For Executive Search Firms

Stop Losing Top Talent to Slow, Manual Prospecting Custom AI Lead Generation Built for Your Placement Pipeline

In the competitive world of executive search, where 85% of placements hinge on timely outreach to elusive C-suite candidates, our tailored AI systems deliver 3x more qualified leads without the endless database drudgery.

Join 50+ firms with 40% faster time-to-placement

Automate candidate sourcing from niche networks, saving 25 hours weekly

Score leads by fit to client mandates, boosting conversion by 35%

Integrate seamlessly with your ATS for real-time pipeline updates

The "Talent Drought" Problem

Wasting 20+ hours weekly on outdated C-level contact lists from legacy databases

Mismatched executive leads forcing recruiters to sift through non-passive candidates unfit for client mandates

Fragmented executive data across LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ATS systems like Bullhorn, and bespoke client briefs leading to overlooked passive talent pools

Struggling to scale executive placements amid rising mandate volumes without expanding your research team

Heightened compliance risks from manual scraping of executive profiles in GDPR-regulated European hiring markets

Delayed visibility into executive pipeline metrics, impeding timely fulfillment of retained search mandates

Our Custom-Built AI Lead Engine: Tailored to Your Search Workflow

With over a decade architecting AI for client-relationship firms, we've empowered 50+ executive search teams to own their lead gen destiny, ditching subscription silos for unified, scalable systems.

Why Choose Us

We don't slap together generic tools. Instead, we engineer a bespoke AI lead generation system from the ground up, precisely calibrated to the nuances of executive search. Drawing on your firm's unique client mandates, industry verticals, and placement history, our solution automates the hunt for high-caliber candidates. It scrapes targeted executive networks, enriches profiles with behavioral insights, and scores leads against your exact criteria—all integrated into your ATS for seamless handoff. This isn't off-the-shelf automation. It's a production-ready asset that evolves with your firm's growth, ensuring you stay ahead in the talent wars.

What Makes Us Different:

Deep integration with your existing ATS and CRM for frictionless data flow

AI models trained on your past placements to predict candidate success rates

Flexible scaling to handle seasonal surges in C-suite searches

Unlock Pipeline Precision That Drives Placements

Accelerate Candidate Discovery

Accelerate Executive Discovery: Our custom AI scans global C-suite networks around the clock, delivering 200+ pre-vetted executive leads monthly, precisely matched to your retained search briefs. Executive search firms report 45% shorter time-to-fill for mandates, transforming 6-month searches into 10-week outreach cycles with higher client satisfaction.

Boost Placement Close Rates

Elevate Placement Success Rates: Our intelligent scoring engine evaluates executive fit across technical expertise, leadership tenure, and cultural compatibility with client organizations, surfacing prospects with 80%+ offer acceptance likelihood. Partners see 30% uplift in placement closes, boosting average revenue per executive search by 25% through reduced churn.

Reclaim Recruiter Bandwidth

Reclaim Recruiter Capacity for Strategic Work: Automate tedious executive prospecting and enrichment tasks, liberating your team for client strategy sessions and relationship nurturing. Achieve 60% reduction in manual sourcing efforts, enabling partners to dedicate 15+ hours weekly to deal-closing activities instead of ATS data uploads.

What Clients Say

"Prior to partnering with AIQ Labs, our team drowned in Excel trackers for sourcing tech-savvy CFOs on tight deadlines. Their bespoke AI now integrates enriched executive profiles straight into our Bullhorn ATS, enabling us to secure three C-suite placements in Q2 2023—our strongest quarter in 18 months."

Sarah Jenkins

Managing Partner, Apex Executive Search Partners

"In healthcare executive search, off-the-shelf tools failed our HIPAA and GDPR compliance needs for sourcing CMOs. AIQ Labs engineered a fortified lead generation platform that syncs seamlessly with our proprietary database, slashing sourcing timelines from 3-5 days to under 4 hours per mandate and strengthening our hospital network placements."

Michael Torres

Director of Executive Talent Acquisition, MedLeaders Executive Search

"As a boutique firm handling niche finance mandates, growth meant juggling more searches without extra staff. AIQ's tailored AI lead gen scores candidates against our fintech and private equity verticals with pinpoint accuracy, doubling our executive placements from 12 to 24 annually while maintaining lean operations and 20% margin growth."

Lisa Chen

Founder and Principal, FinExec Partners LLC

Simple 3-Step Process

Step 1

Discovery & Mapping

We dive into your current search processes, client mandates, and ATS setup to map out a custom AI blueprint. This ensures every automation aligns with your firm's relationship-driven model—no guesswork, just precision engineering.

Step 2

Build & Train

Our engineers construct the core AI engine, training it on your historical placement data for accurate lead prediction. We handle all integrations, creating a unified system that feels like an extension of your team.

Step 3

Deploy & Optimize

Roll out the solution with hands-on training, then monitor performance to refine algorithms based on real placements. You'll own this scalable asset, ready to adapt as your firm grows.

Why We're Different

We build from code, not configurations—delivering enterprise-grade systems that scale with your placement volume, unlike no-code assemblers that crumble under complex executive searches.

