Executive Recruitment Consultant - Executive Search

Placements24; East London; Remote; ZAR 1,841,000 - 2,845,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Fully remote

Global assignments

Professional development

Leading firm

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring an Executive Recruitment Consultant for its Executive Search division. The role is fully remote, focusing on identifying and placing top-tier executive talent across industries nationwide and globally.

You will manage complex search assignments, cultivate relationships with C-suite clients and candidates, and act as a trusted advisor on executive talent acquisition, with strong sourcing, assessment, and negotiation expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in executive search or high-level recruitment.
• Proven success in recruiting for senior leadership roles (C-suite, VP, Director).
• Expertise in executive sourcing, assessment and candidate engagement techniques.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Superior communication, negotiation and influencing abilities with executive presence.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects independently and deliver results.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment.
• Bachelor's degree; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive search assignments for C-suite, VP, and Director roles across sectors.
• Develop discreet sourcing strategies to engage passive candidates.
• Conduct rigorous assessments including interviews, references and psychometrics.
• Build trusted advisory relationships with leadership teams and candidates.
• Perform market mapping and provide strategic competitive insights.
• Negotiate complex compensation and manage offers with professionalism.
• Stay informed on global talent trends and leadership development.
• Represent the firm with integrity and professionalism.
• Manage searches to ensure timely, high-quality client service.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of search methodologies.

Skills

Executive search

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategies

Candidate assessment

Negotiation

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier recruitment consultancy, is actively seeking a highly accomplished Executive Recruitment Consultant to join their prestigious Executive Search division. This role is fully remote, offering unparalleled flexibility while focusing on identifying and placing top-tier executive talent across various industries nationwide. You will be responsible for managing complex, high-stakes search assignments, cultivating strategic relationships with C-suite clients and candidates, and acting as a trusted advisor on executive talent acquisition. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional market insight, sophisticated sourcing methodologies, and a proven track record of success in executive placements. This is a career-defining opportunity to operate at the highest level of recruitment with a globally recognized firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute comprehensive executive search assignments for C-suite, VP, and Director-level positions across diverse sectors.
• Develop and implement innovative and discreet sourcing strategies to identify and engage high-caliber passive candidates.
• Conduct rigorous candidate assessments, including in-depth interviews, reference checks, and psychometric evaluations where applicable.
• Build and nurture strong, trusted advisor relationships with corporate leadership teams and executive candidates.
• Conduct thorough market mapping and competitive intelligence to provide strategic insights to clients.
• Negotiate complex executive compensation packages and manage the offer process with utmost professionalism.
• Stay abreast of global talent trends, leadership development, and industry shifts impacting executive recruitment.
• Represent the firm with the highest level of integrity and professionalism in all interactions.
• Manage search projects efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional client service.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of executive search methodologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in executive search or high-level executive recruitment, preferably within a reputable consultancy.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting for senior leadership roles (C-suite, VP, Director) across multiple industries.
• Expertise in executive sourcing, assessment, and candidate engagement techniques.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities, with a sophisticated executive presence.
• Proof of ability to manage complex projects independently and deliver results consistently.
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment is essential.
• A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree or MBA is highly preferred.
• Unquestionable integrity and discretion.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary with a substantial performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote working arrangement with the flexibility to manage your schedule.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile executive search assignments globally.
• Access to a powerful global network and resources.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Be part of a leading, respected firm known for its excellence in executive search.