As one of the top Boutique Retained Executive Search firms in the US, we are known for delivering niche executive talent and earning long term client trust/business.

Our firm treats both clients and candidates as honored Partners within the search process.

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Why Do Business With Balistreri Executive Search?

  • Outstanding, proven recruiting process
  • Boutique, agile firm plus bring Top 5 search firm background
  • Value-added pricing model with zero administrative fees
  • Strong industry network
  • Social Media recruitment strategies
  • Impeccable follow-up
  • One-year guarantee on higher level positions
  • Minimal blockage compared to the large search firms
  • Great “ear” for matching company culture with candidate
  • Business savvy to close the deal with candidates
  • Clients/Candidates echo “best in class” recruiting experience

What We Do

We partner exclusively with companies looking for specialized, high-impact talent.

We proactively source passive talent who are currently successful and not reading job boards.

We operate on a retained basis, dedicated to a small number of custom, high-stakes searches.

What We Don’t Do

We do not find jobs or placement opportunities for individual job seekers.

We do not review unsolicited resumes or maintain an active applicant database.

We do not operate as an employment agency or contingency staffer.

“Sal is one of those rare business executives who truly believes in the power of ‘doing well by doing good.’ He is generous to a fault with his time and his network. He spends his professional capital to help others in his community with no eye towards personal gain.”
— Cat Nawawi, President