Industrial Retained Search Managing Consultant

Korn Ferry; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health coverage

Dental benefits

Mental health support

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking an Industrial Managing Consultant in Vancouver to grow and shape retain​ed search services. You will engage with clients to understand needs, source top talent, and guide executives through the interview and selection process.

You will build trusted advisor relationships and explore additional recruitment services for existing clients. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, client collaboration, and delivering outcomes while partnering with Korn Ferry teams to extend

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business search consulting within industrial sectors.
• Hybrid work in Vancouver office as needed.
• 5+ years of full life-cycle recruiting experience.
• New business development and account management is a must.
• Strong business acumen and cross-cultural adaptability.
• Exceptional communication and candidate care.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scope search projects with hiring managers and define job specifics.
• Lead targeted recruitment strategies with direct sourcing and networking.
• Evaluate candidates through thorough interviews.
• Advise clients on candidate background, fit, and market insights.
• Manage offer process including compensation, relocation, and pre-close.
• Develop relationships to ensure successful placements and client satisfaction.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

New business development

Client management

Interviewing skills

Sourcing strategies

Cold calling

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.

As the Official Talent & Organizational Consulting Partner of LA28, Korn Ferry is powering the nearly 5,000 people who power the Olympic Games—bringing in the right talent, building strong leaders, and shaping the structure and culture that will deliver an unforgettable experience for the world.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 17,000 colleagues globally serve clients from more than 130 offices across the globe. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership and Professional Development
• Total Rewards

Purpose of the Position

The Industrial Managing Consultant will be responsible for managing the grow and strategy of new retained search business while overseeing the execution and delivery process for clients. In this role, the Managing Consultant will build a trusted advisor relationship with clients which includes, understanding their business, culture, and talent acquisition needs; sourcing, screening, and managing candidates through the interview process; and as the subject matter expert, provide consultative guidance and advice on recruitment best practices. This role will also be responsible for identifying opportunities to provide additional recruitment services to existing and new clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with hiring managers to scope search project by obtaining information that clearly defines the specifics of the job including the responsibilities, requirements, compensation, company culture, etc.
• Lead and develop comprehensive targeted recruitment strategies, in tandem with Associates and Senior Associates, for qualified candidates via heavy cold calling and direct sourcing, database mining, client referrals, local advertising, networking, professional communities, etc.
• Effectively evaluate candidate qualifications by conducting thorough interviews.
• Successfully communicate each candidate’s experience and qualifications for the opportunity and advise client on candidate background, expertise, and career potential.
• Manage and negotiate both the selection and offer process including but not limited to, candidate compensation, benefits, relocation, and pre-close of the candidate.
• Manage recruitment life cycle from search kick-off through closure to ensure “time to fill” goals are achieved.
• Develop, drive, and manage strong business relationships with clients to ensure successful placements and guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Drive new business with existing customers and prospects and develop relationships with Korn/Ferry Executive Search by working with them to grow business with key customer accounts.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with candidates by providing superior candidate care including clearly defining position requirements and recruiting process, timely updates on progress, interview preparation and debriefing.
• Work closely with Project Coordinator to ensure interviews are scheduled and confirmed in a timely manner, applicant tracking system compliance and that all HR and/or recruiting-related correspondence is sent to candidates.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of business search consulting experience within Industrial sectors such as manufacturing, supply chain, oil and gas, mining and materials, chemical, agriculture, energy and real estate sectorw would be ideal with Director Level to SVP leadership searches working for a retained search firm, boutique, blend of in-house TA and agency search experience.
• Ideal candidate will work hybrid in our Vancouver office as needed
• 5+years of experience as a full life-cycle recruiter with experience to include cold calling, developing search strategies and client/candidate management with full desk or 360 desk executive recruiter.
• New Business development and origination of new business is a must / Account management experience.
• Strong business acumen and ability to quickly learn about different business environments and cultures by asking the right questions.
• Consultative mindset and ability to anticipate client needs.
• Candidate sourcing through traditional and creative channels.
• Must be able to conduct in-depth interviews and evaluate candidate profiles.
• Exceptional customer service focus, including attention to producing quality results.
• Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to multi-task and manage various recruitment projects simultaneously.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-initiative along with the ability to respond quickly to client requests.
• Ability to be an effective team member and, as needed, to handle project leadership responsibility.
• Willing and able to adapt to new processes and effectively deal with change.
• PC proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel and Outlook.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Salary range represents the compensation Korn Ferry expects to pay to a candidate with the requirements for the job posted. Korn Ferry offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.

Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.

Korn Ferry Benefits

Korn Ferry offers employee benefits that currently include an Extended Health and Dental program, and online Digital Medical, Mental Health and Pediatric support programs.

Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.

Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.