Platform Overview

The operating
system for
executive recruiting.

One platform that covers your entire revenue cycle — from first prospect call to final placement payment. Your team stays on the phones. The system handles the rest.

7
Tools replaced
0
Manual CRM entries after calls
<60s
Call to logged notes
100%
Revenue cycle coverage
From prospect qualification and proposal through placement, invoicing, and payment collection — fully automated.
1
AI assistant per recruiter
Each recruiter gets their own dedicated AI assistant with isolated memory and full access to your firm's pipeline.
6
Core platform modules
Pipeline, AI assistance, voice, proposals, billing, and a client portal — purpose-built for mid-market executive recruiting.
The challenge

"We abandoned our CRM. It was working against us."

Mid-market recruiting firms are caught between tools built for high-volume applicant tracking and platforms designed for retained C-suite search. Neither fits the contingent model. The result: fragmented stacks, manual data entry, and no real visibility into the business.

01

Fragmented toolstack

CRM, dialer, invoicing, proposals, email, and calendar all operate in silos. Data doesn't move between them. Your team spends hours bridging the gaps manually.

02

Manual CRM entry

Recruiters spending 30+ minutes a day logging calls, updating stages, and writing notes — time that should be on the phone building relationships and closing searches.

03

No pipeline visibility

No real-time view of team activity, which searches are healthy, which are stalling, or whether current activity will hit revenue targets 60–90 days from now.

The platform

Everything your
firm runs on.

Every module is purpose-built for contingent executive recruiting — not adapted from generic enterprise software or stretched from a different use case.

Module 02

Voice & Calling

Every recruiter gets a dedicated business number. Every call is recorded, transcribed, and logged to the correct candidate record — automatically — before the recruiter hangs up. Zero manual note-taking.

Module 03

Candidate Sourcing

Connect your existing contact data subscriptions (ZoomInfo, SignalHire) and LinkedIn imports. Your AI assistant searches your database first, then pulls in and enriches external candidates on request.

Module 04

Proposals & Signing

AI-drafted proposals delivered as polished PDFs. Engagement letters and offer summaries with built-in e-signature — no third-party accounts required for your clients, no per-document costs for you.

Module 05

Billing & Payments

Placement invoices auto-generate when an offer is signed. Clients pay by ACH or card via an embedded payment link. Your accounting software stays in sync — zero manual entry from placement to payment.

Module 06

Interview Coordination

When a candidate moves to the interview stage, the platform checks all calendars, suggests three time slots, sends invites to every party, and queues SMS reminders — automatically.

Module 07

Microsoft 365

Connect your existing Microsoft 365 accounts. Emails sync to candidate records automatically. Calendar availability is checked in real time. Your AI assistant sends from your own email identity.

Module 08

Workflow Automation

Event-driven rules run your firm's repetitive operations. When a letter is signed, a search opens. When an action item goes overdue, a manager is notified. Configurable per firm. No code required.

Module 09

Client Portal

A clean, professional view for your hiring managers. Candidate submissions, feedback, document signing, and invoice payment — all in one link. No account creation required.

AI assistant

Your recruiters'
best hire.

Every recruiter on your team gets their own dedicated AI assistant — with isolated memory, full access to your live pipeline, and the ability to take real action.

Available in Microsoft Teams, in-platform, and running autonomously in the background. It processes call transcripts as they arrive, updates records without being asked, and flags situations that need a human — all while your team stays on the phones.

Post-call processing
Reads every transcript the moment a call ends. Extracts notes, action items, comp discussions, and availability windows — structured and logged automatically.
Candidate sourcing
Searches your database first. Then queries your connected data sources by title, location, industry, and comp range. Returns candidates ready to add to a search.
Pipeline intelligence
Knows your live pipeline. Ask about team activity, search health, fill rate, or revenue forecast — and get an accurate answer in seconds, any time.
Document drafting
Generates candidate write-ups, client proposals, scheduling emails, and offer summaries. Ready to review and send in one click — written in your voice.
AI Assistant — Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen
Find me 20 VP of Finance candidates in Dallas with SaaS experience and add them to the Acme Corp search.
AI Assistant
Done. Added 20 candidates to Acme Corp.

14 have verified direct-dial numbers.
6 need contact enrichment — run that now?

Also: we placed a VP of Finance at a Dallas SaaS company last year. I found 4 similar profiles already in your database. Add them to the shortlist?
AI Assistant — post-call
Call with John Smith logged.

