Senior Account Executive, Interim & Executive Staffing
DiversityJobs Inc, Lutherville Timonium, MD, United States
Senior Account Executive, Interim & Executive Staffing Think Consulting is a transformative partner that helps clients bridge the gap between the company they are today and the company they want to become. Our team is composed of senior executives with deep experience in Technology and Operations with wide industry knowledge. Simply put, our advisors supercharge transformation and right-structuring.
Think Consulting is looking for passionate, creative, and decisive professionals with excellent communication and people skills to join our team. Thinks team members embody our core values by delivering measurable results that leave clients in a better position than where we met them.
The Opportunity
The Senior Account Executive is responsible for expanding Thinks footprint within the interim and executive staffing market by developing strategic client relationships and delivering high-caliber talent solutions aligned to organizational priorities.
This role requires a thoughtful, consultative approach-partnering with clients to understand business objectives, diagnose talent needs, and deliver solutions that drive meaningful impact. You will build and manage your own portfolio of clients while leading engagements from initial scoping through successful placement.
This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports, offering significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape both client outcomes and revenue growth.
How Youll Contribute Develop and cultivate strategic client relationships, positioning Think as a trusted advisor in interim and executive talent solutions
Identify and pursue new business opportunities through a consultative, insight-driven approach
Lead end-to-end engagement management, from opportunity development and role scoping through candidate placement
Partner with clients to define leadership requirements, success profiles, and organizational context for each engagement
Execute targeted search strategies, including candidate identification, assessment, and presentation
Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives and HR leadership
Deliver a high-touch client experience, ensuring alignment, transparency, and quality throughout the search process
Contribute market intelligence and insights on talent trends, availability, and competitive landscape
Maintain a disciplined approach to pipeline management, forecasting, and performance tracking
Role Requirements 8-10+ years of experience in executive search, interim staffing, or agency-based recruiting/sales ( prior agency/staffing experience required )
Demonstrated success operating in a full-desk or 360 model, with ownership of both client development and search execution
Proven ability to engage and influence senior-level stakeholders, including VP and C-suite executives
Strong consultative mindset, with the ability to translate complex business needs into tailored talent solutions
Track record of delivering high-quality placements within executive or specialized staffing environments
High level of professionalism, discretion, and executive presence
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
Ability to operate independently while managing multiple concurrent engagements
What Youll Get at Think
This is a full-time position with a base salary range of $80,000 - $100,000, plus a standard commission plan.
In addition to a competitive base salary, Think offers full benefits for you and your dependents, a competitive 401k match, and a generous PTO policy that increases with seniority. We care deeply about your professional growth and provide a solid foundation of knowledge and skill development through Thinks Academy.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status
Think Consulting is looking for passionate, creative, and decisive professionals with excellent communication and people skills to join our team. Thinks team members embody our core values by delivering measurable results that leave clients in a better position than where we met them.
The Opportunity
The Senior Account Executive is responsible for expanding Thinks footprint within the interim and executive staffing market by developing strategic client relationships and delivering high-caliber talent solutions aligned to organizational priorities.
This role requires a thoughtful, consultative approach-partnering with clients to understand business objectives, diagnose talent needs, and deliver solutions that drive meaningful impact. You will build and manage your own portfolio of clients while leading engagements from initial scoping through successful placement.
This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports, offering significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape both client outcomes and revenue growth.
How Youll Contribute Develop and cultivate strategic client relationships, positioning Think as a trusted advisor in interim and executive talent solutions
Identify and pursue new business opportunities through a consultative, insight-driven approach
Lead end-to-end engagement management, from opportunity development and role scoping through candidate placement
Partner with clients to define leadership requirements, success profiles, and organizational context for each engagement
Execute targeted search strategies, including candidate identification, assessment, and presentation
Engage and influence senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives and HR leadership
Deliver a high-touch client experience, ensuring alignment, transparency, and quality throughout the search process
Contribute market intelligence and insights on talent trends, availability, and competitive landscape
Maintain a disciplined approach to pipeline management, forecasting, and performance tracking
Role Requirements 8-10+ years of experience in executive search, interim staffing, or agency-based recruiting/sales ( prior agency/staffing experience required )
Demonstrated success operating in a full-desk or 360 model, with ownership of both client development and search execution
Proven ability to engage and influence senior-level stakeholders, including VP and C-suite executives
Strong consultative mindset, with the ability to translate complex business needs into tailored talent solutions
Track record of delivering high-quality placements within executive or specialized staffing environments
High level of professionalism, discretion, and executive presence
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
Ability to operate independently while managing multiple concurrent engagements
What Youll Get at Think
This is a full-time position with a base salary range of $80,000 - $100,000, plus a standard commission plan.
In addition to a competitive base salary, Think offers full benefits for you and your dependents, a competitive 401k match, and a generous PTO policy that increases with seniority. We care deeply about your professional growth and provide a solid foundation of knowledge and skill development through Thinks Academy.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status