Executive Search Consultant

Search Consultant

Location: Hybrid - Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas and Texas Market

About Us:

The Goodwin Group is an Atlanta-based retained executive search firm with more than four decades of experience identifying and recruiting exceptional leadership talent. We partner with Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, high-growth businesses, and leading organizations across industries to recruit C-suite executives, board directors, and senior leaders. Our approach emphasizes long-term client relationships, personalized service, and delivering exceptional results.

Position Overview:

The Goodwin Group is seeking an experienced, motivated, and relationship-driven Executive Search Consultant to join our growing team. This is a hybrid position based in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area.

The Search Consultant will play a key role in expanding the firm's presence in the Dallas/Fort Worth market by identifying new business opportunities, developing client relationships, and executing retained executive search engagements. This individual will be responsible for building a strong network of business leaders, generating new client opportunities, and identifying top executive talent across industries.

We are seeking a proactive, results-oriented professional with strong business development capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to build lasting relationships. Prior executive search experience is not required. Candidates with successful backgrounds in recruiting, sales, business development, or other relationship-driven professional services are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Search & Candidate Development

• Execute search assignments by identifying, engaging, and evaluating qualified executive-level candidates.
• Conduct research on target companies, industries, and leadership talent.
• Develop and maintain relationships with prospective candidates and industry professionals.
• Conduct candidate interviews and assessments to evaluate experience, qualifications, and alignment with client needs.

Client Relationships & Business Development

• Partner with senior leadership to understand client needs, position requirements, and search strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, candidates, and professional networks.
• Identify opportunities to develop new client relationships and expand the firm's market presence.
• Participate in client meetings, search updates, and candidate presentations.

Search Execution & Collaboration

• Manage multiple search assignments while maintaining organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
• Prepare market research and client presentations to support search strategies and business development efforts.
• Lead client meetings to present qualified candidates, discuss search progress, and address client questions, feedback, and concerns.
• Collaborate with Partners and Search Associates to ensure successful search execution and a high-quality client experience.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional experience in executive search, recruiting, sales, business development, or a related relationship-driven field.
• Proven ability to develop relationships, influence decision-makers, and deliver results.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional presence and confidence engaging with senior executives and business leaders.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must reside in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area and be available for occasional in-person meetings with clients, candidates, and firm leadership.

Other:

This position description reflects the general nature and scope of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

While we sincerely appreciate all interest, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.