Senior Executive Search Consultant ( Future Sales / Client Partner)

Location
New York, NY (Midtown Manhattan office 2-3 days per week)

Role
Senior Consultant, Executive Search

Salary
Commensurate with Experience

Role Overview
You will be responsible for managing senior searches for the US business, working closely with the US Managing Partner and Principals. You will collaborate closely with the search team, provide strategic guidance, optimize search processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, and drive delivery excellence throughout.

You are an integral part of Miramar’s success in delivering exceptional candidate and client experiences. As part of the engine room for the business you will be providing insightful information, through a variety of tasks, including industry research, headhunting, candidate qualification, process management and client co‑ordination.

As a Senior Consultant, you will lead client delivery with our Partners. This role requires at least 5 years of retained executive search experience ideally. Also, we are searching for someone who wants to progress to Principal / Partner. Thus, the ideal candidate will aspire to move into Sales, Business Development and a Client Partner role.

Key Responsibilities

This role is critical to the continued success of the US business, responsible for developing and implementing best practices for search operations, focusing on streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and delivering exceptional candidate & client experiences.

Lead the search delivery team, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to ensure consistent high‑quality delivery across all search assignments.

Collaborate with search partners and consultants to understand client requirements, develop customized search strategies, and deliver successful outcomes.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives, regularly assessing and enhancing search methodologies, tools, and technologies to stay ahead in a competitive market.

Implement performance metrics and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and evaluate search delivery effectiveness, providing regular reporting and insights to leadership.

Foster a culture of excellence, knowledge sharing, and learning within the search delivery team, promoting professional growth and development opportunities.

Stay updated on industry trends, market insights, and emerging best practices, leveraging this knowledge to drive innovation and operational excellence.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve cross‑functional collaboration, ensuring effective communication and coordination between search delivery and sales principals.

Build relationships with senior candidates within selective industry specializations, building long‑term relationships and candidate pipelines.

Managing client search kick‑off meetings, leading the development of the search strategy, overseeing, and leading project timescales and running regular assignment update sessions with clients.

Conduct all interviews with senior executives on assigned searches.

Manage and support candidates through the interview process, providing them with an exceptional service and after care.

To act as a mentor and guide to delivery team members, and a business partner to the wider organization.

Be a ‘Miramar - best practice champion’ – driving process‑oriented global standards, continuously focusing on customer experience and satisfaction.

Ensure the Invenias database is accurate and up to date at all times.

Previous Experience

Proven experience in executive search, including search delivery & operational excellence. (Ideally the successful candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience working at a Retained Executive Search firm).

Strong knowledge of executive search processes, methodologies, and best practices.

Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead, inspire, and mentor a team.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with clients, candidates, and internal stakeholders effectively. Analytical mindset with the ability to drive data‑driven decision‑making and performance improvements.

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Proficient in using search tools, databases, and technology platforms.

Results‑oriented mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional candidate experiences and achieving business objectives.

Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and navigate in a fast‑paced, performance‑focused environment.

Personal Development
We will take an active role in supporting and developing your career, with regular one‑to‑one sessions, monthly performance meetings and regular training workshops. We use professional performance coaches and leading figures to support the Miramar team in ensuring positive wellbeing and productivity.

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