For consumer-facing brands & the teams behind them
The right hire
changes everything.
Built for the founders scaling CPG, Better-for-You, and DTC brands. Your search partner for the leaders, and the teams behind them, who define what comes next.
What we do.
A focused process built around outcomes, not job descriptions.
We help consumer brands hire the leaders, and the teams behind them, who shape what comes next.
01 Align
We define the business context, the success profile, and what the right hire actually needs to deliver. The mandate is clear and understood before the search begins.
02 Engage
We identify, source, and engage high-caliber candidates. Fit, capability, and long-term alignment come first. You are presented with a curated shortlist of qualified candidates, not just a resume dump via email.
03 Close
We guide interviews, calibrate feedback, and manage the process through offer and acceptance. Clarity and momentum, start to finish.
Client Feedback.
Trusted by founders and leadership teams building high-impact organizations.

“WOW. Acacia is simply amazing at finding great talent & making hiring the easiest thing in the world. This was a huge bottleneck in our company & we needed a solution quickly… she came in & within a matter of 5–6 weeks we had 2 amazing people hired.She screens the candidates prior to sending them over for an intro & has an amazing process for finding great talent using LinkedIn & other tools. We are definitely working together more! This is only the beginning!”Co-Founder, BetterAMS (now btr media)
How We Partner.
Retained Search
For the hires that define the next chapter. Exclusive engagement, dedicated focus, structured in three milestones from kickoff through placement. The premium tier of our work.
Embedded Recruiting
A dedicated search partner inside your team, on a flat monthly retainer. Built for funded brands hiring multiple roles a year needing consistent recruiting support. Reserved for the right partners and the right roles.
Contingent Search
Targeted, success-based search for select mid-level and individual contributor roles. Best when speed matters and the role is well-defined.
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