Expertise.com award - best employment agencies in austin 2026

Awarded 8 years in a row

Balistreri Executive Search is one of the top boutique, high-touch, Retained Executive Search Firms in the US.

Our firm is passionate about recruiting executives who will add superb organizational value for the long term. We are one of the top boutique, high-touch, Retained Executive Search Firms in the US. Our firm treats both clients and candidates as honored Partners within the search process.

Why do business with our firm?

  • We offer a disciplined, collaborative, high-touch and transparent recruiting process

  • We drive impeccable follow-up and service

  • We create a value-added pricing model with zero administrative fees

  • We possess a great “ear” for matching candidate with company culture

  • Our Clients/Candidates often echo a “best in class” recruitment experience

Executive Search Process

  • Week 1: Kick off including assessing the position, culture & developing the job description and strategy

  • Weeks 2-4: Candidate identification and recruiting discussions begin

  • End of Week 4: One month progress report with client; client & candidate interviews begin

  • Weeks 5-8: Recruiting activity continues as well as client interviews with top candidates; detailed references are checked

  • Weeks 9-11: Candidate selection activity including engaging backup candidates; final offer negotiations & candidate mentoring to close the deal

Search Fees

We offer a value-added pricing model with zero administrative fees paid in three equal installments during the search process