Executive Search Consultant: Build Your Own Practice

Kaye/Bassman International; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee benefits

Job summary

Kaye/Bassman International is a nationally recognized executive search firm seeking experienced search consultants who can develop business, manage clients, and close searches. This full-desk opportunity offers uncapped earning potential, the freedom to build your own market, and the resources of an established platform behind you.

You will run the full search process, recruit passive candidates, and develop a long-term book of business while managing multiple searches with strong communication

Qualifications

• Proven success in executive search, full-desk recruiting, staffing, or related business development.
• Ability to generate new business and grow client relationships.
• Experience sourcing, recruiting, and placing passive candidates.
• Strong sales, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and drive to build a profitable practice.
• High level of accountability, organization, and follow-through.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through prospecting, networking, referrals, and relationship development.
• Build and manage relationships with hiring managers and senior decision-makers.
• Run the full search process from client development and candidate sourcing through negotiation and placement.
• Recruit and engage high-quality passive candidates.
• Develop a specialized market and build a long‑term book of business.
• Manage multiple searches while maintaining consistent communication and follow‑through.

Skills

Executive search

Full-desk recruiting

Business development

Client relationships

Sales and negotiation

Entrepreneurial mindset

Accountability

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Kaye/Bassman International is a nationally recognized executive search firm seeking experienced search consultants who can develop business, manage clients, and close searches. This full-desk opportunity offers uncapped earning potential, the freedom to build your own market, and the resources of an established platform behind you.

You will run the full search process, recruit passive candidates, and develop a long-term book of business while managing multiple searches with strong communication