Working With High Altitude Partners

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Everything you need to know about how we work as a food and beverage headhunter and CPG talent acquisition firm — what we charge, and what you can expect when you partner with us.

We are a retained firm. Companies in the CPG and food & beverage space retain us to lead their search from start to finish — from VP of Sales to CEO. Unlike a contingent food and beverage headhunter racing against competing recruiters, retained search means we're fully committed to every engagement. You get dedicated focus, a real process, and a partner who's accountable to results.

We work on a fixed fee instead of the traditional percentage of first-year salary. Fixed-fee recruiting means no surprises, no inflated offers to drive up our payout, and no conflict of interest. You know exactly what you're paying before we start — and our incentive is simply to find the right person for the role.

Completely. Transparent executive search isn't a promise we make — it's how we actually run every engagement. Clients get real-time access to our search portal throughout. You can see who we're reaching out to, where candidates stand in the process, and what's happening at every stage. No black box, no "trust us, we're working on it." You're in the loop the entire time.

Every finalist we present completes a detailed 2–4 page self-evaluation covering their career progression, key accomplishments, and where they want to go next. You're not just getting a resume — you're getting real insight into how a candidate thinks, what they're proud of, and whether their trajectory lines up with your role and culture.

We focus on manager-level and above placements within CPG and food & beverage companies. Our CPG talent acquisition work spans the full commercial function — sales, national accounts, foodservice — plus marketing, operations, supply chain, and finance. See the full list of recent roles we've placed across Food & Beverage, CPG, and Aviation.

We recruit across the United States. For the right role and the right candidate, geography isn't a barrier — we find the talent wherever they are.

Absolutely. Confidentiality is built into everything we do. Whether you're replacing an incumbent, navigating a sensitive org change, or simply keeping a search quiet while it's underway — we protect your company and your candidates with full discretion.

Reach out directly and we'll set up a quick call to learn about your business, the role, and what success looks like for you. From there, we'll walk you through our three-step search process and put together a proposal. No pressure, no pitch deck — just a real conversation.

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