Consultant-Executive hiring

Element; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Element is seeking a senior executive search professional to lead end-to-end recruitment for C-suite leaders, partnering with boards to source and place top talent while expanding client partnerships and new business. You will craft market-mapping strategies, vet candidates through rigorous interviews, and present shortlisted profiles to decision-makers.

The role requires sector expertise, strong business acumen and hands-on experience with ATS/CRM/ERP systems to enable AI-driven talent

Qualifications

• 4–8+ years in executive search, corporate talent acquisition or management consulting.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Deep understanding of corporate structures and talent market trends.
• Sector proficiency in deliverables and clientele served.
• Experience with ATS, CRM and ERP platforms for AI and automation touchpoints.

Responsibilities

• Partner with client boards and senior stakeholders to define role criteria and objectives.
• Design market-mapping initiatives and targeted search strategies.
• Source, vet and present senior candidates through rigorous interviews.
• Deliver detailed assessment profiles and shortlists to clients.
• Cultivate long-term client relationships and drive executive search retainers.

Skills

Executive search

Talent acquisition

Management consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

ATS

CRM

ERP

Job description

He She will manage the end-to-end senior-level recruitment lifecycle partnering with corporate boards and C-suite executives to source, evaluate and place top-tier leadership talent while driving client acquisition and strategic business development.

Key Responsibilities

Client Partnership

Meet with client stakeholders to define role criteria, organizational culture and strategic business objectives.

Search Strategy amp Mapping

Design comprehensive market-mapping initiatives and targeted search strategies with a deep-rooted research mindset.

Talent Acquisition

Source, approach and vet senior-level candidates through rigorous competency-based and behavioral interviews.

Candidate Presentation

Deliver detailed candidate assessment profiles and shortlists to client decision-makers.

Business Development

Cultivate long-term client relationships, identify new revenue streams and pitch for executive search retainers.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience: 4 to 8+ years in executive search, corporate talent acquisition, or specialized management consulting.

Education: Bachelor s degree required; advanced degree or MBA preferred.

Business Acumen: Deep understanding of corporate structures, industry dynamics, and talent market trends.

Sector specialization: Needs to have at least 1 sector proficiency in deliverables and clientele served.

ATS, CRM & ERP exposure: Needs to have worked on leading ATS, CRM & ERP platforms for AI & automation touchpoints.

Digital marketing: Should be able to straddle different hats, beyond sourcing & mapping, to include content creation, campaigns, leadership podcasts, etc.