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Executive Search &
Leadership Consulting

Why Valor Front?

EXPERTISE

25 years; 5K Leaders placed

EXPERTISE

Ranked Top 1% in the U.S.

EXPERIENCE

25 years; 1,500+ Leaders placed

CREDIBILITY

5-Star Client Testimonials
(view here)

SAVINGS

30% less than a 
traditional search firm

INNOVATION

Next-Gen Executive Search + Leadership Development Program 

ACCOUNTABILITY

Performance-based pricing
Metrics-driven process
1-year guarantee

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About Us

We recruit Exceptional Leaders for Outstanding Organizations.

To win the war for talent, organizations need a partner who demonstrates uncommon Valor on the Front lines.

 

We specialize in identifying and placing leadership talent at the Director, VP, and C-Suite levels. 

 

Our key functional areas of focus are Sales, Operations, Accounting, Technology, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Engineering.

 

Our expertise spans diverse industries such as Private Equity, Manufacturing, Data Center, Industrial Services, and Technology.

Our Process

We have a 50-point, 10-week process led by nationally ranked industry veteran John Binkley, supported by an experienced team that leverages Next-Generation AI, assessments, automation, algorithms, and accountability systems. 

Following a successful placement, we provide a one-year leadership development program to ensure seamless assimilation, retention, and sustained impact.

Week 1

Phase 1: Strategy

  • Recruitment Strategy Meeting 

  • Recruitment Strategy Follow-up  

  • Job Description Co-creation  

  • Recruitment Strategy Co-creation 

  • Compensation Reporting Submitted 

  • Statement of Work Submitted

Phase 2: Research

  • Strategic Research

  • Research Alignment Meeting with Client  

  • Research Status Report Submitted 

Weeks 2-3

Phase 3: Sourcing

  • 10-point Strategic Sourcing

Phase 4: Recruiting

  • 7-Point Candidate Recruiting 

Phase 5: Development & Qualification 

  • 7-Point Candidate Qualification

Phase 6: Status Reporting

  • Status Reports Sent 

Weeks 4-8

Phase 7: Candidate Presentation

  • 5 Point Candidate Presentation 

Phase 8: Interview Process Management

  • Weekly Client Huddle

  • Interview Process Management 

  • Assessments Initiated

  • Customized Reference Checks

  • Background Check 

Our Metrics

7 Days

50 Candidates Identified 

15 Days

3 Qualified Candidates Presented 

5:1

Candidates Presented to Placement Ratio

70

Days to Fill 

97%

Retention Rate

Weeks 9-10

Phase 9: Offer, Resignation & Counteroffer Mitigation

  • Offer Management

  • Resignation Management 

  • Counteroffer Mitigation 

  • Career Transition Management 

Phase 10: Assimiliation & 
Leadership Development 

  • Start Day Celebration

  • Actualized Leadership Consulting 

  • ​Leadership Development Program Initiated 

  • 30/60/90 Check-in 

  • 12-month Guarantee

What people say about us:

Testimonials

"I’ve known John for 25 yrs; he conducts his personal & professional life with the highest degree of integrity, character & servant leadership. My recommendation could not come more highly."

Reince Priebus

fmr. White House Chief of Staff,

President Michael Best & Friedrich,

Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world

“John Binkley has proven to be one of the most effective weapons in my arsenal to win the war for talent. My recommendation could not come more strongly.”

Ron Lutwiller

President, Bonitz 

“John has been my go-to leadership recruitment partner for over 15 years and 20+ placements. He runs a highly effective, metrics-driven process that consistently delivers results reinforced by a performance-based pricing model I simply haven’t seen in his industry. I consider John a vital strategic partner to my success.”

Richard Wright

COO, Aalberts 

Clients

A few examples from the hundreds of clients we've had the privilege to serve.

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