Principal Consultant at DAV Professional Placement Group

Job Description:

• The Executive Recruitment Consultant will specialize in sourcing, attracting, and placing C- suite and other high-level executive roles, as well as roles requiring scarce and critical skills. This is a full-cycle  recruitment  role  where  the  consultant  is  responsible  for managing  strategic  client  relationships,  developing  search  strategies,  and  closing  placements.  Supported  by  an  Associate,  the  consultant  will leverage  their  expertise  to  provide  high-quality,  personalized  recruitment  solutions  to  meet  complex  client needs.

Minimum Requirements:
Experience:

• 4-7 years’ experience as an executive and C Suite recruitment for scarce and critical skills
• Strategic relationships management with Executive and C Suite stakeholders and candidates
• Proposal and presentation presentations to stakeholders
• Proven expertise in engaging high-caliber talent.
• In-depth knowledge of talent mapping, market research, and executive assessment methods.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field. 
• An advanced degree or specialization in recruitment is advantageous.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor on executive and critical skill hiring needs.
• Conduct client meetings to understand business requirements, executive culture fit, and specific position requirements.
• Prepare proposals and negotiate terms to secure new business and enhance client engagement.
• Build and manage a robust talent pipeline of C-suite and senior executives across multiple sectors.
• Utilize a range of sourcing strategies including LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, referrals, and other executive search tools.
• Engage and assess candidates for executive roles, focusing on alignment with client requirements and cultural fit.
• Create and execute customized search strategies for executive and scarce/critical skills positions with an Associate
• Conduct market research and talent mapping to identify high-potential candidates.
• Partner with an Associate to ensure the efficiency of research and administrative support.
• Conduct in-depth interviews, referencing, and assessments to ensure candidate quality and compatibility.
• Provide consultative guidance to candidates throughout the hiring process, managing expectations and negotiating offers.
• Facilitate the final offer process and coordinate with clients and candidates for successful placements.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of search processes, candidate profiles, and client feedback.
• Prepare and present weekly progress reports to clients and the Business Executive.
• Use data-driven insights to improve processes and ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) are met or exceeded.
• Specialist Principal Recruiter in an area of specialization