Practice Lead - Executive/Leadership Staffing

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 .