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

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 Data Center, Manufacturing and Professional Services.

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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

Recruiting Strategy Meeting with Client
Compensation Reporting sent to Client
Recruitment Strategy Timeline sent to Client

Phase 2: Marketing

EVP (Employer Value Proposition) Creation
National Job Advertisement
Candidate Marketing Messaging Created

Weeks 2-3

Phase 3: Research

Identify Target: Industries, Competitors, Companies, Associations, and Networks

Phase 4: Sourcing

Identify Target Candidates by our 12-Point Strategic Sourcing Strategy
Status Report 1 sent to Client
Candidate Pipeline sent to Client

Phase 5: Recruiting

Market Role to Candidates by our 7-Touch Strategic Recruiting Strategy
Status Report 2 sent to Client

Phase 6: Development & Qualification

Secure Qualified Candidates with our 5-Point Strategic D&Q Process

Weeks 4-8

Phase 7: Candidate Presentation

5-Point Candidate Presentation & Review

Phase 8: Interview Process Management

Weekly Client Huddle
Interview Process Management
DISC, Motivators & Leadership Assessments Initiated
Customized Reference Checks
9-Point Background Check

Our Metrics

10 Days

50 Candidates Identified

15 Days

Candidate Presentations Begins

20 Days

3-5 Candidates Interviewing

45-60

Days to Offer Acceptance

97%

Retention Rate

Weeks 9-10

Phase 9: Offer, Resignation & Career Transition

Secure Offer Acceptance
Resignation, Counteroffer Mitigation, and Career Transition Management

Phase 10: Assimiliation

Initiate 12-Month Leadership Development Program

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

CEO, 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