Executive Search Consultant

Kaye/Bassman International; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Industry-leading training

National reputation

Entrepreneurial environment

Career advancement paths

Award-winning culture

Recognition programs

Benefits package

Job summary

Kaye/Bassman International is a nationally recognized executive search and recruiting firm seeking an experienced Search Consultant to own the entire search lifecycle—from developing client relationships and generating new business to identifying, recruiting, and placing top talent. You’ll have autonomy to build your market with the support of our established brand.

We’re looking for entrepreneurial, relationship-driven professionals who thrive on business development and recruiting success,

Qualifications

• Experience in full-desk recruiting or executive search.
• Proven ability to generate new business and nurture client relationships.
• Proven sourcing, recruiting, and placing passive candidates.
• Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with desire to build a successful practice.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities through prospecting, referrals, and relationships.
• Manage and grow client partnerships by understanding hiring needs.
• Execute full-cycle recruiting from sourcing to placement.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines via direct sourcing and networking.
• Present qualified candidates and provide consultative guidance through the process.

Skills

Full-desk recruiting

Executive search

Business development

Client relationship management

Passive candidate sourcing

Negotiation

Entrepreneurial mindset

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Next Level Exchange

Job description

Take Your Recruiting Career to the Next Level with the Best in the Business!

This is your opportunity to leverage your search experience, work alongside top-performing search professionals, and maximize your earning potential within a nationally recognized executive search firm.

We're seeking an experienced Search Consultant to join our growing team. In this role, you'll own the entire search lifecycle, from developing client relationships and generating new business to identifying, recruiting, and placing top talent. You'll have the autonomy to build your market, the support of an established brand, and the opportunity to create significant financial success through your efforts.

What You'll Do

• Develop new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, referrals, and relationship-building with hiring managers and decision-makers.
• Manage and grow client partnerships by understanding hiring needs, providing market insights, and serving as a trusted talent advisor.
• Execute the full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing and interviewing candidates through offer negotiation and placement.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, and strategic outreach.
• Present qualified candidates, provide consultative guidance throughout the search process, and facilitate successful hiring outcomes.

If you're entrepreneurial, relationship-driven, and motivated by both business development and recruiting success, we'll provide the platform, resources, and support to help you achieve your next level of growth.

Why Grow Your Career Here

• Uncapped Commission: Your earning potential is directly tied to your performance, with no ceiling on success.
• Industry-Leading Training & Mentorship: Access Next Level Exchange, the #1 recruiter training platform, along with coaching from accomplished recruiting and business development professionals.
• Nationally Recognized Search Firm: Leverage the credibility, resources, and reputation of an established organization with decades of success.
• Entrepreneurial Environment: Build your own practice while benefiting from the support of a highly respected brand.
• Clear Advancement Opportunities: Defined career paths into senior recruiting, practice leadership, management, and ownership opportunities.
• Award-Winning Culture: Join a collaborative, high-performance environment where teamwork, accountability, and achievement are valued.
• Recognition & Performance Incentives: Celebrate success through contests, incentives, team events, and performance‑based rewards.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and additional employee‑focused benefits.

What We're Looking For

• Proven success in a full-desk recruiting, executive search, staffing, or business development environment.
• Experience generating new business and managing client relationships.
• Demonstrated success sourcing, recruiting, and placing passive candidates.
• Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong desire to build a successful practice and maximize earnings.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

About Us

For over 40 years, Kaye/Bassman has been a leader in executive search and professional recruiting. Our consultants partner with organizations across North America to identify, attract, and secure exceptional talent for critical positions. We are known for our collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, entrepreneurial environment, and dedication to helping both clients and candidates achieve long-term success.

Whether you're looking to increase your earnings, expand your market influence, or build a thriving recruiting practice within a respected organization, this is an opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Explore our practice areas: https://www.kbic.com/