Executive Search Consultant - Remote

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonus

Full remote work flexibility

High-impact executive assignments

Extensive professional networks

Professional development and training

Collaborative environment

Significant autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Executive Search Consultant to join a fully remote team. You will identify and engage C-suite leaders, build strategic relationships, and manage discreet mandates across sectors.

Remote, autonomous role, with emphasis on market mapping, candidate intelligence, and presenting top-tier profiles to clients. You will uphold confidentiality, integrity, and professional standards while delivering exceptional hiring outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in executive search or high-level recruitment.
• Proven expertise in sophisticated sourcing techniques, networking, and relationship building within executive circles.
• Strong understanding of various industries and functional areas at the executive level.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage complex, confidential search projects remotely.
• High level of professional integrity, discretion, and ethical conduct.
• Proficiency in using executive search databases, CRM systems, and other relevant technologies.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent searches effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a remote, results-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research and intelligence gathering to identify potential candidates for executive-level positions.
• Develop and execute targeted search strategies to source and engage senior leadership talent discreetly.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with candidates, clients, and industry leaders.
• Manage the full executive search process, from initial client brief to candidate presentation and offers.
• Conduct comprehensive interviews and assessments to evaluate leadership potential and cultural fit.
• Prepare detailed candidate profiles and present them effectively to clients.
• Negotiate complex compensation packages and facilitate the offer process.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing insights on market trends, talent availability, and competitive landscapes.
• Uphold confidentiality, ethics, and professionalism in all search engagements.

Skills

Executive search

Sourcing techniques

Relationship building

Negotiation

Remote work autonomy

Interviewing skills

Industry knowledge

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Psychology, or related field

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

Executive search databases

CRM systems

ATS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy specializing in executive search, is seeking an accomplished Executive Search Consultant to join their fully remote team. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who excels at identifying and engaging high-caliber leadership talent. Operating remotely, you will have the autonomy to build strategic relationships with C-suite executives and influential decision-makers across various sectors. Your mission will be to conduct sophisticated market mapping, candidate intelligence gathering, and discreet candidate engagement to fulfill complex executive mandates. This position offers a unique opportunity to work from anywhere, contributing to critical hiring decisions for top organizations. The focus is on delivering exceptional results with utmost professionalism and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research and intelligence gathering to identify potential candidates for executive-level positions.
• Develop and execute targeted search strategies to source and engage senior leadership talent discreetly.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with candidates, clients, and industry leaders.
• Manage the full executive search process, from initial client brief and search initiation to candidate presentation and offer management.
• Conduct comprehensive interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate suitability, leadership potential, and cultural alignment.
• Prepare detailed candidate profiles and present them effectively to clients.
• Negotiate complex compensation packages and facilitate the offer process.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing insights on market trends, talent availability, and competitive landscapes.
• Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, ethics, and professionalism throughout all search engagements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in executive search or high-level recruitment, with a demonstrable track record of successfully placing senior executives.
• Proven expertise in sophisticated sourcing techniques, networking, and relationship building within executive circles.
• Strong understanding of various industries and functional areas at the executive level.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage complex, confidential search projects remotely.
• High level of professional integrity, discretion, and ethical conduct.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Psychology, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Proficiency in using executive search databases, CRM systems, and other relevant technologies.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent searches effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a remote, results-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing for global or national location independence.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact executive assignments with leading organizations.
• Access to extensive professional networks and resources.
• Continuous professional development and specialized training in executive search.
• Collaborative environment with experienced search professionals.
• Significant autonomy and trust in managing your workload and client relationships.