Role : Practice Lead Executive / Leadership Staffing

Location : Hyderabad

Reporting To : Vice President

Industry : Staffing

About Our Client :

Our client is a leading global staffing and workforce solutions organization, delivering high-quality talent acquisition and consulting services across multiple industries and geographies. We specialize in strategic hiring, enterprise staffing solutions, and building scalable recruitment models for global clients.

Role Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Practice Lead to drive business growth and client relationships within a specific industry practice or functional area. The successful candidate will lead a team of consultants while maintaining hands-on involvement in executive search assignments for senior-level positions.

Key Responsibilities :

Business Development & Client Management :

- Develop and execute strategic business development plans to grow practice revenue

- Build and maintain relationships with key clients, including C-suite executives and board members

- Identify new business opportunities and market trends within the assigned practice area

- Lead client presentations and proposal development

- Achieve annual revenue targets and KPIs

Search Execution & Delivery :

- Manage complex executive search assignments from inception to completion

- Conduct in-depth client consultations to understand organizational needs and culture

- Develop comprehensive search strategies and candidate profiles

- Lead candidate assessment, interviewing, and reference checking processes

- Provide strategic advisory services on talent acquisition and organizational development

Team Leadership & Development :

- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of consultants and researchers

- Provide coaching on search methodology, client management, and business development

- Conduct performance reviews and support career progression of team members

- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture

Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership :

- Maintain deep knowledge of industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent movements

- Develop and share market insights with clients and internal stakeholders

- Represent the firm at industry conferences and networking events

- Contribute to thought leadership through articles, whitepapers, and speaking engagements

Required Qualifications :

Experience & Background :

- 8 - 12+ years of experience in executive search, with minimum 5 years in senior consultant or leadership role

- Proven track record in managing searches for senior leadership positions (VP level and above)

- Strong experience in specific industry vertical (e.g., Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrial, etc.)

- Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management

Skills & Competencies :

- Leadership Skills : Proven ability to lead and inspire teams

- Client Management : Exceptional relationship-building and client service skills

- Commercial Acumen : Strong understanding of P&L management and business metrics

- Communication : Outstanding verbal and written skills

- Analytical Thinking : Ability to assess complex organizational challenges and provide strategic solutions

- Networking : Well-established professional network within target industry/function

Why Join Us :

- Opportunity for growth in segment of leadership unit.

- Direct influence on business expansion and innovation

- Work with a high-impact leadership team