He's interested but wants $185K vs. your $170K budget. Open to relocation.

Action items extracted:
— Send him the company's growth deck
— Follow up Thursday if no response

I've drafted a scheduling email to the Acme hiring manager. Review before sending?
Sarah Chen
What's our pipeline looking like this week?
AI Assistant
3 active searches — 2 healthy, 1 flagged.
47 calls this week · 12 connections · 8 added to pipeline.
2 interviews scheduled.

Acme Corp hasn't moved in 8 days — may need attention.
Revenue lifecycle

From first call
to final payment.

The platform manages every step of the revenue cycle — no process falls through the cracks, no step requires manual chasing.

01
Business Development

Qualify the opportunity

Track prospects through a structured BD pipeline with stage-based progression. The AI assistant helps draft outreach, logs every touchpoint, and surfaces similar clients from past searches to sharpen your pitch. Proposal close rates and average sales cycles are tracked automatically.

What the platform handles
BD pipeline with configurable prospect stages
AI-drafted proposal narratives with fee structure
Branded PDF proposals emailed directly to clients
Close rate and average sales cycle tracking
02
Engagement

Sign the engagement letter

When a client is ready to proceed, send the engagement letter in two clicks. Built-in e-signature — no third-party accounts for your client, no per-envelope fees for you. The signed document is stored automatically and the search opens immediately.

What the platform handles
Engagement letter with built-in e-signature
Auto-filled fee %, guarantee period, and terms
Preview before sending — prevents merge errors
Search project opens automatically on signing
Kickoff call scheduled via calendar integration
03
Active Search

Work the search

The kanban pipeline takes over. Recruiters make calls — the AI handles everything after. Transcripts logged, notes extracted, stages updated, emails drafted. The CRM fills itself while your team stays focused on the phones. Search health is scored continuously so nothing goes cold without a flag.

What the platform handles
Post-call transcription, notes, and action items — automatic
Stage transitions logged with timestamps
Search health score updated in real time
Market intelligence report generated at key milestones
04
Candidate Submittal

Present your shortlist

The AI generates a polished, branded 5-page candidate write-up for each finalist — executive summary, career narrative, key qualifications, and your recruiter's recommendation. Posted to the client portal for review. No email attachments, no formatting work.

What the platform handles
AI-generated 5-page candidate write-up in under 60 seconds
Branded to your firm — logo, colors, recruiter name
Client reviews and gives feedback in their portal
Interview scheduling triggered automatically on approval
05
Placement & Payment

Close and collect

Offer summary is e-signed by both client and candidate. Invoice auto-creates with the exact fee amount. Payment link included. Your accounting software is updated when the payment clears. The guarantee clock starts on placement — and is tracked for the full guarantee period.

What the platform handles
Offer summary e-signed by client and candidate
Invoice auto-created: base salary × fee %
ACH / card payment link embedded in invoice
Accounting system marked paid automatically
6-month guarantee clock starts on placement date
06
Post-Placement

Manage guarantees

If a guarantee is invoked, the platform creates a replacement search automatically at zero fee, notifies the team immediately, and tracks the outcome. Nothing falls through the cracks at the most sensitive moment in the client relationship.

What the platform handles
5-month proactive check-in alert before window closes
Guarantee status tracked per placement
Replacement search auto-opened at zero fee if invoked
Full audit trail for every guarantee action
Intelligence

Know your numbers.
Forecast the future.

Real-time KPIs at every level of your firm. With a 60–90 day revenue forecast driven by today's activity data.

Active Searches
14 open
Across 3 recruiters this month
Pipeline Value
$612K
Projected fee revenue at current pace
Avg. Time to Fill
38 days
Down 6 days from last quarter
Fill Rate
74%
Placements per search opened

Recruiter KPIs

Daily, weekly, and monthly performance per recruiter: calls made, connection rate, candidates added, stage transitions, open action items. Role-scoped — each person sees what's relevant to them.

Revenue Forecasting

Today's calling activity predicts revenue 60–90 days out. A health bar shows whether the team is pacing to hit targets — and surfaces specific recommendations if they're falling short.

Market Intelligence Reports

AI-generated coaching reports for your clients: compensation benchmarks, candidate market realities, rejection reason breakdowns. Auto-generated at key milestones and shareable as branded PDFs.

