Remote Principal Recruitment Consultant - Executive Search

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Fully remote working environment

Access to exclusive platforms

Global executive engagement

Prestigious professional network

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead high-level retained executive searches globally. The role is fully remote and focuses on C-suite and senior executive mandates, leveraging a wide network and digital tools to deliver strategic talent solutions.

We require extensive experience in retained search, international mandates, and strong skills in research, interviewing, negotiation, and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of retained executive search experience with a track record of success.
• Ability to manage international search mandates and build global networks.
• Exceptional research, assessment and interviewing skills for remote execution.
• Strong strategic thinking, negotiation and client relationship management.
• Deep understanding of diverse industries and executive-level functions.
• Proficiency with advanced digital search tools, CRM, and secure virtual platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, global executive search assignments for senior leadership.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis and talent mapping.
• Develop trusted advisor relationships with senior executives and hiring managers via virtual interactions.
• Engage and assess top passive candidates while handling confidential processes remotely.
• Negotiate complex offer packages and manage onboarding transitions.
• Act as a thought leader, contributing to the firm's remote service delivery model.

Skills

Retained executive search

Global experience

Remote interviewing

Market research

Negotiation

Tools

CRM systems

Digital search tools

Secure video platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in executive search, is seeking a distinguished Remote Principal Recruitment Consultant to spearhead high-level talent acquisition initiatives globally. This role requires an individual with extensive experience in retained search, operating entirely from a remote setting. You will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and engaging C-suite and senior executive candidates for challenging mandates. Leveraging cutting-edge digital tools and your extensive network, you will provide unparalleled strategic talent solutions to a global client base, all within a fully remote and flexible work structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead complex, global executive search assignments for senior leadership positions.
• Perform in-depth market research, competitor analysis, and talent mapping using advanced digital resources.
• Develop and maintain trusted advisor relationships with senior executives and hiring managers at client organizations through virtual interactions.
• Engage and assess top-tier passive candidates, managing confidential and sensitive recruitment processes remotely.
• Negotiate complex offer packages and ensure successful onboarding transitions for placed executives.
• Act as a thought leader in executive recruitment, contributing to the firm's remote service delivery model.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in retained executive search, with a demonstrable record of success in placing senior executives.
• Proven ability to manage international search mandates and build global networks.
• Exceptional research, assessment, and interviewing skills, adapted for remote execution.
• Masterful strategic thinking, negotiation, and client relationship management capabilities.
• Strong understanding of diverse industries and business functions at the executive level.
• Proficiency with advanced digital search tools, CRM, and secure virtual communication platforms.

Benefits

• A highly competitive remuneration package, including a significant base salary and performance-driven bonuses.
• Fully remote working environment, providing global reach and work-life integration.
• Access to exclusive talent intelligence platforms and cutting-edge recruitment technology.
• Opportunities to engage with C-suite executives and influence organizational leadership.
• A prestigious professional network and the ability to shape your career trajectory independently.