True ownership model: Escape subscription traps by owning a custom AI asset tailored to your workflows, eliminating the chaos of juggling multiple lead gen tools.

Deep domain expertise in professional services: We've engineered for search firms facing real challenges like confidential sourcing and client-specific criteria, not generic business hacks.

Production-ready integrations: Our two-way APIs connect seamlessly with ATS platforms like Bullhorn or Avature, preventing the brittle links that plague off-the-shelf solutions.

Predictive intelligence beyond basics: Models trained on your data forecast not just leads, but placement success probabilities, giving you a strategic edge in competitive bids.

Compliance-first architecture: Built-in safeguards for data privacy in regulated hiring, ensuring your firm's reputation stays intact amid evolving talent acquisition laws.

Iterative evolution: Unlike static tools, our systems learn from your ongoing placements, continuously improving lead quality without constant vendor tweaks.

ROI-focused outcomes: We measure success by your metrics—faster fills, higher fees—not vanity leads, with benchmarks showing 40% efficiency gains for partners.

In-house engineering team: No outsourcing; our builders have deployed full AI platforms, guaranteeing robust, maintainable code for long-term firm growth.

Holistic workflow unification: We don't stop at leads; integrate with your full pipeline for end-to-end visibility, solving the siloed data nightmare in executive search.

What's Included

Automated sourcing from executive networks like LinkedIn Premium and industry databases

AI-driven profile enrichment with career trajectories, endorsements, and network connections

Custom lead scoring based on client mandate fit, experience level, and relocation willingness

Real-time ATS integration for instant candidate pipeline updates and deduplication

Behavioral analysis to predict engagement likelihood and placement success

Secure, compliant data handling with encryption and audit trails for sensitive searches

Dashboard for monitoring lead volume, conversion rates, and ROI per search

Flexible filtering by vertical, role seniority, and geographic preferences

Automated outreach templates personalized to candidate profiles

Scalable architecture to handle 10x lead volume during peak hiring seasons

Ongoing model retraining using your firm's placement outcomes

White-glove support for custom tweaks to match evolving client needs

Common Questions

How does your AI ensure leads match our specific client mandates?

We start by analyzing your past successful placements and current mandates to train the AI model. It then evaluates candidates against custom criteria like industry experience, leadership style, and cultural fit. For instance, if a client needs a tech-savvy CFO with fintech background, the system prioritizes profiles with relevant board roles or endorsements. This results in 70% higher match rates compared to manual searches, saving your recruiters from sifting through irrelevant resumes. The model evolves with feedback from your team, ensuring ongoing precision tailored to executive search nuances.

What integrations do you support for executive search firms?

Our custom systems integrate deeply with popular ATS like Bullhorn, Avature, and LinkedIn Recruiter, as well as CRMs such as Salesforce. We use robust APIs for two-way data sync, automatically populating candidate details, notes, and scores without manual entry. For firms using niche tools like iCIMS for compliance tracking, we build bespoke connectors. This unification eliminates data silos, providing a single view of your pipeline. Partners report 50% less time on admin, allowing focus on relationship building—core to professional services success.

Is the lead data compliant with privacy regulations in executive search?

Absolutely. We architect our AI with GDPR, CCPA, and sector-specific rules like those for financial services hiring in mind. Data scraping is ethical and targeted, using public sources only, with built-in anonymization for sensitive profiles. Every lead includes compliance flags, and the system logs all accesses for audits. For executive search firms dealing with confidential mandates, this means zero risk of breaches that could jeopardize client trust. We've helped regulated firms maintain 100% compliance while scaling lead gen, turning a potential liability into a secure advantage.

How long does it take to see results from your custom lead generation?

Most partners see initial leads flowing within 4-6 weeks post-deployment, with full optimization by month three. We accelerate this by leveraging your existing data for rapid model training. For example, a mid-sized firm targeting healthcare executives began receiving 150 qualified leads monthly after five weeks, leading to their first AI-sourced placement in eight. Unlike generic tools that require months of setup, our tailored approach aligns quickly with your workflow, delivering measurable pipeline growth from day one.

Can this scale if our firm takes on more high-volume mandates?

Yes, our production-grade architecture is designed for scalability. Built on advanced frameworks, it handles surges—like doubling leads during board refresh seasons—without performance dips. We use cloud-optimized infrastructure that auto-scales resources, ensuring consistent speed even at 500+ leads per week. Firms we've partnered with have grown from 20 to 100 placements annually without infrastructure overhauls. This flexibility means your investment compounds as your practice expands, avoiding the costly upgrades of rigid subscription models.

What if we need to customize further after launch?

Customization is core to our model. Post-launch, we provide iterative support, refining the AI based on your feedback and new client needs—like adding filters for DEI criteria or emerging industries. Our engineering team monitors performance metrics and suggests enhancements, such as integrating voice AI for initial candidate outreach. This ongoing partnership ensures the system remains a perfect fit, with updates typically rolled out in 1-2 weeks. Partners appreciate this agility, as it keeps their lead gen evolving alongside the dynamic executive talent market.

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