Client experience

A portal your clients
will actually use.

Hiring managers access everything they need — without creating an account, downloading anything, or sending a single email.

Client Portal — Acme Corp ● Active Search
VP of Finance — Acme Corp
Recruiter: Sarah Chen  ·  Started March 3, 2026
Sourcing Screening Submitted Interview Offer Placed
34
Sourced
12
Screened
5
Submitted
2
Interviews
JR
James Rodriguez
CFO at DataVault · 14 yrs experience
ML
Michelle Lee
VP Finance at ScaleOps · 11 yrs experience
DK
David Kim
Director of Finance at Vertify · 9 yrs experience

Candidate review

Clients see each submitted candidate's write-up, background summary, and key qualifications. One-click feedback triggers the scheduling workflow automatically — no back-and-forth emails or spreadsheet trackers.

Document signing

Engagement letters, NDAs, and offer summaries are signed directly in the portal. No account creation, no third-party login required. Your client clicks a link, reviews, and signs. Done.

Invoice payment

Placement invoices are viewable and payable directly in the portal via ACH or card. No wire transfers, no checks. Payment confirmation goes to both parties the moment it clears.

Search transparency

Real-time progress view showing how many candidates have been sourced, screened, and submitted. The market intelligence report shows clients exactly why the search is trending the way it is — backed by data.

Workflow automation

Rules that run your firm.

Pre-built automation rules handle repetitive operations across the full revenue cycle. Configurable per firm. No code, no plugins.

When this happens The platform does this Mode
Engagement letter signed Search project created + kickoff call scheduled on recruiter's calendar Automatic
Call ends Transcript processed → notes, action items, and key data extracted → candidate record updated Automatic
Candidate → Interview stage AI drafts scheduling email + checks all parties' calendar availability, suggests time slots Automatic
Offer summary signed Placement invoice created → payment link emailed → accounting record created → guarantee clock starts Automatic
Action item overdue 24h Recruiter and manager notified in Teams with the specific item and candidate context Automatic
Search health → red Recruiter and manager notified with specific recommendations for re-engaging the search Automatic
Placement hits 5 months Recruiter flagged for proactive client check-in before the guarantee window closes Automatic
Guarantee invoked Replacement search opened at zero fee + full team notified immediately + original placement marked Automatic
Team structure

Built for how recruiting
firms actually work.

Role-based access ensures every person on your team sees exactly what they need — and nothing they don't.

Role 01
Recruiter
Their personal workspace. Pipeline, calls, AI assistant, and their own KPIs. Focused on working searches and building relationships without administrative overhead.
  • Personal KPI dashboard — daily, weekly, monthly
  • Their assigned searches and candidates
  • Dedicated AI assistant with isolated memory
  • Full call history and transcripts
  • Candidate write-up generation
  • Interview scheduling and calendar coordination
Role 02
Manager
Full team visibility with operational controls. Real-time view of every recruiter's activity, pipeline health, and revenue forecast — with the ability to intervene when searches need attention.
  • Everything available to Recruiters
  • Full team KPI breakdown by recruiter
  • All searches and candidates across the firm
  • Revenue and activity forecasting
  • Firm-wide interview calendar
  • Search health alerts with recommendations
Role 03
Firm Admin
Full operational and financial control. Manages billing, users, integrations, AI assistant instances, and all firm-wide settings and defaults.
  • Everything available to Managers
  • Billing, invoices, and subscription management
  • User management, roles, and onboarding
  • Integration management and credentials
  • AI assistant oversight — status, memory, controls
  • Voice number inventory and calling settings
Security & compliance

Enterprise-grade.
From day one.

Data Isolation

Every firm's data is fully isolated. Your candidates, clients, and pipeline are never accessible to another firm on the platform — architecturally enforced, not just policy.

Sandboxed AI

Each AI assistant runs in a hardened container with strict network controls and filesystem restrictions. Your data never leaves your firm's security boundary.

Full Audit Log

Every action — user, automated, or AI-triggered — is logged with a timestamp and actor. Complete traceability for compliance reviews, disputes, and internal oversight.

Role-Based Access

Fine-grained permissions ensure each role sees only what they're authorized to access — enforced by default, not something that requires manual configuration per user.

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Placed is purpose-built for mid-market contingent executive recruiting. No adapting generic software to your model. No workarounds. The full revenue cycle — owned end to end.