Global Executive Search Principal

hace 2 días

Madrid, Madrid, España Novant Talent A tiempo completo

New International Growth Opportunity

In collaboration with a global professional services firm operating across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific, we are currently looking for a
Global Executive Search Principal
to support and accelerate its international growth.

This opportunity is ideal for an agile and hands-on professional, with a strategic approach and

ownership mentality as well as team-oriented vision to solve specific client needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Client Acquisition

  • Proactively develop and manage relationships with senior executives and decision-makers.
  • Generate and manage a strong pipeline of new client opportunities.
  • Lead commercial conversations, pitches and proposal development.
  • Identify new markets, sectors and growth opportunities.

2. Executive Search & Advisory Project Leadership

  • Lead retained executive search and advisory assignments end-to-end.
  • Understand client needs in depth and translate them into tailored solutions.
  • Personally conduct senior-level candidate interviews and assessments.
  • Present progress updates and shortlisted candidates to clients.

3. Strategic Account Management

  • Build long-term, trusted relationships with clients.
  • Act as a strategic partner, anticipating client needs and opportunities.
  • Ensure high-quality delivery and repeat business.

4. Internal Collaboration & Execution

  • Work closely with internal research, operations and delivery teams.
  • Ensure smooth execution of searches, administration and invoicing.
  • Contribute to improving internal processes and commercial best practices.

5. Revenue Ownership & Growth

  • Own personal revenue targets and business performance.
  • Actively contribute to the firm's international growth strategy.
  • Position yourself for
    future partnership
    based on performance.

Profile We Are Looking For

  • 4 years of experience in full-cycle sales: Identifying, engaging, nurturing, and managing a strong client pipeline.
  • At least, 4 years of sales in complex solutions and high added value professional services (Consulting, Advisory, Digital, etc.).
  • Fluency in written and spoken English. Any additional language would be appreciated, especially French or Spanish.
  • Bachelor or master's degree in business/economics or related subject.
  • High level: Initiative, gregariousness, handling high-pressure environments and results orientation
  • A big plus would be for this person to have prior founder experience as an entrepreneur (or similar)
  • Based on Madrid, Spain

Work Model & Career Growth

  • Highly international environment with global clients and projects.
  • Hybrid and flexible working model, focused on outcomes, not hours.
  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
  • Clear partner-track opportunity based on revenue and performance.
  • Long-term career path with real ownership and influence.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation model with high variable linked to revenue.
  • Strong incentives and long-term upside aligned with growth.
  • High level of autonomy and trust from day one.
  • Professional, agile and non-bureaucratic environment.
  • Opportunity to build something meaningful with global reach.

If you are motivated by impact, growth and international exposure.

If you enjoy building business and trusted relationships at the highest level.

And if you are looking for a role with real ownership and partner potential.

This opportunity is for you.


Confidential process managed by Novant Talent.

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