Retained search
with discretion.
The stakes are higher, the timelines are longer, and the relationships matter more. Placr is built for firms that understand this.
Built for searches that take months, not days
Executive search demands a different kind of platform. Not more features, the right ones.
of candidate data encrypted at rest
Executive searches demand absolute confidentiality, and Placr delivers it by default. Named or blind submissions, granular access controls, and full audit trails on every action.
average relationship timeline before a placement
Your CRM should track years of conversations, not just the current mandate. Placr maintains a living history of every touchpoint, meeting, and follow-up across the entire relationship.
faster proposal turnaround
Structured intake forms generate search proposals your clients can approve in one click. No more rewriting the same brief in a Word doc for every new mandate.
candidate portal completion rate
Senior candidates expect a premium experience, not a clunky login form from 2012. Magic links, mobile-first design, and a two-minute onboarding flow they’ll actually finish.
Confidential Search Management
Control exactly who sees what, at every stage. Blind submissions protect candidate identities until your client is ready, and access controls ensure only authorised stakeholders see sensitive information.
- Toggle between blind and named submissions per candidate
- Role-based access with full audit trail
- Encrypted data at rest and in transit
Relationship CRM
Executive search is a relationship business that spans years. Placr tracks every touchpoint, from initial coffee to closed placement, so you never lose context on a candidate or client.
- Full interaction timeline with meeting notes and attachments
- Automated follow-up reminders so relationships never go cold
- Tag candidates by industry, function, and seniority for future mandates
Discussed board-level opportunity. Open to confidential conversations.
Sent market report on PE compensation trends.
Coffee at AESC conference. Interested in non-exec roles mid-2026.
Referred by James K. Background: 20yr PE, ex-McKinsey.
Structured Intake & Proposals
Stop rewriting the same brief in a Word document for every mandate. Intake forms capture the full role specification in a structured format, then generate a polished proposal your client can approve in one click.
- Guided intake with role spec, compensation range, and timeline
- Auto-generated search proposals from intake data
- Client approval workflow with digital sign-off
Client Transparency Portal
Give your clients real-time visibility into search progress, on their terms. They see longlists, shortlists, and candidate profiles when you choose to share them. No login required.
- Magic-link access, no accounts, no passwords
- Live status updates on every candidate in the search
- Structured feedback and shortlisting with one click