Naviga Recruiting:
Nationwide Search Services
Global Employers, U.S. Talent
Boutique Agility Meets Premier Executive Search
For Employers
Exclusive & Retained Search Success:
- 95% Retention Rate
- 1 in 4 Candidates Hired
- Your Trusted Talent Partner
Naviga is an executive search firm for sales, marketing, finance, and operations. We operate as a true extension of your team, customizing every partnership to fit your unique needs and providing deep talent acquisition expertise, industry insight, and white-glove service.
Our proprietary search process, refined over 2 decades, ensures precision and delivers results. Each candidate undergoes a thorough internal evaluation before presentation, driving a success rate of 1 hire per 4 candidates presented and a 95% retention rate year after year.
For Professionals
The Informed Candidate Approach
At Naviga, we believe that an informed candidate is an empowered one. Our unique approach goes far beyond a standard job description, providing you with a transparent and comprehensive view of every opportunity.
We equip you with in-depth details on the client’s business opportunity, the strategic goals of the position, and the vision of the hiring managers. This ensures you have a complete understanding of the role, allowing you to confidently and deliberately pursue the right career move.
What We Do
Recruiting Solutions That Fit Your Growth Strategy
Executive Search
Leadership
Individual Contributor
Contingent Workforce Solutions
Built for Business-Critical Roles
Our Specialties
Search Executive, Leadership, Professional and Contract Positions
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
Why Choose Naviga?
We Deliver. They Talk.
Naviga did a really good job of representing my interests and representing the interest of the client equally. It restored my faith in dealing with recruiters and set a new standard.
Brian Purcell, Vice President of Sales
Placed with our client Lockstep Technology Group
Working with Naviga made me feel like I had a partner who was very invested in me and that made the entire experience simple. Someone who could reach out to the company so I didn’t have to do all of the legwork. I could really focus on what mattered to me.
Robyn Spanier, Senior Director of New Business Intake
Placed with our client DLA Piper
Naviga was the first recruiter I had ever worked with and they set the bar high. I had a very positive experience working with them. I can tell that they really care about their candidates and that they really want them to succeed.
Cindy Dickens, Director of Brand and Culture
Richman Property Services
My biggest takeaway from working with Naviga was the communication piece. It was how professionally Naviga presented themselves. It was making sure they were also looking out for my best interest.
Leonard Trinidad, Vice President of Sales
Placed with our Client SolveHR
It felt like we were true partners with Naviga and that was really big. They took the time to understand who I was, who the firm was, what our needs were and our pain points. Instead of feeling like a business transaction, there was a partnership in Naviga helping us find the right person for the right reasons.
Nicholas Halar
Senior HR Associate, Forensic Risk Alliance
Our recent Director of Sales hire is doing amazing – a rock star! He’s a true coach, cheerleader, and he has fun with his team. He’s bringing in more than impressive numbers Q1 – ranked as #1 across the entire company.
John Makarewicz
President, Mark Spain Real Estate
I wanted to thank you for being responsible for this amazing new opportunity. Today was my first day and I felt like I was in Oz. I stepped out of a black and white old life into a new life in technicolor. You are my Glenda. Thank you!
Amrita, Placed with our client
Briggs Equipment
I really appreciated the way I could talk to the Naviga recruiter casually. She shared a wealth of information.
Diane Eakin, Territory Sales Manager
Placed with our client Pinpoint Information Systems
Thank you for a job well done! Your hire is doing excellent. We will be contacting you for asssitance to recruit our Q4 sales rep hire in the next few months.
Executive Leader
Dimension Design
Naviga has a team of good listeners and asked some great questions when learning about us. They had the desire and ability to customize a search to our needs. Naviga listened to our ideas and were able to overlay them with their expertise to find us some great salespeople.
Sven Kins
Managing Director, Cook M&A
I was very impressed with Naviga’s services; they screened good quality candidates and really understood the scope of the available position. I feel I received a fitting candidate and I’m very excited!
Tim McHugh
Regional Sales Manager, SimplexGrinnell
Naviga doing the vetting process, being selective with candidates and having reasonable fees is a benefit to me. There’s a true vested interest in being successful & I liked the proactive communication between Kathleen, Julia and myself.
Reid Wilson
HR Director, Briggs
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