Senior Manager Executive Search Consultant

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Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership Hiring Execution

• Drive end-to-end hiring for CXO and senior leadership roles across industries.

• Lead talent mapping, market research, and headhunting strategies for niche and critical mandates.

• Manage candidate assessments, referencing, and cultural fit evaluations.

2. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Engage with Boards, Founders, and Senior Leaders to define and deliver on leadership talent needs.

• Provide clients with market intelligence, compensation benchmarking, and talent insights.

• Ensure high-quality candidate experience and long-term client trust.

3. Business Contribution

• Contribute to assigned revenue targets through execution of leadership mandates.

• Partner with the AVP / Business Head to identify new opportunities and client expansions.

• Convert successful mandates into repeat and retained business engagements.

4. Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and guide junior consultants and researchers on delivery.

• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, analytics, HR) to drive execution excellence.

• Promote a culture of delivery ownership, innovation, and client-first mindset.

Professional Experience

• 10–12 years of experience in Talent Acquisition / Executive Search.

• Proven track record in successfully closing senior and leadership roles across industries.

• Strong expertise in headhunting, networking, and leadership talent mapping.

• Exposure to managing client relationships and revenue-linked hiring outcomes.

Qualifications

• Full-time Master’s degree in HR, Business Management, or related field.

• Certification in leadership assessment / executive coaching will be a plus. Desired Competencies

• Leadership Hiring Expertise: Deep knowledge of leadership markets and search practices.

• Stakeholder Management: Ability to influence and engage with senior leaders confidently.

• Business Acumen: Understanding of revenue-linked delivery and client business needs.

• Analytical Thinking: Strong in market research, data-driven insights, and benchmarking.

• Collaboration & Mentorship: Ability to coach teams and work in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of Taggd’s Executive Search practice, driving impact at leadership levels.

• Opportunity to contribute to revenue growth through leadership hiring.

• Work with a Great Place to Work Certified organization recognized for innovation, trust, and collaboration.

• Thrive in a fast-growing digital recruitment ecosystem shaping the future of hiring in India