Elevating Leadership Across Retail, Real Estate, and Hospitality

Millman Search brings 40 years of executive search expertise dedicated to retail, luxury retail, real estate, and hospitality. We are a top leadership recruitment firm with a proven track record of connecting clients with transformative executive leaders who drive meaningful change.

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Reimagine Your Executive Search With Industry Experts

Your executive search deserves industry-specific expertise. We tailor the Millman Search Method to align perfectly with your culture, values, and leadership vision.

Leadership continuity assurance.

Minimize business disruption and maintain momentum with swift and seamless leadership transitions.

Optimized selection process.

Convert hiring chaos into confident decisions with our proven, structured process that eliminates typical delays.

Complete compliance confidence.

Eliminate legal exposure and compliance concerns by working with our seasoned experts. We stake our reputation on it.

Strategic market intelligence.

Leverage our business intelligence and market insights to make competitive offers and strategic hiring decisions that win top talent.

Elite talent access.

Access exceptional candidates others can’t reach through our established networks and trusted industry relationships.

Tactical growth partnership.

Drive organization growth with our talent pipeline strategies and robust candidate networks.

Industries We Serve

We are the premier executive search firm specializing in retail, luxury retail, real estate, and hospitality. Our firsthand experience and a 40-year reputation of excellence set us apart as the trusted experts in our industries. Trust Millman Search to find the opportunities and make the connections that others miss.

CEO Message

“In my personal life, people and relationships are paramount. Meaningful bonds and experiences are what bring me the most joy. AI is changing our world. For all the good it might be capable of bringing, it is essential to me that our focus remains on the most important aspect of our business: people.

As President of Millman Search, this same ethos drives my work. Personal connection and genuine relationships are at the core of our team’s philosophy. We strive to understand every nuance of your company, culture and the personalities that thrive within it.

Our ultimate goal isn’t just to make a difference but to be an integral extension of your team and a lasting part of your success.”

Chloe Rosenthal
President

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Companies Who Trust Millman Search

Millman Search Client Success Stories

“Millman Search is truly exceptional in their ability to identify top-tier candidates. Chloe and her team took the time to thoroughly understand our organization, culture, and specific needs. From the outset, we were presented with an impressive slate of highly qualified candidates, many of whom were so strong that it made our decision-making process a challenge. The individuals we ultimately hired through Millman Search have become invaluable contributors and continue to be key players in driving our success.”

"We really enjoy working with Lauren and the Millman Search team. Millman Search has been highly communicative throughout the entire recruiting process. We entrusted them with a challenging role to fill, and they have provided us with quality candidates. Their creative approach and diligent follow-ups have been truly appreciated, demonstrating their commitment to finding the right fit for our team."

“Since 2021, Millman Search has been a trusted partner in filling our leadership positions across the country. Their understanding of the shopping center industry has enabled them to consistently deliver a high-quality pool of candidates, even in this challenging labor market. Millman Search's team has been invaluable in finding candidates who not only meet our technical qualifications but also align with our company culture. Millman Search has been a true partner, working closely with us to understand our specific needs and providing ongoing support throughout the hiring process.”

“Millman Search was incredibly thorough and creative in locating candidates for a sales executive role at my company. The quality of candidates that they brought was very impressive. We hired a high character individual who fits nicely into the culture of the company. I would not hesitate to use Millman Search again in the future.”

“From start to finish, Millman Search kept us informed & exceeded expectations. Lauren began the search immediately upon contact & delivered quality candidates for open positions. She even followed up on her honeymoon! We succeeded with multiple hires for management level positions. Highly recommend.”

“Millman Search was very persistent and helpful in pairing me with a company and culture that really fit my personality and needs as a sales executive. I am enjoying my new role, and it really boils down to the leadership and people I work with. Thanks to Millman Search's persistence and dedication to working hard during the search process, I am very pleased with how the search team handled the process.”

