Frequently Asked Questions

Our standard replacement guarantee period varies by market.

Most countries: 3-month replacement guarantee

Japan: 2-month replacement guarantee

Due to higher market complexity and recruitment difficulty, our fee structure for Japan is also slightly higher, typically ranging from 28% to 33% of the candidate’s annual salary package. This ensures we can provide reliable candidate quality and sufficient post-placement support across different markets.

Our headhunting delivery is primarily executed through third-party local recruitment partners in all markets, except Vietnam where we have more direct delivery capability.

Our key advantage is that we operate a globally connected recruitment network, combining both overseas and China-based headhunters. This enables us to source candidates who are willing to relocate internationally, as well as talent who can speak Chinese and understand Chinese business culture.

As a result, clients do not need to coordinate with multiple local recruitment agencies individually—we centralize the process and manage the full delivery through our network.

The fee structure is aligned with standard market practice, typically around 25%–30% of the candidate’s annual salary for overseas positions.

In terms of delivery model, in Europe and the US, recruitment is mainly handled by strong local headhunting partners. Our key strength is the ability to source local candidates, Chinese-speaking foreign talent, and overseas Chinese professionals. In Southeast Asia, delivery is split roughly 50/50 between China-based recruiters and local recruitment partners. This hybrid model allows us to balance global reach with localized execution efficiency.

We leverage a broad network of local recruitment consultants and in-country talent resources, including local professionals, overseas Chinese communities, international students, and senior local headhunting partners.

Our key advantage lies in our ability to identify and attract talent who not only understand the local market but can also communicate in Chinese, understand Chinese business culture, and operate effectively in both environments.

This combination allows us to bridge global talent needs with localized execution, particularly for companies expanding from China into overseas markets.

sailglobal's executive search and recruitment services cover multiple major global talent markets, helping businesses identify, attract, and hire top professionals across regions.

Our recruitment expertise is particularly strong in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, and Southeast Asia, while also maintaining extensive talent acquisition capabilities within China.

Leveraging a global network of recruiters, local hiring expertise, and deep market insights, sailglobal supports companies with efficient talent sourcing, candidate screening, and recruitment delivery across diverse industries and functions.

Our recruitment fee is typically calculated based on the candidate’s total annual compensation and varies depending on the role complexity and the hiring country.

Generally, the fee ranges from 20% to 30% of the candidate’s total annual salary package. There is no upfront payment required, and recruitment can begin immediately after the agreement is signed.

We also provide a replacement guarantee period:

For most countries: 3-month replacement guarantee

For Japan: 2-month replacement guarantee

Due to higher market complexity and recruitment difficulty, the fee for Japan is slightly higher, typically ranging from 28% to 33% of annual compensation.

This structure allows clients to engage us flexibly while ensuring alignment with hiring success and candidate quality.