How do I turn one-off placements into preferred supplier agreements?
A single placement is a trial. A preferred supplier agreement is steady work, if you ask for it at the right time.
- Clients use us once and disappear.
- When do we ask for preferred status?
- What terms make sense?
After two or three successful placements, send a short results summary: roles filled, time to fill, interview-to-offer ratio and retention. Book a review with the hiring lead or HR, ask about upcoming hiring and propose preferred terms: first look at certain roles, a set fee or a volume rate, and agreed response times. Follow up after every placement.
What to report
| Measure | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Time to fill | Speed versus their internal process |
| Submittal-to-interview | Quality of your shortlist |
| Offer acceptance | Candidate fit and preparation |
| 90-day retention | Placements that last |
What to propose
- Exclusive or first-look periods for certain roles.
- A fee structure for volume.
- Response and shortlist times.
- A quarterly hiring plan review.
How we look at it at ShoutEx
We automate placement summaries and review reminders from your ATS. See more job orders from existing clients.
- No contact after placement.
- No results data.
- Discounts without commitments.
- No review meetings.
- Results summaries.
- Review after two or three placements.
- Terms that trade volume for value.
- Quarterly hiring reviews.
What recruiters and regulators say
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Should we offer lower fees for PSL status?
Only for commitments in return.
Who should we meet?
The person who chooses agencies, often HR or talent acquisition.
What if they have a vendor management system?
Learn how it ranks suppliers.