AVP - Executive Search Consultant

Position Details:

Designation: Associate Vice President Executive Search

Domain Expertise: Recruitment | Staffing

Job Location: Gurgaon, Mumbai

Reporting Manager Head Operations

About the Role:

We are seeking an accomplished AVP Executive Search (Leadership Hiring) to lead our leadership and CXOlevel hiring practice. The role will focus on driving executive mandates across industries, managing senior stakeholder relationships, and being responsible to drive a scalable and sustainable revenue target annually. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in leadership search, exceptional business development acumen, and proven ability to deliver outcomes that influence organizational success.

Job Requirements:

1. Executive Search & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end CXO and leadership hiring across industries and functions (CEO, CFO, CHRO, CTO, etc.).

• Build and maintain succession pipelines and executive talent communities.

• Drive assessments, market mapping, and reference validation at senior levels.

1. Business Development & Revenue Growth

• Own the assigned revenue target through executive search mandates.

• Expand client portfolio by identifying opportunities in new sectors and leadership hiring verticals.

• Convert successful mandates into long-term client partnerships.

1. Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to Boards, Founders, and Promoters on leadership talent decisions.

• Handle complex and sensitive negotiations with confidentiality and integrity.

• Provide clients with market intelligence, compensation benchmarking, and talent insights.

1. Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a team of consultants and researchers to deliver on leadership mandates.

• Build a high-performance culture with focus on delivery excellence and revenue outcomes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Marketing, Analytics) to support delivery.

1. Strategic Impact

• Strengthen Taggds positioning as a preferred leadership hiring partner.

• Drive EVP and employer branding initiatives for senior mandates.

• Provide business leaders with insights on talent strategy, succession, and workforce trends.

Professional Experience:

• 15+ years of proven experience in Executive Search / Leadership Hiring.

• Strong track record of closing CXO and senior leadership roles across industries.

• Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver multi-crore revenue targets.

• Deep relationships with industry leaders, promoters, and CXOs.

• Experience in consulting-driven talent advisory is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Full-time masters degree in HR, Business Management, or a related field.

• Additional certifications in leadership assessment or executive coaching will be an advantage.

Desired Competencies:

• Business Acumen: Ability to link leadership hiring to clients strategic goals and P&L impact.

• Relationship Building: Strong credibility and trust-building with promoters, boards, and CXOs.

• Revenue Orientation: Proven capability to achieve and exceed multi-crore revenue targets.

• Strategic Thinking: Long-term perspective on talent markets, succession planning, and EVP.

• Leadership: Ability to inspire and build high-performing teams.

Why Join Us?

We are a Great Place to Work Certified organization recognized for its culture of trust, innovation, and excellence. We believe in building an environment to celebrate diverse perspectives and talents.

• Wellness Benefits: Enjoy a monthly wellness leave, demonstrating our commitment to employee health and well-being.

• Dynamic Growth Environment: Contribute to a fast-growing journey, where your role directly impacts organizational success. Thrive in a team that values innovation, teamwork, and mutual respect, working alongside industry leaders.

• Competitive Compensation: Receive a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your contributions and achievements