“Most recruiters hone the practices of flaking, ghosting, bailing, and altogether churning out an empty-promise factory. Not Chloe. She’s always there from top to tip, a championing advocate of you throughout every interview, phone call, and email during your career-seeking carousel. If prospective employers keep leaving you on read, Chloe reads the room with a signature pluck and grit that ensures you’ll get noticed and advance professionally. In the maelstrom of uncertainty that is the job hunt, allow her to be your North Star – in short, if you want a gig, talk to Chloe.”

Frequently Asked Questions: Executive Search

Hiring leadership is a strategic turning point for any organization. Count on Millman Search to answer your questions and earn your confidence and trust every step of the way.

What is executive search?

Executive search is a specialized talent acquisition strategy for executive-level positions. Clients hire executive search firms to identify and recruit talent for leadership positions. These firms typically focus on senior-level positions, C-suite executives, and other key organizational roles.

An executive search firm’s process includes working closely with clients to understand their unique business challenges, culture, and long-term strategic goals.

Executive search typically involves a comprehensive, strategic approach to finding candidates who can do more than fill a position. Firms look for long-term partnerships and leaders who can drive organizational change.

How do executive search firms differ from traditional recruitment?

Traditional recruitment and executive search firms differ in several key ways. Traditional recruiters typically post jobs, collect applications, and place candidates into open roles, casting a wide net to fill a range of positions, from entry-level to mid-level.

Executive search firms take a highly targeted, strategic approach to finding top-level leadership talent. These firms identify and approach top professionals who may not be actively seeking new roles, leveraging deep industry networks and extensive research to pinpoint leaders who perfectly match specific client needs.

While recruiters focus on matching candidate skills with job descriptions, executive search firms dig deeper. They assess candidates beyond technical qualifications to examine the broader perspective, including cultural fit and the ability to drive organizational change.

Why is industry-specific experience critical in executive search?

Hiring an executive search firm with deep industry experience is crucial to finding leadership that goes beyond basic candidate matching.

Leadership roles require a deep understanding of sector-specific challenges, market dynamics, and unique organizational needs. Each industry has distinct complexities and competitive landscapes, and every business has a unique culture, mission, and strategic vision that demands a precisely matched leader.

By leveraging targeted industry expertise, an executive search firm can comprehensively evaluate a candidate’s ability and identify critical leadership competencies that drive business growth.

How long does executive recruitment typically take?

Executive recruitment is a strategic process unique to each business and its goals. The duration of the search varies with the complexity of the role, the specific industry, and the depth of the candidate pool.

Executive search involves multiple strategic stages:

Initial client consultation
Market research
Candidate identification,
Vetting
Final selection
Onboarding support

However, an expert executive recruiter understands that companies want to move swiftly and efficiently, ensuring business continuity and smooth leadership transition.

A good firm will work with its client to strike the perfect balance between in-depth research and a streamlined process to swiftly secure a leader who shares the company’s vision and is positioned to elevate the organization.

What makes a top executive search firm?

A top executive search firm stands out through a comprehensive, strategic approach to leadership recruitment and an unwavering commitment to understanding each client’s unique needs. The best executive search firms:

Listen. Invest significant time in understanding each client’s organizational culture, strategic challenges, and long-term goals.
Act swiftly. Prioritize efficiency to minimize the multi-faceted impact of leadership vacancies.
Have the data. Offer market intelligence, leadership trend analysis, and strategic talent advisory services to help organizations build robust, forward-looking leadership strategies.
Think big-picture. Help organizations anticipate and plan for leadership growth, identifying talent that can scale with the company’s evolving strategic mission.
Are consistent and structured. Bring a formalized and transparent process to executive search, providing an exceptional experience for both clients and candidates.
Make a difference. Transform talent search from a transactional task into a strategic partnership.

The most exceptional executive search firms operate as true strategic partners, providing clients with specialized insights and competitive advantages when attracting top-tier talent.

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