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Executive Search Consultant

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Join an expanding ecosystem of executive search firms where you can leverage your experience, deepen your industry expertise, and build a rewarding long-term career!

Starfish Partners is hiring an experienced executive search professional to join our growing team. This opportunity is designed for recruiters with a demonstrated record of successfully executing professional, technical, and leadership-level searches.

What We Offer

• Established brands and market presence: Join an ecosystem of respected executive search firms with deep industry expertise and long-standing client relationships.
• Active markets and strong resources: Established practice areas, advanced recruiting technology, market intelligence, and research support to help you execute searches effectively.
• Career advancement: Defined opportunities to expand your practice, assume leadership responsibilities, and increase your earning potential.
• Recognition and rewards: Performance incentives, achievement recognition, and opportunities to be celebrated for your success.
• Unlimited earning potential: Industry-leading compensation and an uncapped commission structure that rewards performance and results.
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and additional employee-focused benefits.
• Professional development: Ongoing training, mentorship, and collaboration with experienced executive search professionals across the Starfish Partners ecosystem.
• Collaborative culture: A team-oriented environment built on accountability, integrity, shared knowledge, and excellence.

The Role

• Identify and recruit high-performing professionals through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, and market research.
• Conduct in-depth candidate interviews and assess qualifications, accomplishments, leadership capabilities, and career objectives.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with executive, management, and technical-level professionals.
• Develop expertise within a specialized industry vertical and stay informed on market trends, competitive intelligence, and talent movement.
• Present qualified candidates and provide strategic insight throughout the search process.
• Manage multiple search assignments while maintaining a high level of responsiveness and professionalism.
• Utilize recruiting technologies and CRM systems to effectively track activity and maintain candidate pipelines.

The ideal candidate brings strong search fundamentals, including talent mapping, direct sourcing, candidate assessment, relationship management, and consultative search execution. Experience developing client relationships and generating new business is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting, executive search, business development, account management, or a related professional environment.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence decision-makers, and communicate effectively with professionals at all levels.
• Strong consultative, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated resilience, competitiveness, and a results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working onsite in our Solon, OH office.

About Us

Starfish Partners is an expanding ecosystem and investment platform for specialized professional and executive search firms. Our family of companies brings together established brands, experienced search professionals, industry expertise, and shared resources to create opportunities for collective growth and long-term success.

Across the Starfish Partners ecosystem, our companies help organizations recruit, acquire, and retain high-impact talent for mission-critical positions across a wide range of specialized industries. xhyhwjd We are built around collaboration, entrepreneurship, and a shared commitment to helping our clients, candidates, and employees succeed.

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