We Fill the Roles Other Agencies Can't.
Essenti is a headhunting firm for specialized and executive roles in manufacturing, skilled trades, agriculture, and more.
41 placements and counting.
4 qualified candidate interviews — delivered in week 1.
Interviews
2 Final round interviews delivered in week 2.
Hires
1 hire delivered in 30 days. 2 More hires delivered in 60 days.
We are very happy with how things are going so far. These candidates are much more in line with the types of candidates we've been wanting to see.
— Toby Terrell, Regional Manager
Filled in 2 months.
A leading manufacturer needed a specialized Manufacturing Engineer. The role had been open for 6 months and other agencies had come up empty.
After no success with other agencies, the client reached out to us. Within 3 weeks of contract signing we had found the candidate they hired. The interview process, offer, and start date took 5 more weeks, for 2 months total from contract signed to start date.
Role open before Essenti
Time to find the candidate
Contract signed to start date
Your Hardest Roles Don't Fill From Job Boards.
Top Talent Isn't Looking
The best leaders are already employed and never see your job posting.
Generic Agencies Give Up
Most agencies work the same job boards and databases. When a role is specialized or executive, they run out of names fast.
Hard-to-fill roles need direct, targeted search and mass outreach — not another posting.
Every Week a Critical Seat Stays Empty, Output Slips.
A specialized operations or leadership role can drive several times its salary in output. When that seat sits open for months, the cost compounds in lost throughput, overtime, and burned-out managers.
Delay Compounds
Burnout spreads, throughput drops, and a rushed hire often reopens the role within months.
Generic Agencies Make It Worse
Agencies that can't reach the right people leave you paying for months of wasted search time.
Essenti Finds the People Others Can't Reach.
We run direct, targeted searches for specialized and executive roles across a range of industries. We go after the people who aren't looking, not just the ones who apply.
Contingency Fee
You pay only when you hire. We charge 20% for an exclusive search and 25% for a non-exclusive search.
Includes a 90 Day Replacement Guarantee
Where We Find Your People.
Our search goes beyond job boards and into the networks of the people who actually do the work.
We cover the full United States.
skilled trades professionals
U.S. manufacturing workers
commercial truck drivers
operations and industrial managers
executive and specialized roles
Frequently Asked Questions
How are we different from a traditional recruiting agency?
We focus on specialized and executive roles with difficult to find talent. We use a variety of strategies to identify potential candidates for your role including passive relationship building and partnerships with other agencies and organizations around the country.
How do your fees work?
We charge on a contingency basis, so you pay only when you hire. 20% for an exclusive search, 25% for a non-exclusive search. A retainer is also available if you prefer that structure.
What roles do you typically fill?
We specialize in hard-to-fill roles in manufacturing, construction, and logistics, including engineers, plant and operations leaders, skilled trades managers, and executive positions.
How fast can we get started?
Most searches move quickly once we begin. Our recent search took 3 weeks from contract to finding the candidate, and 2 months total to start date.
What if we already have an internal HR team?
That's common. We work alongside your HR team to reach candidates your team can't access through standard channels.
What types of roles and compensation do you work with?
We focus on full-time, direct placement roles typically ranging from $90,000 to $300,000+ a year in compensation.
Have a Role That's Been Open Too Long?
Tell us about the position. In a 15-minute call we'll walk through the search, what makes it hard to fill, and whether Essenti is the right fit.
Share the Role
Identify the Gaps
Confirm Fit
Outline a Search Plan
A diagnosis, not a pitch. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you.