Recruiter - Leadership Hiring

Talentola; Lucknow; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentola is seeking an Executive Search Consultant (Headhunter) focused on Sales and Leadership hiring. You will lead end-to-end search engagements, collaborating with clients to define mandates and identify high-caliber candidates for senior roles.

Your market knowledge, strategic mindset, and communication skills will be essential as you source, evaluate, and place leaders who fit both business needs and culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, HR, psychology or related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 0-2+ years of experience in executive search, recruitment, or talent acquisition, preferably in Sales/Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to understand strategic business needs and define search mandates for senior-level Sales and Leadership roles.
• Manage full life cycle of executive search assignments—from scoping and candidate sourcing to evaluation, interviewing, and placement.
• Develop and execute customised search strategies using direct outreach, market mapping, and professional networks.
• Screen, assess, and present qualified candidates with strong leadership potential and cultural fit.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and candidates, providing market insights, career guidance, and strategic hiring advice.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and candidates to ensure a strong talent pipeline.
• Maintain accurate documentation of search processes and candidate interactions in internal systems.

Skills

Executive search

Sales focus

Leadership hiring

Candidate sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree a plus

Job description

As an Executive Search Consultant (Headhunter) focused on Sales & Leadership hiring, you will be responsible for leading end-to-end search engagements, working closely with clients to understand their needs, and identifying and placing high-calibre candidates in key sales and executive leadership positions.

Your deep market knowledge, strategic mindset, and exceptional communication skills will be critical to your success.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to understand strategic business needs and define search mandates for senior-level Sales and Leadership roles.
• Manage the full life cycle of executive search assignments—from scoping and candidate sourcing to evaluation, interviewing, and placement.
• Develop and execute customised search strategies using a combination of sourcing techniques, including direct outreach, market mapping, and leveraging your professional network.
• Screen, assess, and present qualified candidates with strong leadership potential and cultural fit.
• Act as a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates, providing market insights, career guidance, and strategic hiring advice.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and candidates to ensure a strong talent pipeline.
• Maintain accurate documentation of search processes and candidate interactions in internal systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, Psychology, or related field; MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus.
• 0-2+ years of experience in executive search, recruitment, or talent acquisition, preferably with a focus on Sales and/or Leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success placing senior-level candidates (VP, Director, C-Suite) in fast-paced or high-growth organisations.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of sales functions and organizational leadership dynamics.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to thrive in a performance-driven and collaborative environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work with leading global and regional brands.
• Access to state-of-the-art sourcing tools and technologies.
• A dynamic, supportive team culture and professional development opportunities.
• Freshers are welcome, with strong communication and presentation skills.

Join us to be part of a team that shapes leadership success and drives strategic impact. If you are passionate about executive recruitment and making a difference at the leadership level, we'd love to hear from you.