About
A boutique search firm for premium consumer brands.
Scherer Talent is a boutique recruiting firm based in Austin, TX, with national reach. We place the operating layer of premium consumer brands: the operations, production, supply chain, wholesale, and DTC leaders who carry a founder’s standard as the company grows.
We work with a selective portfolio of founder-led brands that design and make their own product. For companies like that, the right hire isn’t just a headcount decision, it’s a strategic one.
Meet the Team
Mackenzie “Mac” Scherer
Co-Founder
Born and raised in Austin, Mac began her career at a large tech-focused recruiting firm, where she quickly rose from recruiter to managing the entire Austin market. Over nearly a decade in the industry, she built deep relationships across the local technology ecosystem, specializing in hiring for high-impact roles in software engineering, data, and emerging technology.
Today, Mac leads Scherer Talent with a clear mission: to help founder-led brands build the teams around their product as they scale and evolve. With extensive experience in client partnership, recruiting strategy, and project execution, she brings both precision and heart to every search. Her deep roots in Austin, combined with her hands-on market expertise, allow her to connect exceptional talent with companies ready to innovate and grow.
Ben Scherer
Co-Founder
Ben began his professional journey as an entrepreneur, co-founding a 3D printing dental lab in Tucson, Arizona. In 2019, he moved to Austin and brought his entrepreneurial spirit to GLG, where he connected private equity clients with expert consultants. His knack for building relationships and leading teams naturally complements Mac's recruiting expertise.
How We’re Different
Most recruiting firms are built for volume. We’re built for precision. Our model is deliberately boutique: a smaller client list, deeper relationships, and a more focused search process.
Every engagement is led personally by a principal recruiter who understands the world they’re hiring in. We don’t hand searches off to junior sourcers. We don’t fill your inbox with unvetted resumes. We bring you a shortlist of people who are genuinely strong fits — in skill, in stage, and in culture.
Our Specialties
We focus on the roles that sit closest to the product, the seats where the wrong hire shows up in the product itself:
- Operations and general management
- Production, manufacturing, and quality
- Supply chain, purchasing, and planning
- Wholesale, trade, and key accounts
- DTC, e-commerce, and retail
- Product development and merchandising
- Finance, people, and customer operations
Flexible Hiring Models
| Model | Best For | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Hire | Permanent, long-term roles | Retained or contingency fee |
| Contract / Fractional | Project-based or interim needs | Hourly or weekly billing |
| Contract-to-Hire | Evaluating fit before committing | Contract that converts to perm |
Work With Us
Whether you’re filling a single critical role or building out a new function, we’d like to learn more about your needs.