Managing Director – Executive Search – The Netherlands

Job title:

Managing Director – Executive Search – The Netherlands

Company:

Robert Half

Job description

Job Description:Executive SearchTo secure the further growth of the Executive Search operations in Benelux, we are currently looking for a Managing Director who will launch our Executive Search operations in our Amsterdam office. In this role, you will report to the Regional Director of Executive Search Benelux.Your responsibilities:As a Managing Director, you will focus on the recruitment of senior and executive-level professionals across all industries. Operating within our boutique-like environment, you will work collaboratively on customized searches with clients, delivering personalized attention and deploying our proven search execution processes to successfully place leadership talent.To cultivate and expand trust-based client relationships with executives and secure search engagements successfully, your responsibilities will include:

• Building a collaborative network with colleagues across all of Robert Half’s practice groups to leverage client introductions.
• Cultivating relationships with Protiviti Managing Directors in your local market to facilitate introductions to existing clients.
• Providing exceptional service and nurturing long-term relationships with clients and placed executives, fostering repeat business and referrals to other executive leaders.
• Leverage existing client relationships to gain introductions to and establish connections with potential buyers within their organizations.
• Participating in local professional networking organizations that bring together C-level leaders and Board members to connect with new clients.
• Following up on senior and executive-level openings identified through lead sources such as shortlisted candidate update calls, placed candidate calls, reference calls, and Salesforce.

In addition to growing your client base, you will proactively manage the search execution process for active searches by:

• Acting as the project manager and providing leadership throughout the entire search process.
• Negotiating terms and facilitating the signing of search engagement letters (Contracts).
• Leading client kick-off meetings and conducting weekly client status update calls. Collaborating with clients to capture position details.
• Initiating searches through our internal kick-off call, communicating the position’s scope and desired management competencies, style, and personality needs.
• Providing focus and guidance for the search execution team on candidate identification.
• Interviewing and evaluating all final candidates on technical skills, behavioral traits, personality, and a cultural/value-based match with the client.
• Presenting final candidates to the client and offering advice on their selection for interview.
• Facilitating the acceptance of offers, determining start dates, and ensuring a smooth transition to the new role.

You will also collaborate closely with other Managing Directors of Executive Search to jointly pitch on roles.Your profile:

• A Master’s degree qualification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Demonstrated success with over 15 years of consultative experience in selling to and developing C-level client contracts, serving as a trusted advisor.
• Excel at sales and influencing executive leadership regarding their human capital needs at the most senior level, establishing strong trust-based relationships.
• Passion for enabling companies to compete effectively in the global market for their most valuable asset: executive talent.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues at all levels.
• Highly organized and focused on continuously developing new clients while managing a high volume of active searches.

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Expected salary

Location

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Job date

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 23:54:55 GMT

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