Executive Search Consultant

Role overview

This opportunity is with a global consumer-focused executive search firm looking for an Executive Search Researcher/Consultant. Unlike many research positions in executive search that remain behind the scenes, this role has a clear development path toward Senior Associate, Consultant, and Partner.

The firm is known for senior leadership search work across FMCG and CPG, QSR, consumer healthcare, infrastructure, and retail. It partners with widely recognised brands and typically works on mandates for roles paid in the £150k to £500k base salary range. The average search fee at the firm is around £80k.

Examples of recent searches

• General Manager, Global Retail in Chicago
• Global Director of Ecommerce in Paris
• Group Financial Controller in Sweden
• SVP of R&D for North America in Nashville
• VP of Sales in China, Beijing
• Chief Supply Chain Officer in Switzerland

What the role involves

You will map consumer markets globally, analyse organisational structures, identify senior-level leaders, and make direct contact with relevant talent. The job also includes supporting or taking ownership of retained search assignments and sharing market intelligence that helps create new client opportunities.

Candidate profile

The employer is open to people moving across verticals, regions, or even from contingency recruitment into executive search. The key requirement is the ability to speak credibly with senior stakeholders and a commercially curious mindset, since the search process and methodology can be taught.

Package and progression

The salary package is up to £60,000 base, with some flexibility for the right hire, plus strong on-target earnings. The company emphasises meaningful career progression rather than superficial title changes.

Additional information

All discussions are confidential. A full brief is available through the application process.