Senior Consultant Executive Search

As a Senior Consultant Executive Search, you will be based in Mumbai and should have a minimum of 15 years of experience in the field. You will primarily focus on cross-industry CXO hiring, with a preference for prior exposure to the automotive industry. Your main function will involve Executive Search and Leadership Hiring, reporting directly to the Director or Business Head of Leadership Hiring. Your key responsibilities will include driving the end-to-end execution of both retained and contingent executive search mandates for leadership and CXO roles such as CEO, CFO, CHRO, CTO, etc. You will engage with senior stakeholders from various industries, particularly automotive, manufacturing, and emerging tech sectors. Your role will also involve leading candidate assessment, client briefings, shortlist presentations, and offer negotiations with strategic clarity and consultative rigor. In terms of Business Development, you will be responsible for owning and expanding a personal book of business. This will entail actively developing client relationships through consultative selling and strategic engagement. You will build long-term partnerships with key accounts, understanding their leadership talent needs and providing advice on talent strategy. Additionally, responding to RFPs, creating proposals, and pitching for leadership search assignments will be part of your duties. Team Management & Development will also be a crucial aspect of your role. You will be required to lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of consultants, researchers, and associates. Setting delivery targets, managing performance KPIs, and fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and growth within the team will be essential. Sharing best practices and helping enhance the overall delivery capability and domain expertise within the team will also be expected from you. The ideal candidate for this role should have at least 15 years of experience in executive search or leadership hiring, demonstrating a successful track record of closing CXO-level positions. Exposure to or engagement with automotive/manufacturing clients is highly desirable. Strong business acumen, including a solid understanding of business functions and industry trends, is necessary to engage with senior stakeholders effectively. Proven team management capabilities, the ability to inspire, mentor, and lead by example are also crucial. A deep and relevant network of senior professionals across industries is preferred. Preferred qualifications for this role include a postgraduate degree in HR, Business Administration, or equivalent from a reputable institution. Certifications in leadership assessment tools would be considered a plus.,