.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does TacticTalent charge to recruit a sales professional?
TacticTalent charges a small retainer to begin the search, plus a success fee calculated as a percentage of the placed candidate's gross annual salary. There are no volume commitments and no hidden costs. The success fee is payable only when a hire is successfully made.
Is there a guarantee if the hire doesn't work out?
Yes. Every TacticTalent placement includes a 3-month replacement guarantee. If the placed candidate leaves or doesn't work out within the first 90 days, we conduct the search again at no additional cost to you.
Do I pay anything upfront?
There is a small fixed opening fee to initiate the search. This covers the briefing, active sourcing, and candidate assessment work. The primary fee (the success fee based on % of salary) is only due on a confirmed, successful placement.
Ready to start a search?
Book a free discovery call. We'll discuss the role, agree on the search brief, and explain exactly what our fee will be before any commitment is made.
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