Head of Executive Search

Q2 HR Solutions; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Q2 HR Solutions is seeking a Head of Executive Search to lead and scale the organization’s leadership recruitment practice. The role blends business development, client advisory, and operational leadership to drive growth and top-tier placements.

You will oversee Practice Leads, ensure premium search delivery, and act as a trusted advisor on executive hiring strategies and organizational growth initiatives for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in executive search or senior recruitment.
• Proven track record in revenue generation and client development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale executive search delivery for top clients.
• Develop new business and expand the client portfolio.
• Coach and manage Practice Leads to hit quotas.
• Advise senior leadership on talent strategy and acquisitions.
• Maintain strong client relationships and drive revenue growth.
• Oversee recruitment processes from mapping to placement.
• Collaborate with ExeCom on growth initiatives.

Skills

Business Development

Client Acquisition

Leadership

Strategic Advisory

Negotiation

Recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or HR

MBA preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Head of Executive Search will lead and scale the organizations executive search business, driving revenue growth through strategic client acquisition and successful placement of top-tier leadership talent. This role blends business development, client advisory, operational leadership, and strategic talent planning.

The position oversees a team of Practice Leads, ensures high-quality executive search delivery, and acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on executive hiring strategies and organizational growth initiatives.

JOB SCOPE:

Business Development & Client Acquisition

• Identify, engage, and develop strong relationships with corporate clients to understand executive hiring needs.
• Drive new business generation and expand the client portfolio to achieve revenue and placement targets.
• Lead strategic sales initiatives and manage pipelines using CRM systems.
• Build long-term partnerships that generate repeat and referral business.

Executive Search Delivery

• Oversee end-to-end executive search processes, including talent mapping, sourcing, assessment, presentation, and placement.
• Ensure high-quality candidate shortlisting aligned with client requirements and organizational culture.
• Maintain strong turnaround times while ensuring premium search standards.
• Drive client satisfaction through proactive communication and consultative delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and manage Practice Leads to ensure high performance and quota achievement.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance monitoring to elevate team capability.
• Foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and best practice alignment across the Search Division.
• Drive accountability and a results-oriented culture within the team.

Revenue & Quota Management

• Set revenue and placement targets for the division and individual Practice Leads.
• Monitor pipeline health, client acquisition progress, and revenue performance.
• Report business development performance and search metrics to senior leadership.
• Identify growth opportunities and adjust strategies to meet financial goals.

Market & Industry Expertise

• Conduct talent mapping, industry research, and competitor analysis to identify market opportunities.
• Advise clients on executive compensation trends, talent availability, and hiring strategy.
• Stay informed on leadership hiring trends and sector developments.

Strategic Advisory & Senior Leadership Support

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on talent planning and executive workforce strategy.
• Collaborate with ExeCom to align executive search initiatives with business expansion plans.
• Contribute to organizational growth discussions, new acquisitions, and business scaling strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelors degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
• MBA preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in executive search, headhunting, or senior recruitment.
• Proven track record in revenue generation and business development.
• Experience leading high-performing recruitment or search teams (Practice Leads or equivalent).
• Strong industry network and executive-level client relationships.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and consultative selling skills.
• Target-driven with a strong entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindset.