Manufacturing Practice Director: Growth & Advisory

Gilman Partners; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment? Spotlight: On

Full benefits

20 days PTO

First-year income guarantee

Job summary

Gilman Partners, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks a Director to lead its Manufacturing Practice within a retained executive search firm. You will build strategic client relationships, coach consultants, and drive business development while actively overseeing searches from kickoff to placement.

You will join a team that values integrity, accountability, and collaboration, with meaningful ownership of strategy and outcomes across the practice.

Qualifications

• Twenty+ years of recruiting experience with executive searches.
• Proven ability to manage senior client relationships and deliver outcomes.
• Strong business development leadership and strategic planning.
• Solid manufacturing industry knowledge and networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing Practice and drive growth across clients.
• Serve as trusted advisor to C-suite and board members.
• Coach and develop consultants, ensuring search quality and momentum.
• Own pipeline development and post-search client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership & mentorship

Business development

Executive advisory

Relationship management

Strategy & planning

Tools

CRM software

Research tools

Job description

Gilman Partners, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks a Director to lead its Manufacturing Practice within a retained executive search firm. You will build strategic client relationships, coach consultants, and drive business development while actively overseeing searches from kickoff to placement.

You will join a team that values integrity, accountability, and collaboration, with meaningful ownership of strategy and outcomes across the practice.