Premier executive recruiters with expert focus on the hardware, home improvement, building materials, and consumer products industries.

1. BUILDING THE INDUSTRY…ONE HIRE AT A TIME
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Premier executive recruiters with expert focus on the
hardware, home improvement, building materials, and
consumer products industries.

2. Founded in 1992 by Jim Schaffer
A Vision for Integrity, Relevant Experience, and Industry Insider
Perspective
Jim’s Résumé:
 Chief Operating Officer, Builders Square
 President, Erb Lumber
 EVP & COO, Diamond Lumber
 Sr. Vice President & GM, Grossman’s Inc.
 Retail Management, Sears
 30+ years of experience in Corporate Leadership
A LEGACY OF INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

3. A COMMITMENT TO INTEGRITY & RESULTS
 Over 20 years of a trusted reputation for
professionalism and proven results
 More than 100 years of cumulative
industry-specific experience
 Industry insight and relevant knowledge
 Extensive network of industry contacts
 Exclusive search methodology
 Partnership relationship with our clients
 Fresh perspective and “next generation”
ideas

4. LEADERSHIP TALENT ACROSS
JOB FUNCTIONS & BUSINESS SECTORS
 Mid- to Officer-Level
Management
 Engineering & Production
Leadership
 Sales & Marketing Leadership
 Financial Leadership
 Supply Chain & Logistics
 Manufacturing, Distribution &
Retail Industries

5. YOUR NEEDS. OUR PROCESS.
 Research-Driven
 We take a ZERO-BASED APPROACH to every project.
 We tap into our EXTENSIVE INDUSTRY NETWORK and multiple databases to find top talent.
 We employ the INDUSTRY’S BEST RESEARCH TEAM to find and attract the best of the best.
 We utilize our UNIQUE SEARCH METHODOLOGY to deliver passive and active candidates
who fit the position both professionally and culturally.
 Partnership Relationship
 We PARTNER with you to successfully grow your
organization, one hire at a time.
 We LISTEN to YOU to gain a detailed understanding of
the position.
 We are COMMITTED to getting you the results you need.

6. SHARED SUCCESS.
 CandidateProfile
 We present A COMPREHENSIVE CANDIDATE PROFILE and
summary presenting all of the information we’ve
gleaned through the interview process.
 Our comprehensive profile highlights CANDIDATE
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PERSONAL INFORMATION.
 Turn-KeyManagement
 We coordinate all LOGISTICAL NEEDS throughout the
process, including Interview Scheduling, Travel
Bookings, and even constructing the Candidate Offer
to create the WIN-WINfor both client and candidate.
 Extensive Interviewing
 We evaluate the universe of talent through CHRONOLOGICAL & BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEWING to
locate the very best for your leadership team.
 We engage in INDUSTRY REFERENCING to ensure that what you see is what you get.

7. EXECUTIVE SEARCH & ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIES
 EXECUTIVE SEARCH – Fully Retained
 Officer Level
 MANAGEMENT RECRUITING – Partially Retained
 Mid-Management Level
 TALENT ID EDGE
 Individual contributor & multiple market hires
 ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIES
 Restructuring & Reorganization
 Testing & Assessment
 CONSULTATION
 Hourly or
Project Basis

8. CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
“Schaffer Associates really takes the time to understand my needs for each search. Their
thorough investigation of each candidate saves us time and energy so we can conduct effective
interviews with candidates."
Senior Marketing Executive industry
Leading Consumer Products Manufacturer
“Every now and then we find some little things for which to be thankful. One of those "little
things" happened to me when I contacted you regarding my search for a Vice President of Sales
...Thank you for an outstanding job."
Executive Vice President
Major Home Products Company
“Schaffer Associates has been reliable, trustworthy and results oriented. They `listen' to our
needs, conduct thorough search, and present very qualified candidates. I recommend them
without hesitation and look forward to our continued relationship."
Senior Human Resources Executive
Multi-billion Dollar Consumer Products Company

9. w w w . s c h a f f e r a s s o c i a t e s . c o m
Integrity.
Experience.
Results.