Job Description
Senior Director, Executive Search (Client Development Focus)
Location:
Remote (DFW Metro Preferred – Austin or Houston also considered)
Work Authorization:
Must reside in DFW, Austin, or Houston metro areas – no exceptions
Overview
E57 Partners is seeking a
Senior Director of Executive Search
to lead
client development efforts
within our growing Executive Search practice. This is a
revenue-generating role
, not a traditional recruiting position.
This individual will be responsible for
originating new executive search engagements
, building long-term client relationships, and expanding E57’s presence across private equity firms, portfolio companies, and high-growth organizations.
This role is designed for a
true builder
—someone who thrives on creating opportunities, developing relationships, and driving revenue outcomes through client engagement.
- Role Focus
- 80% Client Development / Revenue Generation
- 20% Search Execution Oversight & Relationship Management
This is
not a sourcing/recruiting-heavy role
. Dedicated delivery teams will support execution. Your primary responsibility is
developing client relationships and generating new search engagements
.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Development & Revenue Generation
- Originate and secure retained and contingent executive search engagements
- Develop relationships with:
- Private equity firms
- Portfolio company executives (CEO, CFO, CHRO, etc.)
- Founder-led and high-growth businesses
- Proactively identify and pursue new opportunities across targeted verticals
- Build and manage a consistent pipeline of executive search engagements
- Lead client conversations, pitch meetings, and engagement structuring
- Client Relationship Management
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and investors
- Maintain ongoing relationships to drive repeat and referral engagements
- Partner with internal leadership to align on target accounts and growth strategy
- Search Oversight (Secondary Responsibility)
- Oversee execution of search engagements in partnership with delivery team
- Ensure high-quality candidate experience and client satisfaction
- Provide strategic guidance on candidate profiles and market positioning
- Candidate Profile
- Proven track record in client development within executive searchor related professional services
- Experience working with:
- Executive search firms
- Private equity firms or portfolio companies
- Professional services environments (consulting, accounting, advisory)
- Demonstrated ability to originate and secure revenue-generating engagements
- Strong network within one or more verticals (e.g., Accounting & Finance, Higher Education, Athletics, etc.)
- Highly entrepreneurial with a relationship-driven, builder mindset
- Comfortable operating in a performance-driven, outcomes-based environment
- Compensation StructureThis is aperformance-based roledesigned for individuals who want to directly control their earnings.
- Minimal base salary
- Compensation is directly tied to gross profit generated
- Significant upside through:
- Engagement origination
- Search completion outcomes
- Ongoing client relationships
Important:
This is
not a role for individuals seeking a large guaranteed base salary
.
Earnings potential is
uncapped
and directly aligned with performance and production.
- Why Join E57 Partners
- Established platform with strong credibility across private equity and high-growth markets
- Access to an experienced delivery team and internal infrastructure
- Opportunity to build and scale a high-performing executive search practice
- Entrepreneurial environment focused on execution over advice
- Ability to directly impact growth of a rapidly expanding platform
- Key Expectations
- Build and maintain a sustainable book of client relationships
- Consistently generate new executive search engagements
- Operate with a high level of ownership and acco
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