Industry focus Schaffer Associates specializes in executive search and organizational strategies for hardware, home improvement, building materials, and consumer products industries, presenting opportunities to cross-sell leadership placement services and strategic org design for suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers within this sector.

Growth capabilities With a national footprint and a focus on building growth-ready leadership teams, there are sales opportunities to position Schaffer as a partner for scale-ups and mid-market players seeking to expand sales channels, geographic reach, or product lines.

Mid-market alignment The firm’s revenue positioning and employee size suggest target engagements with mid-sized hardware and consumer goods companies that require affordable, strategic leadership recruitment and organizational effectiveness programs.

Tech-enabled delivery Leverage the existing tech stack (JSON-LD, Office 365, web technologies) to offer streamlined, data-driven consulting engagements, digital onboarding, and remote search processes appealing to modern, dispersed sales teams.

Strategic partnerships Position Schaffer as a strategic talent and organizational partner to large professional services firms or industry associations serving hardware and home improvement ecosystems, expanding referral networks and potential co-bid opportunities.