Senior Director, Executive Search
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 search
or 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 Structure
This is a
performance-based role
designed 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
Apply tot his job
Apply To this Job
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 search
or 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 Structure
This is a
performance-based role
designed 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
Apply tot his job
Apply To this Job