Principal Consultant, German – Executive Search, Industrial & Aerospace

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• This role is associated with one or multiple partners and involves working both at the central office and on client locations as needed.

• Project Management - Engaging with both external and internal stakeholders.

• Overseeing and guiding the entire delivery team.

• Establish the specifications for the search or project.

• Draft job descriptions, marketing messages, and confidentiality agreements (if necessary) for client approval/signature.

• Develop internal scripts for 'market insight' related to each project.

• Conduct thorough assessments and qualifications of candidates from the long list to the shortlist.

• Produce comprehensive, high-quality reports and candidate profiles.

• Facilitate review and engagement meetings throughout the process.

• Identify potential risks to the project and escalate them ahead of timeline expectations.

• Onboarding - Engage with clients post-project.

• Ensure overall quality control at every stage of the project, both internally and externally.

• Assess candidates through competency and skills-based interviews.

• Prepare detailed candidate reports and presentations for the shortlist.

• Manage resignations and follow up with candidates until placement.

• Conduct post-placement follow-ups and reports at 3, 6, and 12 months.

• Present business cases to senior-level candidates and partners.

• Account management aimed at increasing revenues and remit within global partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in managing senior stakeholder and client relationships, including leading small teams.

• At least 5 years of experience in an end-to-end talent acquisition role, specifically in retained Executive Search.

• Proven experience in crafting insightful profiles and reports.

• Demonstrated ability to work within demanding timelines and high-pressure client environments.

• Proven track record of being a 'trusted advisor'.

• Strong external networks and a solid understanding of best practices.

• Excellent influencing and negotiating skills.

• Proficiency in both written and spoken English is essential.

• Fluency in an additional language is desirable but not mandatory.

• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

🏝️ Benefits

• Cielo is an equal opportunity employer.

• Opportunity to collaborate with some of the industry's most intelligent professionals.

• Access to comprehensive, proven solutions that are inspired by technology.