AVP – Executive Search

AVP – Executive Search

Position Details

• Designation: Associate Vice President – Executive Search
• Domain Expertise: Recruitment | Staffing
• Location: Gurgaon
• Reporting Manager: Head Operations

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished AVP – Executive Search (Leadership Hiring) to lead our leadership and CXO-level hiring practice.

The role will focus on driving executive mandates across industries, managing senior stakeholder relationships, and owning scalable and sustainable revenue targets annually. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in leadership search, strong business development acumen, and proven ability to deliver high-impact outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

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.

2. Business Development & Revenue Growth

• Own the assigned revenue target through executive search mandates.
• Expand client portfolio by identifying opportunities across sectors and leadership hiring verticals.
• Convert successful mandates into long-term client partnerships.

3. 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.

4. Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a team of consultants and researchers to deliver on leadership mandates.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on delivery excellence and revenue outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Marketing, Analytics) to support delivery.

5. Strategic Impact

• Strengthen Taggd's 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 Master's 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 client's 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.

Selection Criteria

Profiles will be selected strictly from the following organizations:

1. ABC Consultants
2. Accord India
3. Bo Le Associates
4. Boyden
5. Egon Zehnder
6. EMA Partners
7. Executive Access
8. Heidrick & Struggles
9. Page Outsourcing (PageGroup)

Why Join Us

• Great Place to Work Certified organization known for a culture of trust, innovation, and excellence.
• Wellness Benefits: Monthly wellness leave supporting employee health and well-being.
• Dynamic Growth Environment: Be part of a fast-growing journey where your role directly impacts organizational success, working alongside industry leaders.
• Competitive Compensation: Comprehensive benefits package rewarding your contributions and achievements.