Submit your open role in about two minutes and hear back from a recruiter within one business day. Most searches reach a vetted finalist shortlist in three to five weeks.
1A recruiter responds within one business day
2Vetted finalist shortlist in three to five weeks
3Every placement backed by a guarantee of 90 days to 12 months, set by the seniority of the role and the market where the search runs
4No cost and no obligation to start the conversation
Tell us about the role. It takes about two minutes.
Thank you. Your role is on its way.
A member of our team will be in touch within one business day. Prefer to talk now? Call +1 (828) 417 7094.
2007
Established
1
Business Day to Respond
3 to 5 wks
To Finalist Shortlist
4.8 ★
45 Google Reviews
Estimate the fee for your search
Enter the role and city, set first year compensation, and see the fee under both models before you talk to anyone.
$150,000
$60K$200K$350K$500K
Retained search
$37,500 to $45,000
25 to 30% of first year compensation. You buy our time and immediate priority, billed as three equal milestone payments.
$12,500at engagement
$12,500at shortlist
$12,500at placement
Contingency search
$30,000 to $37,500
20 to 25% of first year compensation, paid only when you hire. A more passive engagement with no upfront commitment.
$0at engagement
$0at shortlist
$30,000at placement
Estimates for planning. Your exact fee is agreed when the role is scoped, and every placement carries a guarantee of 90 days to 12 months, set by the seniority of the role and the market where the search runs. How fees work
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Got it. Expect a reply within 24 hours, our standard turnaround time.
We will come back with a clear read on the search, the candidates we can reach, and a fee based on the range you set.
Reviews
What is it like to work with Excelon?
Excelon Associates holds a 4.8 rating across 45 Google reviews. The reviews below come from people who moved through our searches, the same process every finalist on your shortlist will experience. Hover over any card to read the full review, or tap to pin it open.
Use the short form above. Share as much or as little as you have; we fill in the rest on the call.
Takes about 2 minutes
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We respond in one business day
A recruiter reaches out to confirm the details and scope a retained search built around your role.
Within 1 business day
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Shortlist in three to five weeks
We source, approach, and vet candidates directly, then present a finalist shortlist for your review.
Finalists in 3 to 5 weeks
Results
What results do employers see?
Every figure below comes from Excelon's completed searches and is published in full in our 2026 benchmarks.
88
Searches completed in the last 12 months
5
Interviewed candidates per slate, on average
490+
Search campaigns published to LinkedIn and indexed on Google
Case in point: University of East London, 2026
UEL's leadership in London engaged Excelon, a US firm, to run hiring across three markets: Miami, Egypt, and India. The mandates came from London and every search ran from our Asheville headquarters. Candidates were presented within 10 days of each search launching, and offers were accepted within 60 days.
One mandate from London, hires on three continents.
Submit the short form on this page, or call us at +1 (828) 417-7094. A recruiter responds within one business day to learn about the role and scope the search.
How fast will I hear back?
Within one business day. As soon as you submit your role, a member of our team reaches out to confirm the details and outline next steps.
How long does a search take?
Most retained searches present a vetted finalist shortlist in three to five weeks, depending on the role, seniority, and market.
Which sectors does Excelon Associates recruit for?
Higher education, healthcare, financial services, and government, plus temporary and contract staffing across all four of those sectors.
Is there any cost or obligation to reach out?
No. Submitting your role and having the first conversation are free with no obligation. Retained search is a paid engagement, and we walk you through the fee structure when we scope the role, before you commit to anything.
What information do you need to start a search?
To begin we only need your name, contact details, and the role you are hiring for. We build the full role profile, requirements, compensation range, and timeline together on the first call.
What is the difference between retained search and contingency recruiting?
In a retained search the firm works exclusively on your role and manages the entire process, including direct outreach to passive candidates. Contingency recruiters compete to submit resumes and are paid only if their candidate is hired, which tends to favor speed over depth.
Can you run a confidential or replacement search?
Yes. We regularly handle confidential searches, including quietly replacing someone currently in a role, and manage every step discreetly to protect both the client and the candidates.
Do you offer a guarantee on placements?
Yes. Every Excelon placement carries a guarantee of 90 days to 12 months, set by the seniority of the role and the market where the search runs. The exact term is agreed when we scope the role, so you know it before you commit. If the hire leaves or does not work out inside that window, we rerun the search at no additional fee.
Ready to Start? Submit Your Role.
Tell us about your open role and a recruiter will be in touch within one business day. No cost, no obligation, and every placement backed by a guarantee of 90 days to 12 months, set by the seniority of the role and the market where the search runs.
