Director

About N2Growth

N2Growth is a worldwide executive search and leadership advisory organization collaborating with top global companies to identify, develop, and unlock leadership potential. Their expertise spans multiple industries and functions, anchored by a collaborative, innovative approach with a strong emphasis on leadership impact. They maintain a streamlined, high-achieving team culture that prioritizes autonomy, swift implementation, and measurable success.

Position Overview

The Director spearheads project teams to ensure the successful delivery of client assignments, guaranteeing outstanding client results, recognizing and leveraging new business possibilities, and nurturing robust client partnerships. This role demands a proactive approach to client collaboration, building enduring relationships grounded in trust and respect, clearly understanding client strategic objectives, and improving satisfaction and long-term cooperation. The ideal candidate will have strategic thinking capabilities, excellent leadership skills, proven success in client management and business growth, driving the organization's sustained success and expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee highly complex and priority searches that influence the company’s market standing and future business prospects.
• Track and report engagement metrics such as candidate sourcing and geographic representation for assigned searches.
• Manage all client-relations activities during engagement periods, collaborating closely with clients to define assignments by gathering detailed insights on roles, qualifications, compensation, and culture.
• Assess candidates’ leadership qualities and aptitude aligned with N2Growth’s leadership criteria.
• Collaborate with clients to pinpoint critical leadership skills necessary for success in targeted roles.
• Manage the entire candidate search and development pipeline.
• Provide ongoing status updates to clients and stakeholders, addressing any issues promptly.
• Support the CEO on designated projects as necessary.
• Influence and cultivate firm culture as a leadership figure.
• Help refine processes to improve the overall long-term efficiency of executive search practices.
• Work cross-culturally with international teams to ensure unified global search strategies and client service.
• Mentor and supervise Senior Associates and Directors to optimize execution quality and capacity.
• Uphold the N2Growth brand through professional and ethical conduct in all endeavors.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the CEO.

Success Factors

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong project management capabilities, including prioritizing and delegating multiple high-priority projects concurrently.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to dissect complexities and devise data-informed solutions.
• The flexibility and adaptability to perform diverse roles and responsibilities.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills focused on forging strong candidate rapport to ensure successful placements.
• Ability to handle complex challenges and manage demanding client situations effectively.
• A self-driven, proactive mindset able to identify and resolve issues independently.
• High integrity and discretion, especially with confidential company information.
• Advanced emotional intelligence with an aptitude for motivating and leading teams without formal reporting lines.
• The intrinsic motivation to work autonomously during periods of independent work.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in retained executive search or comparable expertise in HR or client service roles.
• Capacity to manage a full workload of up to 10 simultaneous engagements.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
• Demonstrated relationship-building skills establishing trust with senior business leaders, with proven examples.
• Proven leadership and team management experience, including mentoring.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry trends, market dynamics, and best practices in executive search and recruitment.

Why Join N2Growth

• Become part of a focused, high-performing team where your work significantly influences service to leading global organizations.
• Gain worldwide experience through responsibilities spanning multiple jurisdictions.
• Engage in a culture that emphasizes action, innovation, and quantifiable impact.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Flexible paid time off policies.
• Paid holidays.
• Volunteer time off opportunities.