Senior Recruitment Consultant - Executive Search

Placements24; Houston (TX); Hybride; USD 72 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Uncapped commission

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant with executive search expertise to join its Randburg team. You will manage senior-level mandates and build strong client relationships while delivering exceptional candidate experiences.

The role blends office collaboration with hybrid flexibility, requires 6+ years in recruitment, and offers a highly competitive salary with uncapped commissions and ongoing professional development in the South African market.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in recruitment consultancy with focus on executive/retained search.
• Proven success delivering on senior-level mandates.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of Gauteng market and beyond.
• Proficiency with advanced sourcing techniques and recruitment tech.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or related field.
• Ability to thrive in hybrid work with autonomy and collaboration.
• Strong ethics and confidentiality.

Responsabilités

• Manage full lifecycle of executive search assignments from brief to placement.
• Conduct market research to identify talent pools.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies for senior candidates.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Assess candidates with competency-based interviews and references.
• Negotiate compensation packages and offers.
• Contribute to business development in the executive search space.
• Mentor junior recruitment colleagues.
• Maintain accurate client and candidate records in the CRM.

Connaissances

Executive search

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Sourcing techniques

Communication

Mentoring

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business or HR

Outils

CRM systems

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a premier international recruitment consultancy, is seeking a seasoned Senior Recruitment Consultant with expertise in executive search to join their prestigious team in Randburg, Gauteng. This is a pivotal role focused on identifying, engaging, and placing top-tier leadership talent for high-profile clients across various industries. You will be responsible for managing complex search assignments, building strong client relationships, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the South African market and a proven track record in executive recruitment.

This hybrid position offers the best of both worlds, combining collaborative office interactions in Randburg with the flexibility of remote work, fostering a productive and balanced work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the full lifecycle of executive search assignments, from initial brief to successful placement.
• Conducting in-depth market research and intelligence gathering to identify key talent pools.
• Developing and executing targeted sourcing strategies to attract senior-level candidates.
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Conducting thorough candidate assessments, including competency-based interviews and reference checks.
• Negotiating complex compensation packages and facilitating the offer process.
• Contributing to business development efforts and identifying new opportunities within the executive search space.
• Mentoring and guiding junior members of the recruitment team.
• Maintaining accurate client and candidate records in the CRM system.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in recruitment consultancy, with a significant focus on executive search or retained search.
• Demonstrated success in managing and successfully delivering on senior-level mandates.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of the business landscape and talent market in Gauteng and beyond.
• Proficiency in utilizing advanced sourcing techniques and recruitment technologies.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work model, demonstrating both autonomy and collaborative spirit.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with an attractive, uncapped commission structure.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact executive mandates for leading organizations.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative, and professional team environment in Randburg.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Access to extensive networking opportunities within senior leadership circles.
• Be part of a globally recognized and respected recruitment brand.