Carter Mackay

Carter Mackay is a Recruitment Firm in Charleston, SC. The firm specializes in placing sales, sales management, sales support, marketing, and scientific professionals. It serves healthcare, information technology, and business-to-business sectors, providing permanent, contract, and multi-hire recruitment solutions that support the whole product life cycle from research and development through to market launch. Carter Mackay offers outstanding permanent talent solutions for exceptional IT professionals on a contingency and retained basis. The company operates under two major hubs in Quincy, MA, and Charleston, SC, with several smaller satellite locations situated throughout the United States to offer recruiting services in all 50 states plus Canada. All employees work directly for the company, not under any franchise association. Formed in 1970 in Great Neck, NY, Carter Mackay has expanded its services to include scientific, industrial, and information technology consulting. The firm utilizes a vertical market strategy where Account Managers are specialists working exclusively within one or two market segments. This structure ensures deep knowledge of client industries and competition. Management is built through a promote-from-within strategy. George Villano joined in 1981, was appointed director of the Information Technology Group in 1985, and facilitated the initiative into emerging Internet technology companies in 1993. Michael Rowell has been associated with the firm since 1987, managing the Massachusetts office since 1991. Matt Gallo joined in 1999, became Managing Partner in 2007, and oversees training, business development, and operations. Tom has served as Division Manager for the IT Services practice for eight years. Carter Mackay provides consultation, strategy, and execution for roles extending from field sales representatives to senior management. The approach focuses on quality over quantity, using proactive recruiting, networking, referrals, database search, and advertising to secure high-caliber candidates. The firm also offers consulting services including design of compensation plans, implementation of employee retention programs, expansion analysis, and interviewing or hiring methodologies. All work is performed in-house, supported by a well-developed training program for new and senior staff. The company fully guarantees its work. Carter Mackay combines a long history since 1970 with a specialized, team-based recruiting model to serve businesses in Charleston. Its direct employment structure and vertical market expertise ensure focused, high-quality talent acquisition across healthcare, IT, and sales sectors.

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Services:

• Contract Services
• Multi-Hire Recruitment
• Permanent Staffing
• Recruitment Solutions