Senior Executive Search Consultant
Job Description
Executive / C-Suite Recruitment Consultant
Location: 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 end-to-end people solutions — spanning Recruitment, Executive Search, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Workforce Consulting, and HR Technology.
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. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned executive search professional ready to operate at the intersection of strategic talent and business leadership.
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 across multiple industries.
You will partner closely with business leaders and board-level stakeholders to understand organisational goals, design targeted search strategies, assess senior talent, and manage complex recruitment projects from initial engagement through to successful placement and onboarding.
This role is ideally suited to an experienced executive recruiter with exceptional relationship-building skills, strong commercial instincts, and a proven ability to engage and convert high-calibre passive leadership talent.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Search
- Lead retained and contingent executive search assignments across diverse industries and functional areas
- Recruit for senior positions including CEO, COO, CFO, CTO, CIO, CMO, CHRO, Managing Director, Vice President, Director, and other C-suite and leadership roles
- Develop bespoke, research-led search strategies tailored to each client engagement
- Conduct confidential executive searches, talent mapping, and competitor analysis
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior executives and business leaders across key markets
Client Relationship Management
- Partner with clients to deeply understand organisational strategy, leadership requirements, culture, and succession planning objectives
- Advise clients on executive hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and prevailing market conditions
- Present qualified executive shortlists supported by detailed candidate assessments and market context
- Maintain trusted advisor relationships with executive and board-level stakeholders throughout the engagement lifecycle
- Ensure consistently exceptional service delivery from brief to placement
Executive Candidate Management
- Proactively identify, approach, and engage passive executive candidates through targeted outreach and network development
- Conduct competency-based interviews and rigorous executive assessments
- Evaluate leadership capabilities, cultural alignment, and strategic fit against client requirements
- Manage confidential discussions and negotiations with sensitivity and professionalism
- Support candidates comprehensively through interview preparation, offer negotiation, and onboarding stages
Business Development
- Identify and pursue opportunities to establish and expand executive search partnerships with new and existing clients
- Generate new business through strategic networking, referrals, market presence, and relationship management
- Prepare compelling proposals and negotiate executive search agreements
- Grow existing client accounts by delivering exceptional outcomes and acting as a trusted long-term partner
- Represent Lamqora at executive networking events, industry forums, and leadership conferences
Market Intelligence
- Conduct ongoing executive talent mapping and competitor landscape analysis
- Monitor leadership trends, succession planning movements, and industry-specific developments
- Maintain robust executive talent pipelines across key sectors and functional disciplines
- Produce actionable market insights and executive hiring reports to add value to client engagements
Recruitment Operations
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records within HubSpot CRM and the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Prepare thorough executive search documentation, candidate profiles, and progress reports
- Ensure full compliance with recruitment best practices and data protection regulations
- Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of executive search processes and methodologies
Key Performance Indicators
Success in this role will be measured across the following metrics:
- Executive placements completed and assignment completion rate
- Client satisfaction scores and account retention
- Time-to-fill for executive vacancies
- Revenue generated and repeat search engagements secured
- Candidate experience and satisfaction ratings
- CRM accuracy and quality of reporting
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About Lamqora
Lamqora is a South Africa-based talent acquisition and recruitment solutions firm specializing in connecting businesses with high-performing professionals across international markets. The company partners with organizations to manage end-to-end recruitment processes, helping clients build strong, capable teams that drive business growth and innovation. With a focus on global talent strategies and remote recruitment capabilities, Lamqora delivers tailored hiring solutions that align with the unique needs of each client.