Senior Executive Search Consultant

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 1500000 - Rs 7500000 (ie INR 15-75 LPA) Min Experience: 5 years Location: Bangalore JobType: full-time We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Executive Search Consultant to join our high-performing team. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients across industries, leading end-to-end executive hiring mandates and contributing directly to revenue generation through new business development and candidate placements. This is a unique opportunity for seasoned recruiters and sales professionals to leverage their expertise in building strategic relationships, understanding complex hiring needs, and delivering exceptional talent solutions. Requirements Key Responsibilities Client Management & Business Development Identify and engage with potential clients to generate new executive search mandates. Build, manage, and grow long-term relationships with C-level decision-makers, HR leaders, and hiring managers. Understand client requirements, company culture, and organizational dynamics to tailor search strategies effectively. Negotiate retainers, terms of business, and maintain high client satisfaction. Candidate Search & Assessment Drive the full-cycle recruitment process for senior and executive-level roles across various domains and functions. Use a mix of traditional and modern sourcing techniques—LinkedIn, referrals, networking, databases, and outbound search—to build strong talent pipelines. Conduct high-level screening, assessments, and detailed evaluations to ensure candidate quality and alignment with client expectations. Manage candidate relationships with professionalism and confidentiality throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Strategic Advisory & Market Intelligence Serve as a subject matter expert and talent advisor, offering market intelligence, compensation insights, and hiring trends to both clients and candidates. Contribute to internal knowledge-building, best practices, and mentoring junior consultants on search strategy and client engagement. Sales & Revenue Ownership Own and meet quarterly and annual revenue targets through successful placements and client expansion. Work closely with the leadership team to identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling search and consulting services. Required Skills & Experience Experience: 5-20 years in executive search, headhunting, or high-performance recruiting, with a strong track record in sales or business development. Proven ability to close senior-level mandates, build client relationships, and deliver results under tight timelines. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills. Commercial acumen and a goal-driven mindset to meet revenue and performance targets. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple assignments simultaneously. Strong network of candidates and clients in one or more industries is a plus Show more Show less