Senior Executive Search Consultant
Venture Minds Executive Search & Career Advisory, New Bremen, Ohio, United States
Our client is a well-established international Executive Search firm, advising Boards, CEOs and owners on the appointment of senior leaders across Industry, Technology and Consumer sectors. The firm is known for its discreet, high-quality search work, long-term client relationships and strong reputation at board level.
The culture is collaborative, partnership-driven and highly professional, with a strong emphasis on integrity, judgment and execution excellence.
The position offers location flexibility within Germany. The firm is headquartered in Frankfurt, where the team meets once per month.
The Role You will join a senior team focused on
end-to-end executive search mandates
at C‑suite and board level. The role is clearly search-driven, with responsibility for leading complex assignments, managing senior stakeholders and delivering high-quality outcomes in close collaboration with partners.
Assignments span industrial, technology and consumer-focused organizations, often in international or private-equity-backed contexts.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute retained executive search mandates from briefing to placement
Act as a trusted advisor to clients at Board and C‑suite level throughout the search process
Structure searches, define target markets and identify relevant leadership profiles
Personally conduct senior-level candidate interviews and assessments
Prepare clear, decision‑ready shortlists and candidate reports for boards and owners
Manage candidates through offer, closing and onboarding phases
Contribute to client relationship development and repeat business
Mentor and support junior consultants and researchers
Your Background You bring significant experience (approx. 7–20 years), with a strong portion in Executive Search, for example:
Consultant / Principal / Director / Partner experience in a leading Executive Search firm (global or high-quality boutique)
Strong exposure to C‑suite and board-level searches, ideally in Industry, Technology or Consumer
Alternatively, a senior leadership or advisory background combined with some experience in search
What We Are Looking For
Strong personal credibility with senior executives and board members
Sound judgment and the ability to challenge clients constructively
Structured, disciplined and outcome-oriented working style
High standards of quality, discretion and professionalism
Excellent communication skills in German and English
Entrepreneurial mindset and long-term commitment to the profession
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The culture is collaborative, partnership-driven and highly professional, with a strong emphasis on integrity, judgment and execution excellence.
The position offers location flexibility within Germany. The firm is headquartered in Frankfurt, where the team meets once per month.
The Role You will join a senior team focused on
end-to-end executive search mandates
at C‑suite and board level. The role is clearly search-driven, with responsibility for leading complex assignments, managing senior stakeholders and delivering high-quality outcomes in close collaboration with partners.
Assignments span industrial, technology and consumer-focused organizations, often in international or private-equity-backed contexts.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute retained executive search mandates from briefing to placement
Act as a trusted advisor to clients at Board and C‑suite level throughout the search process
Structure searches, define target markets and identify relevant leadership profiles
Personally conduct senior-level candidate interviews and assessments
Prepare clear, decision‑ready shortlists and candidate reports for boards and owners
Manage candidates through offer, closing and onboarding phases
Contribute to client relationship development and repeat business
Mentor and support junior consultants and researchers
Your Background You bring significant experience (approx. 7–20 years), with a strong portion in Executive Search, for example:
Consultant / Principal / Director / Partner experience in a leading Executive Search firm (global or high-quality boutique)
Strong exposure to C‑suite and board-level searches, ideally in Industry, Technology or Consumer
Alternatively, a senior leadership or advisory background combined with some experience in search
What We Are Looking For
Strong personal credibility with senior executives and board members
Sound judgment and the ability to challenge clients constructively
Structured, disciplined and outcome-oriented working style
High standards of quality, discretion and professionalism
Excellent communication skills in German and English
Entrepreneurial mindset and long-term commitment to the profession
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