Consultant-Executive hiring (360/180)

Element MEA; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Element MEA in Dubai is seeking a senior recruitment leader to manage end-to-end executive search engagements, partnering with corporate boards and C-suite executives to source, evaluate, and place top leadership talent while driving client acquisition and strategic growth.

The role combines rigorous assessment, market mapping, and relationship management across sectors, demanding deep knowledge of talent markets, strong interview discipline, and the ability to craft compelling candidate

Qualifications

• 4 to 8+ years in executive search, corporate talent acquisition, or management consulting.
• Bachelor's degree is required; advanced degree or MBA is preferred.
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of talent markets and industry dynamics.
• Sector specialization in at least one industry with client experience.
• Experience with ATS, CRM, and ERP platforms for AI/automation touchpoints.
• Proven ability to develop strategic client relationships and win retainers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with client boards and C-suite to define role criteria and strategic objectives.
• Design market-mapping and search strategies to source senior candidates.
• Source, assess, and present top-tier executives through competency-based interviews.
• Deliver detailed candidate profiles and shortlists to clients.
• Cultivate long-term client relationships and identify new revenue opportunities.

Skills

Executive search

Talent acquisition

Business development

Market mapping

Stakeholder management

Interviewing

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 & 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.