Senior Consultant

Next Step Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development from industry experts

Performance incentives and commission structure

International relocation opportunities

Clear career progression

Relocation sponsorship to the US

Entrepreneurial, high‑growth culture

Job summary

A leading talent advisory firm in New York is looking for an Associate/Senior Associate to drive the headhunting lifecycle within the clean energy sector. You'll engage top candidates and support company growth by building relationships with market leaders. The firm offers competitive compensation, career progression opportunities, and a role that supports the energy transition. Join a high-growth environment where your contributions will directly impact the future of sustainability.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in executive search or 360/270 recruitment.
• Exposure to Energy, Infrastructure, or Technology markets preferred.
• Interest in AI and process innovation.
• Familiarity with CRM and recruitment technology; interest in AI.
• Highly ambitious and entrepreneurial mindset aligned to energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Identify, attract, and engage senior passive candidates.
• Source leads and market intelligence for client development.
• Deliver high-quality search processes using best practices.
• Assist in structuring and negotiating recruitment deals.
• Collaborate with founders and senior advisors on search strategies.
• Build relationships with key market figures.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Highly ambitious and entrepreneurial mindset

Entrepreneurial spirit

Tools

CRM systems

Recruitment technology tools

AI tools

Job description

We are a specialist talent search and advisory firm dedicated to advancing the global energy transition. Our mission is to accelerate planetary sustainability by focusing on the most pivotal driver of change: human capital.

The Role

As an Associate / Senior Associate, you’ll gain exposure to the full headhunting lifecycle while managing relationships and executing searches within one of our specialist practices. You'll identify and engage top‑tier candidates, gather market intelligence, and work closely with senior team members and company founders to support high‑level mandates.

Your work will directly contribute to the firm's growth and market presence, reinforcing a community‑driven approach to executive search in the clean energy and infrastructure space.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidate Acquisition: Identify, attract, and engage senior passive candidates within clean energy, energy infrastructure, or sustainable technology markets.
• Lead Generation: Source leads and market intel to support client development and business origination.
• Search Execution: Deliver high‑quality retained and contingent search processes using best‑practice methodologies.
• Deal Execution: Assist in structuring and negotiating recruitment deals.
• Collaboration: Work closely with founders and senior advisors to refine search strategies and approaches.
• Relationship Building: Build and maintain relationships with key market figures to strengthen the company’s network and brand.

What We Offer

• Significant exposure to founders and industry leaders with direct impact on company growth.
• Professional development from a high‑calibre team of search experts.
• Competitive base salary, performance incentives, and market‑leading commission structure.
• Clear career progression, with opportunities to advance to senior leadership within 5 years.
• International relocation and sponsorship opportunities to the US.
• Entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment with minimal bureaucracy and maximum responsibility.
• A role at the heart of the clean energy revolution, working across emerging market segments with exponential growth trajectories.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in executive search or 360/270 recruitment.
• Exposure to Energy, Infrastructure, or Technology markets preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with CRM and recruitment technology tools; interest in AI and process innovation.
• Highly ambitious, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for the energy transition.