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Business Head - Executive Search

Peepal Consulting·Posted 3 days ago

Location

All India

Experience

8–15 years

Required Skills

Executive SearchLeadership HiringBusiness DevelopmentRelationship BuildingAccount ExpansionSuccession PlanningProcess ManagementReportingTalent AdvisoryClient OwnershipGoToMarket StrategyCommercial DisciplineClient GovernanceScale Readiness

About the Role

As a Business Head - Executive Search at Peepal Consulting, your role is crucial in scaling the executive search business by building deep, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and converting them into long-term search partnerships. You will report directly to the COO and be responsible for driving revenue growth, acquiring new mandates, and positioning Peepal as a trusted advisor for leadership hiring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the revenue growth charter for Peepal's Executive Search business.

• Drive acquisition of retained and exclusive executive search mandates.

• Build a strong pipeline of leadership hiring opportunities.

• Establish and nurture long-term relationships with founders, CEOs, board members, CHROs, and business heads.

• Define and sharpen Peepal's executive search positioning across industries and client segments.

• Lead discussions on search scope, retainer structures, fee models, and timelines.

• Ensure all mandates are commercially sound and aligned with delivery realities.

• Work closely with delivery leaders to ensure clear intake, realistic expectations, and strong client experience.

• Identify opportunities for repeat business, succession planning, and broader advisory engagement.

• Bring structure to executive search business development and maintain disciplined pipeline visibility.

• Partner with the COO to prepare the business for scale readiness.

Qualifications:

• 8-15 years of experience in Executive Search, Leadership Hiring, or Senior Talent Advisory.

• Proven track record in originating and closing executive search mandates.

• Strong network among founders, CEOs, board members, and senior HR leaders.

• High commercial judgement and credibility in senior rooms.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and high-stakes decisions.

• Skilled in building long-term relationships and maintaining patience for longer sales cycles.

• Ability to bring discipline without compromising quality.

Join Peepal Consulting to lead the growth of the Executive Search business and make a significant impact by leveraging your experience, network, and strategic mindset. As a Business Head - Executive Search at Peepal Consulting, your role is crucial in scaling the executive search business by building deep, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and converting them into long-term search partnerships. You will report directly to the COO and be responsible for driving revenue growth, acquiring new mandates, and positioning Peepal as a trusted advisor for leadership hiring.