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Ecommerce Executive Search for DTC & Consumer Brands
We help DTC and high-growth ecommerce businesses build leadership teams, from CMO and VP of Growth to COO and CFO. Our ecommerce executive search process is built for consumer brands scaling past $10M, $50M, and $100M+ that need proven operators, not generalist digital marketing placements.
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Successful Placements At Top Brands
Why Executive Search Matters in Ecommerce
Most executive recruiters and headhunters don't understand the difference between a CMO who's run brand campaigns at a Fortune 500 and a CMO who's built a DTC growth engine from $5M to $100M with a lean team. Those are completely different skillsets, different leadership styles, and different playbooks.
That's why ecommerce executive search requires a specialized recruitment firm, not a generalist staffing agency running keyword searches on LinkedIn.
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Benefits of Executive Search for Ecommerce Brands
Prepare For Exit and Sale
PE and VC firms expect a leadership team that can operate independently. Executive search helps you build the C-suite that de-risks the transaction and increases valuation.
Get Experienced Strategy Leaders
Hire leaders who have already grown brands from 8 to 9 figures and have the playbook. So that way you aren’t building in the dark. They build the org, set the strategy, and own the P&L.
Build Your A-Player Team
The right VP or C-suite hire attracts top talent beneath them. One great executive search placement can unlock 5-10 subsequent hires.
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Executive Roles We Place for Ecommerce Brands
Why The Top VC’s & PE-backed Consumer Brands Trust Constant Hire For Their Executive Search
The Candidate pool available is small
There are maybe 500 people in the USA who've successfully scaled a DTC brand past $50M as a CMO, VP of Ecommerce, or COO. Generalist executive search firms and headhunters don't know who they are. We do, because we've been placing ecommerce talent into these roles for years.
Culture and leadership style become critical
A C-suite hire at a 50-person DTC brand is nothing like a C-suite hire at a 5,000-person retailer. The executive needs to be both strategic and hands-on. They need to build the playbook, not just run one. Our recruitment process evaluates leadership DNA, not just resume credentials.
The cost of a bad executive hire is high.
A wrong VP or CMO doesn't just waste a salary, they set your strategy back 6-12 months, damage team culture, and hurt investor confidence. Our ecommerce executive search process is built to minimize that risk across all ecommerce roles, through structured intake, deep sourcing, and rigorous candidate assessment.
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Why Trust Constant Hire For Your Next Executive Search?
Generalist Executive Search Firms
- Cast a wide net across healthcare, tech, and corporate, ecommerce is an afterthought.
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- Send you candidates who look great on paper but have never scaled a Shopify brand past $50M.
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- Don't understand the difference between a CGO and a CMO in a DTC context
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- No track record in ecommerce placements at the executive level.
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- Rely on LinkedIn keyword searches and outdated databases.
Constant Hire Executive Search
- We recruit exclusively for DTC and ecommerce businesses. Every search, every placement.
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- Our talent pool is built from operators who've grown ecommerce brands through $10M, $50M, and $100M+ milestones.
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- We define the role with precision before sourcing begins, including how the hire fits your org chart, investor expectations, and growth stage
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- Proven ecommerce recruitment track record across C-suite, VP, and Director placements for high-growth consumer brands.
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- Our recruiting team maintains relationships with senior-level ecommerce executives across DTC, CPG, and online retail
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Our Ecommerce Executive Search Process
1 Client Intake Call
We begin with a structured intake so the executive role is defined with precision before sourcing begins. That includes clarifying whether you need a CMO, a VP of Ecommerce, a COO, a Director of Ecommerce, or a CGO, and how the role fits with your current org, board expectations, and growth stage.
We map your leadership gaps, agency relationships, and category nuances. We also assess whether this is an executive search for a full-time hire, a fractional leader, or an interim placement.
From scope to success metrics, we align on expectations early. You define the growth objective. We architect the executive hiring profile around it.
2 First Interviews in 5 Days
Within five business days, we present a focused shortlist of qualified candidates aligned to your brief. Each profile is screened using custom client questions and evaluated for earned experience, P&L ownership, leadership style, and measurable performance impact.
We prioritize senior-level operators who understand ecommerce growth levers, digital transformation, omnichannel merchandising strategy, and cross-functional leadership. Our sourcing goes beyond job boards, we tap our talent pool of vetted ecommerce professionals and leverage our network of passive executive candidates not reachable through traditional headhunters.
You meet the best candidates quickly. We maintain the quality bar throughout the executive search.
3 Weekly Refinement
We provide a shared portal to track candidates, feedback, and interview stages in one place.
We run weekly alignment calls and maintain direct communication to recalibrate the search in real time. Each week, we refine the profile based on founder input, investor priorities, and ecommerce team dynamics.
You focus on evaluating fit and leadership alignment. We adjust the search to secure long-term retention and clear career progression within your organization.
4 White-Glove Talent Solutions
We manage the operational lift: interview scheduling, structured reference checks, and coordination of executive-level assessments tailored to your real business challenges.
We also create a customized offer template and provide industry benchmark guidance on compensation bands, equity structures, and benefits to ensure you stay competitive for top ecommerce talent. Our track record in ecommerce placements means we know what competitive executive offers look like across every growth stage.
From first interview to signed acceptance, we handle negotiation, timeline management, and candidate communication with discretion. We also provide onboarding guidance to ensure your new executive ramps quickly and integrates with your existing ecommerce operations.
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Why We Beat Traditional Executive Search Firms
Specialized E-commerce Focus
We aren't a generalist executive search firm offering broad recruitment services across healthcare and tech. We strictly recruit ecommerce executives for DTC and consumer brands. We know the difference between a CMO who's scaled a Shopify brand to $100M across major ecommerce platforms and a marketing director from a Fortune 500 retailer.
Consumer Brand Expertise
Our recruiting team is trained to work with 7, 8, and 9-figure ecommerce brands. We understand the leadership skillsets, P&L ownership, and growth stage experience required to scale past $50M and $100M, ensuring we only present the best candidates for your executive search.
Database with 1,000’s+ of Candidates
We don't rely on LinkedIn keyword searches to find executive talent. We have built active relationships with over 1,000 senior-level ecommerce professionals, many of whom are passive candidates not currently looking or reachable through traditional headhunters.
Speed Without Sacrificing Precision
We present a vetted executive shortlist within 5 business days of kickoff. Most ecommerce executive placements close within 45-60 days, half the timeline of traditional executive search firms that take 90-120 days to deliver their first candidate.
What DTC Experts Are Saying About Us
Gotta give a massive shoutout to Connor. He helped me find some incredible people to join our small/nimble DTC brand team.
If you're looking for a bad ass recruiter for roles like Head of Growth, Director of Performance Creative, Ops, he's your guy.
I absolutely love working with the hiring manager from the Constant hire team. The tone of their voice is like "I got this - you don't have to worry anymore."
I am very appreciative of the Constant Hire team for helping me land such a good opportunity and have nothing bad to say about the team. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for the right fit for their team.
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Specialized Talent Solutions
Whether you are based in New York, Los Angeles, or running a remote team, our recruiting experts secure the right talent for your most critical leadership roles. From executive search for C-suite positions to VP and Director placements, our ecommerce recruitment solutions cover every function.
Let's Find the Ecommerce Executive Your Brand Needs to Scale
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