Published terms, next to the market
Market figures are from the firms in 123RFP that publish the same term, Q4 2026 edition.
Guarantee · months
3 months · Refund
73.4% of published guarantees are 3 months or less (shaded). 21.5% are 6 months or more.
Source, as of Nov 2, 2026(opens in a new tab): "Unlike traditional search firms that only offer a candidate replacement, Alpine provides a full refund if the candidate leaves within 90 days."
All published terms
Fee
Not published
Firm type
Staffing and Direct Hire
"Three routes up the same mountain." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Fee model
Contingency
"You pay a competitive 20% fee once the new hire starts. Nothing is due while the search is running." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Minimum fee
Not published
Payment timing
50% opens the search, and the remaining 50% is only payable after the hired candidate completes 90 days in the role
"Ascent is the exception: 50% opens the search, and the remaining 50% is only payable after the hired candidate completes 90 days in the role." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Guarantee conditions
Summit: only the success fee is refunded; the hourly consulting rate is not refunded.
"The hourly consulting rate is not refunded." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Exclusivity
Both
"Non-exclusive — no exclusivity required" · Source(opens in a new tab)
Publishes results
Not stated
Specialties
Technical; Operations; Leadership; Aerospace; Technology; SaaS; CleanTech; Manufacturing
"Technical, Operations, Leadership" · Source(opens in a new tab)
"Industries we recruit for. Aerospace Technology SaaS CleanTech Manufacturing Fiber Food & Beverage Outdoor & Emerging" · Source(opens in a new tab)
Time to fill stated
Not stated
Geography
Not stated
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