Executive Search Consultant

Confidence Executive Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidence Executive Search is launching its first U.S. operation in Houston, Texas. We seek an Executive Search Consultant – Business Development & Growth to help establish, develop, and grow our presence in the U.S.

market. This is not solely a search-delivery role; you will blend executive search with business development, client acquisition, relationship management, and market growth. You will identify opportunities, build a portfolio of clients, and lead retained searches from intake to

Qualifications

• 4+ years in executive search or related professional services.
• Experience in business development, client acquisition, and revenue generation.
• Ability to develop new client relationships and open new accounts.
• Fluency in English; French language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development to establish Confidence Executive Search in Houston and the U.S.
• Identify and pursue prospective clients with executive hiring needs.
• Build relationships with CEOs, HR leaders, and other decision-makers.
• Lead executive search assignments from intake to placement.
• Develop proposals, present solutions, and convert opportunities into engagements.
• Represent the firm at business events and shape go-to-market strategy.

Skills

Executive search

Business development

Relationship building

Sales

Market growth

Job description

Executive Search Consultant – Business Development & Growth

Houston, Texas

About Confidence Executive Search

Confidence Executive Search is an established executive search firm specializing in the recruitment of senior executives, board members, and strategic leadership talent.

Confidence Executive Search is launching its first U.S. operation in Houston, Texas. We are seeking a highly entrepreneurial Executive Search Consultant – Business Development & Growth to help establish, develop, and grow our presence in the U.S. market.

This is not solely a search delivery role. We are looking for someone who can combine executive search expertise with business development, client acquisition, relationship management, and market growth. You will have the opportunity to help build a new executive search business from the ground up while leveraging the resources and international reach of an established organization.

Position Summary

The Senior Executive Search Consultant will play a key role in developing Confidence Executive Search’s U.S. business, with an initial focus on Houston and the broader Texas market.

You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing relationships with prospective clients, generating executive search engagements, and growing a sustainable client portfolio. In addition, you will lead executive search assignments from initial client consultation through successful placement.

The ideal candidate brings a strong network within the Houston or Texas business community and has demonstrated success developing new client relationships within executive search, professional recruitment, staffing, consulting, or another relationship-driven professional services environment.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, opening doors, developing business, and creating something new—not simply managing an existing portfolio of search assignments.

What You’ll Be Doing

Business Development & Market Growth

• Drive business development efforts to establish and grow Confidence Executive Search in the Houston and U.S. markets.


• Identify and pursue prospective clients with executive and leadership hiring needs.


• Build relationships with CEOs, business leaders, HR executives, Talent Acquisition leaders, and other key decision-makers.


• Leverage existing professional relationships and develop new networks to generate business opportunities and executive search engagements.


• Conduct proactive outreach, networking, referrals, and market development activities to build a strong pipeline of prospective clients.


• Meet with prospective clients to understand their organizations, growth strategies, leadership challenges, and executive talent needs.


• Develop proposals, present executive search solutions, and convert prospective opportunities into client engagements.


• Represent Confidence Executive Search at relevant business, networking, and industry events.


• Help develop the go-to-market strategy for the Houston market and identify opportunities for continued U.S. expansion.


• Build long-term client relationships that generate repeat and referral business.

Executive Search & Client Delivery

• Lead retained executive search assignments from initial client intake through successful placement.


• Partner with clients to define leadership requirements, candidate profiles, search strategies, and market positioning.


• Conduct market mapping and identify senior executives, leadership talent, and specialized professionals.


• Engage passive executive-level candidates through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, and relationship development.


• Interview and assess candidates for leadership capabilities, experience, cultural alignment, and overall fit.


• Present qualified candidates and provide clients with thoughtful market insights and recommendations.


• Manage communication and expectations throughout the search process to deliver an exceptional client and candidate experience.


• Maintain relationships with executives and high-potential leaders to continuously expand the firm's U.S. talent network.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in executive search, professional recruitment, staffing, consulting, or a related professional services environment.


• Demonstrated experience in business development, client acquisition, sales, or revenue generation.


• Proven ability to develop new client relationships rather than solely manage existing accounts or execute assigned searches.


• Experience prospecting, networking, opening new accounts, and converting relationships into business opportunities.


• Executive search or senior-level recruitment experience, including identifying, engaging, interviewing, and assessing leadership talent.


• Strong understanding of the Houston and/or Texas business community with an established professional network strongly preferred.


• Existing relationships with executives, HR leaders, Talent Acquisition leaders, or other business decision-makers are highly desirable.


• Strong consultative selling, presentation, negotiation, communication, and relationship‑building skills.


• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a new and developing business.


• Comfortable working with significant autonomy, ambiguity, and ownership while helping establish processes and market presence.


• Results-driven and motivated by building a client portfolio and contributing directly to business growth.


• Fluency in English is required; French language proficiency is a plus but not required.

What Will Make You Successful

You are a builder and relationship developer. You enjoy creating opportunities, developing new business, and turning professional relationships into long-term client partnerships.

You are comfortable picking up the phone, reaching out to senior decision-makers, attending networking events, asking for introductions, and developing a market where the company does not yet have an established U.S. footprint.

You also understand executive search. You can speak credibly with senior leaders about their business challenges, understand what they need from their leadership teams, and translate those conversations into successful executive search engagements.

Most importantly, you are energized by the opportunity to help build a business rather than simply inherit one.

Why Join Us?

• Help launch and build Confidence Executive Search’s first U.S. operation.


• Play a direct role in developing the firm's Houston and U.S. client base.


• Have meaningful ownership over business development, client relationships, and market strategy.


• Build a portfolio of senior-level clients and executive search engagements.


• Work directly with executives, HR leaders, and senior business decision-makers.


• Join an entrepreneurial environment backed by the resources and international presence of Elior Group.


• Help shape how Confidence Executive Search grows in the United States.