Global Talent Sourcing.

Transparent flat fees.

Nine Before Noon connects growing businesses with carefully selected talent through a personal, hands-on recruitment experience. No percentage-based agency fees. No CV dumping. Just thoughtful recruitment built around people.

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Our PHILOSOPHY

Boutique Focus, Personal Touch

At Nine Before Noon, recruitment isn't delegated to junior sourcers or lost in a massive agency pipeline. You work directly with a small, intimate team from the first virtual handshake to the final offer.

This approach means every search receives focused attention, thoughtful market insight and a genuinely human touch.

No red tape. No miscommunications. Just a streamlined, transparent partnership focused entirely on finding the right fit for YOUR unique culture.

OUR INDUSTRIES

Focused where we know we can add value.

We specialise in three people-driven industries where finding the right combination of capability and character matters.

LANDSCAPE & HORTICULTURE

From landscaping and grounds management to horticulture and green-industry operations, we connect businesses with people who know how to create, maintain and grow exceptional environments.

MEDICAL SALES

We connect pharmaceutical and medical businesses with commercially minded professionals who combine product knowledge, relationship-building and sales capability.

SKILLED TRADES & CONSTRUCTION

We help businesses find skilled professionals across construction and the trades, from hands-on specialists to experienced operational and project leadership.

FOR our partners

The Nine Before Noon
Advantage

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People Over Paper

Great hiring isn't about sending the most CVs. It's about understanding the person behind the résumé. We carefully source, engage and assess candidates before introducing them, giving you a curated shortlist built around capability, motivation and cultural alignment.

  • Curated shortlists of fully vetted professionals

  • Deep alignment with your company culture

Talent at the Speed of Need

Speed matters in today's market, but a rushed hire often leads to long-term setbacks. We maintain an active network of passive talent, allowing us to initiate meaningful conversations as quickly as possible.

  • Established passive talent network

  • Streamlined interview coordination and feedback loops

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How we Work

Our Transparent Process

1
Discovery
Understanding your
culture and needs.
2
Sourcing
Identifying top talent
in your industry.
3
Engagement
Reaching out to
ideal candidates.
4
Assessment
Rigorous screening
and interviews.
5
Placement
Successful hire and
onboarding support.

our SEARCH models

Pricing

PROFESSIONAL HIRING

$4,995 USD

Flat recruitment fee per successful hire for individual contributors, specialists and professional appointments.

  • Targeted Candidate Sourcing

  • Candidate Screening and Qualification

  • Curated Candidate Shortlist

  • 60-Day Replacement Guarantee

SENIOR & LEADERSHIP

$7,995 USD

Flat recruitment fee per successful hire for senior managers, Heads of Function, Directors and other leadership appointments.

  • Targeted Passive Candidate Sourcing

  • Comprehensive Candidate Vetting

  • 90-Day Replacement Guarantee

EXECUTIVE SEARCH

From $11,995 USD

For VP, C-suite and other business-critical executive appointments requiring a highly targeted and research-led search. Final fee is agreed before the search begins.

  • Direct Headhunting and Passive Outreach

  • Comprehensive Executive Assessment

  • Confidential Search Available

  • 90-Day Replacement Guarantee

Hiring outside the USA?

We offer separate market-specific pricing for the United Kingdom, European Union and South Africa. International fees are priced specifically for each market rather than converted from our US rates.

Pricing shown applies to US-based searches. Final fees are confirmed before the search begins.

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FOR our talent network

Your Next Opportunity

We partner with visionary companies to connect them with exceptional talent. If you're looking to elevate your career, explore our open positions and discover an environment where your skills are truly valued.

Get In Touch

Start A Conversation

Whether you're looking for exceptional talent or ready for your next career move, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out and our team will respond within 24 hours.

[email protected] for Employers

[email protected] for candidates

[email protected] for general enquiries