Executive / C-Suite Recruitment ConsultantLocation
Remote (South Africa)
Employment Type
Full-Time
Department
Executive Search & Talent Solutions
Reports To
Managing Director / Head of Executive Search
About Lamqora
Lamqora is a modern recruitment and workforce solutions company helping businesses attract, hire, and retain exceptional talent. We partner with startups, SMEs, and enterprise organisations to deliver Recruitment, Executive Search, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Workforce Consulting, and HR Technology solutions.
As our Executive Search division continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Executive / C-Suite Recruitment Consultant to identify, engage, and place senior leaders who drive organisational success.
The Opportunity
As an Executive / C-Suite Recruitment Consultant, you will lead retained and contingent executive search assignments for senior leadership positions, including C-suite executives, directors, vice presidents, and other strategic leadership roles.
You will partner with business leaders to understand their organisational goals, conduct targeted executive searches, assess senior talent, and manage complex recruitment projects from engagement through successful placement.
This role is ideal for an experienced executive recruiter with exceptional relationship-building skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to engage high-calibre leadership talent.
Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive Search
- Lead retained and contingent executive search assignments across multiple industries.
- Recruit for positions including CEO, COO, CFO, CTO, CIO, CMO, CHRO, Managing Director, Vice President, Director, and other senior leadership roles.
- Develop bespoke search strategies for each client engagement.
- Conduct confidential executive searches and talent mapping.
- Build long-term relationships with senior executives and business leaders.
Client Relationship Management
- Partner with clients to understand organisational strategy, leadership needs, and succession planning objectives.
- Advise clients on executive hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and market conditions.
- Present qualified executive shortlists with detailed candidate assessments.
- Maintain trusted advisor relationships with executive stakeholders.
- Ensure exceptional service throughout the search process.
Executive Candidate Management
- Identify, approach, and engage passive executive candidates.
- Conduct competency-based interviews and executive assessments.
- Evaluate leadership capabilities, cultural fit, and strategic alignment.
- Manage confidential negotiations throughout the recruitment process.
- Support candidates through interview, offer, and onboarding stages.
Business Development
- Identify opportunities to expand executive search partnerships.
- Develop new business through networking, referrals, and relationship management.
- Prepare proposals and negotiate executive search agreements.
- Grow existing client accounts through exceptional service delivery.
- Represent Lamqora at executive networking events and industry conferences.
Market Intelligence
- Conduct executive talent mapping and competitor analysis.
- Monitor leadership trends, succession planning, and industry developments.
- Maintain executive talent pipelines across key sectors.
- Produce market insights and executive hiring reports for clients.
Recruitment Operations
- Maintain accurate records within HubSpot CRM and the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Prepare executive search documentation and progress reports.
- Ensure compliance with recruitment best practices and data protection regulations.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of executive search processes.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Success in this role will be measured by:
- Executive placements completed.
- Executive search assignment completion rate.
- Client satisfaction and retention.
- Time-to-fill executive vacancies.
- Revenue generated.
- Repeat executive search engagements.
- Candidate experience and satisfaction.
- CRM accuracy and reporting quality.
Required Experience
- 5+ years of experience in Executive Search, Senior Recruitment, Headhunting, or Talent Acquisition.
- Proven experience recruiting executive and C-suite professionals.
- Strong understanding of executive search methodologies and market mapping.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with senior executives and business leaders.
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
Preferred Experience
Experience recruiting within one or more of the following sectors is advantageous:
- Executive Leadership
- Professional Services
- Financial Services
- Technology & SaaS
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Human Resources
- Sales & Commercial Leadership
International recruitment experience is highly desirable.
Skills & Competencies
- Executive Search
- Headhunting
- Talent Mapping
- Executive Assessment
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Development
- Consultative Recruitment
- Negotiation
- Relationship Building
- Market Intelligence
- Commercial Awareness
- Confidentiality & Professionalism
Technology Stack
You'll regularly use:
- HubSpot CRM
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Apollo.io
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- AI-powered recruitment and sourcing tools
What Success Looks Like
Within your first 90 days, you will:
- Successfully manage multiple executive search assignments.
- Build relationships with senior executives and key client stakeholders.
- Deliver high-quality executive candidate shortlists.
- Contribute to new executive search business opportunities.
- Demonstrate expertise in Lamqora's executive search methodology.
- Maintain exceptional client and candidate experiences.
Why Join Lamqora?
Joining Lamqora means becoming part of a growing executive search practice where you'll work with influential leaders and help shape the future of businesses across multiple industries.
We offer:
- Competitive base salary.
- Uncapped commission and placement incentives.
- Performance bonuses.
- Flexible remote working.
- Ongoing executive search and leadership development.
- Career progression into Senior Executive Search Consultant, Principal Consultant, Head of Executive Search, Executive Search Director, or Partner.
- Access to industry-leading recruitment technology and AI-powered sourcing tools.
- A collaborative, high-performance culture focused on excellence and innovation.
Our Values
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Customer Success
How to Apply
Please submit your:
- Updated CV/Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your executive recruitment experience.
- LinkedIn Profile (if applicable).
Email your application to [email protected] with the subject line:
Application – Executive / C-Suite Recruitment Consultant
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We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to the Lamqora team.
Pay: R70 967,41 - R99 504,04 per month
Work Location: Remote
