Remote Executive Search Consultant for Leadership Roles

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Global reach

Advanced recruitment technology

Career development

Prestigious client base

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Remote Recruitment Consultant to join a globally distributed team, conducting high-level executive searches across industries. You will identify, engage, and assess top candidates while advising clients on leadership fit and market trends.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in executive recruitment, a proven track record with C-suite roles, and strong networking, interviewing, and market research skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in executive search, retained recruitment, or senior-level talent acquisition.
• Proven success in completing searches for C-suite, VP, and Director-level positions.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct sophisticated market research and talent mapping.
• Excellent interviewing, assessment, and candidate evaluation skills.
• Strong business acumen across industry sectors.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fully remote, global team environment.
• Proficiency with recruitment technologies, CRM systems, and digital sourcing tools.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research and talent mapping for executive-level searches.
• Develop and execute sophisticated search strategies to identify and attract passive candidates for senior leadership positions.
• Build and nurture deep, professional networks within target industries and functional areas.
• Conduct rigorous in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate leadership potential, strategic thinking, and cultural alignment.
• Prepare detailed candidate profiles and present compelling recommendations to clients.
• Manage the entire search process from initial client engagement through to successful placement and post-placement follow-up.
• Provide expert market intelligence and consultative guidance to clients on executive talent trends.
• Maintain the highest standards of client service and candidate experience, ensuring discretion and professionalism.
• Leverage advanced technology and digital tools to enhance search effectiveness.

Skills

Executive search

Market research

Talent mapping

Interviewing

Client management

CRM tools

Remote work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA advantageous

Tools

CRM systems

Sourcing tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Remote Recruitment Consultant to join a globally distributed team, conducting high-level executive searches across industries. You will identify, engage, and assess top candidates while advising clients on leadership fit and market trends.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in executive recruitment, a proven track record with C-suite roles, and strong networking, interviewing, and market research skills.