Case Study: How We Helped a Growing Business Save 50% on Their Recruitment Fees

When a growing SaaS company needed to hire a Sales Manager to drive its UK and EU expansion, it faced a common challenge: how to recruit the right person while keeping costs under control. Traditional recruitment models often charge high percentage-based fees, but European Recruitment Company provided a flexible solution that delivered exceptional value.

The Challenge

The business needed a Sales Manager with the right experience to support their growth. However, they wanted to avoid paying the standard 20% recruitment fee, which would have meant a 12,000 cost for a £60,000 role. Instead, they were looking for a cost-effective yet professional approach that ensured high-quality hiring without compromising their employer brand.

Our Approach

We partnered with the CEO on a retained project basis, structuring the recruitment fee as a fixed amount based on the actual costs of advertising and an estimated number of consultancy days required to complete the assignment.

This approach provided several advantages:

• Full commitment from both sides – With a retained agreement, we fully commit our time and resources to filling the role effectively.
• End-to-end recruitment management – We handled the entire hiring lifecycle, including sourcing, shortlisting, and conducting first interviews to streamline the process.
• Enhanced candidate experience – We ensured that all candidates were treated with courtesy, received timely feedback, and that the company’s employer brand was protected.
• On-time and on-budget delivery – The assignment was completed smoothly, without delays, and with full transparency on costs.

The Outcome

Thanks to this structured and committed approach, we successfully placed a Sales Manager within the agreed timeline and budget. The total recruitment fee was £6,000, invoiced at the start of the assignment—representing a 50% saving compared to standard recruitment fees.

The Key Takeaway

This case study highlights how we offer flexible recruitment solutions that benefit businesses. The more commitment a client provides upfront, the more competitive the fee structure can be. By working on a retained basis, we ensure:

• Lower recruitment costs
• A structured and efficient hiring process
• Professional, hassle-free candidate management

If you are looking to fill a key role while keeping recruitment costs under control, we can tailor a solution to fit your business needs. Let’s work together to find the right talent—efficiently and affordably.