Job Details

Penta Search Group is continuing to expand its presence across North America, and we are looking to add an experienced Executive Search Consultant to our team, focused on the Chemicals, Oil & Gas sectors across both the United States and Canada.

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

This is an opportunity to join a growing, high-performing search firm with an established client base across large enterprise organisations and emerging, high-growth businesses.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering executive search mandates across senior leadership and specialist hires within the Chemicals and Oil & Gas markets. You will work closely with existing clients while also playing a key role in driving new business and expanding our footprint across North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver retained and contingent search assignments across senior and specialist hires
• Own and manage the full search lifecycle from briefing through to placement
• Build deep, long-term relationships with clients and candidates within the Chemicals and Oil & Gas markets

Business Development Focus:

• Identify and win new search mandates through proactive outreach, networking, and market mapping
• Develop and execute sector-specific BD strategies across Chemicals and Oil & Gas verticals
• Build a personal client portfolio across both enterprise and high-growth organisations
• Expand existing client relationships by identifying additional hiring needs and cross-selling search and contract solutions
• Generate and convert leads through thought leadership, market insight, and industry engagement
• Leverage existing network to open new client relationships and reactivate dormant accounts
• Partner with internal teams to develop strategic account plans for key clients
• Contribute to the growth of contract recruitment revenue streams alongside retained search
• Represent Penta Search Group in the market through conferences, industry xywuqvp events, and targeted client engagement

What We're Looking For

• 5–10 years' experience within executive search
• Demonstrated experience working with both large enterprise clients and emerging/growth-stage organisations
• Strong track record of delivering searches within Chemicals, Oil & Gas, or closely aligned industrial sectors
• Proven ability to win and develop new business in a competitive market
• Commercially driven mindset with a focus on revenue generation and client growth
• Ability to operate in a highly client-facing environment
• Proven capability in managing the full search lifecycle