Executive Search Consultant — Hybrid, 20 Days PTO & Benefits

Gilman Partners; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Full benefits

20 days PTO

Job summary

Gilman Partners, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a retained executive search and leadership development firm with more than 45 years helping organizations build stronger leadership teams. The position is at the corporate office in Cincinnati and onsite at least three days per week.

As a Search Consultant you will drive candidate identification, engagement, assessment, and relationship management across multiple searches, partnering with senior executives and clients to identify top talent and

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of professional experience in recruiting or executive search, with preference for manufacturing, supply chain, or operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to ask thoughtful questions and synthesize information.
• Experience with recruiting platforms, ATS/CRM systems, and professional networking platforms.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage qualified candidates through direct outreach, networks, referrals, and research.
• Conduct initial conversations and in-depth interviews to assess leadership experience and motivation.
• Prepare clear candidate summaries communicating experience, qualifications, and alignment with client needs.
• Manage candidate communication, interview coordination, feedback, and follow-up.
• Support reference checks, compensation discussions, and offer processes to close searches.
• Coordinate across multiple concurrent searches with organized pipelines and clear priorities.
• Engage with clients in kickoff meetings and provide market feedback and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Executive recruitment

Candidate outreach

Relationship building

Interviewing

Sourcing strategies

Tools

ATS/CRM tools

Research tools

Job description

Gilman Partners, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a retained executive search and leadership development firm with more than 45 years helping organizations build stronger leadership teams. The position is at the corporate office in Cincinnati and onsite at least three days per week.

As a Search Consultant you will drive candidate identification, engagement, assessment, and relationship management across multiple searches, partnering with senior executives and clients to identify top talent and