Principal Consultant

Principal | Executive Search Paul Bridges Group has partnered with a global executive search firm looking to add an experienced Principal to its US team. The firm specializes in senior leadership search across Industrial, Consumer and Life Sciences, with a particular focus on businesses with complex manufacturing, operations and supply chain environments. Their work cuts across functions including: Manufacturing & Operations Supply Chain & Procurement Engineering Quality Operational Excellence Site Leadership Finance General Management This is a full desk role combining business development, client management and search execution. We are looking for someone who enjoys owning relationships from origination through delivery rather than operating exclusively on either the sales or execution side. The firm works across a mix of retained and contingency search, with a significant portion of the US business operating on a high level contingency model. Searches are focused on leadership and senior functional talent within complex, operationally driven organizations. We are looking for:8+ years of recruitment / executive search experience Strong track record in business development and origination Experience personally executing and managing searches Background across Industrial, Consumer, Life Sciences or adjacent manufacturing sectors Experience recruiting leadership talent across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or related functions Retained search experience Established client relationships and the ability to develop new business