FAQs
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Which industries do you serve?
We fill roles for nutraceuticals companies in the United States. This includes ingredients suppliers, CDMOs, and brands.
We are open and able to be your strategic recruitment partner in all 50 states and Canada. Europe soon! If we aren’t the right fit for your company, we probably know who is.
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What engagement models do you offer?
We offer Contingent, Priority (Hybrid), and Retained Package models. For companies hiring multiple roles (3 or more per year), our retained package structure offers the fastest delivery and up to 40% fee reduction.
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Can you help us hire fractional talent?
Yes. We place fractional executives in Sales, Ops, Regulatory, Quality, R&D, and Marketing.
This is ideal for companies who need part-time leadership expertise without full-time payroll burden.
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What roles do you fill most?
We specialize in high-impact commercial, operational, quality, compliance, and innovation leadership roles within the natural products industry.
Examples include:
VP Sales, VP Marketing, Director of QA/Regulatory, Head of R&D, Director of Operations, Supply Chain, eComm leaders, and formulation leadership. -
Do you charge fees on bonuses, commission, or equity?
No. We only calculate fees using base salary.
The exception is if base salary is less than 50% of total compensation. In that case, we use a mutually agreeable estimate of 75% of total compensation at a 20% fee, only for that role.
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Can we spread payments over time?
Yes. Retained package engagements allow monthly payment plans over 12 or 24 months without increasing total cost.
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What is your replacement guarantee?
In the off-chance a candidate does not work out, we offer one replacement per role.
For contingent & priority searches, should a candidate leave on their own or be terminated in the first 90 days, we will replace the first candidate one time for free.
For retained packages, the same terms apply except the guarantee period is extended to 180 days.
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Do you take credit cards or offer payment plans?
Yes, we take credit cards. Please note that for all credit card transactions there will be a 3% processing fee added.
We also offer 12-24 month payment plans for retain pacakges. Our goal is to be as flexible and easy to work with as possible.
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Do you accept referrals?
Yes! Did you know that we offer finder’s fees for referrals? When you refer either a client or candidate who hires or gets hired using our services, we will send you a thank you for the referral of $1,000 USD.
Referrals are our favorite method of finding new clients and candidates. Please get in touch with us and provide us with the contact info of your referral.
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How long will it take to fill my company's open role?
We will have no less than two qualified candidates presented to you within ten business days. The rest depends on how fast you move. The goal is to fill the position as soon as possible.
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What is AI Search Optimzation?
We use Hatter AI’s proprietary platform’s technology to analyze your website’s content and AI platform data to create high-quality, LLM-tuned, long-tail SEO content designed to attract high-intent traffic.
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How long does it take to see results from AI Search Optimization?
Unlike paying for ads, AI Search Optimization is organic marketing. It takes humans interacting with LLMs plus time to see results and actionable data. We typically see real, tangible results within 30-60 days.
