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Manufacturing Executive Search Sales Consultant
Location: On-site, full-time in Pewaukee, WI (no remote)
For more than 30 years, SearchAmerica has partnered with manufacturers across the United States to find the talent they need to grow. We’re expanding our Pewaukee office and seeking a sales-driven search professional who thrives on building relationships and closing deals.
A day in the life
You’ll start your morning reviewing your call plan and outreach queue. Your focus: manufacturing leaders nationwide—plant managers, operations directors, HR and talent heads. You’ll pick up the phone, write tailored emails, and send concise texts that spark conversations. Throughout the day you’ll qualify opportunities, position our recruiting services, negotiate terms, and move prospects toward signed agreements. You’ll collaborate with teammates to ensure we deliver on what you’ve sold and celebrate the wins your efforts drive.
What this role is—and isn’t
- Sales-first: If you don’t enjoy selling, this won’t be a fit. Success hinges on proactive outreach and persuasive consultative selling.
- B2B focus: Your audience is manufacturing managers across the U.S., reached by phone, email, and text.
- On-site collaboration: This role is based in our Pewaukee office. No remote work.
What you’ll do
- Prospect and engage manufacturing leaders nationwide via phone, email, and text
- Position SearchAmerica’s recruiting solutions and secure new search engagements
- Negotiate contracts and terms that create mutual value
- Partner with recruiters to set search strategy and ensure fulfillment
- Track activity, pipeline, and performance metrics
What you bring
- Hands-on recruiting experience and comfort discussing hiring needs with decision-makers
- Proven B2B sales experience, ideally within recruitment or professional services
- Background in training or coaching stakeholders/colleagues is a plus
- Contract negotiation skills and a track record of closing
- Resilience, phone presence, and crisp written communication
Compensation
We offer a modest base salary with very high, performance-driven commissions. Top SearchAmerica consultants have earned over $300,000 annually.
About SearchAmerica
SearchAmerica has specialized in recruiting for manufacturers for 30+ years. Our reputation is built on deep industry knowledge, responsiveness, and results.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Retail
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in executive search jobs.
- 3 to 7 years of experience in executive search, recruiting, or talent advisory
- Demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle retained or contingency searches
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and candidate relationship management platforms
- Strong client development and stakeholder communication skills
- Experience sourcing and engaging senior-level or C-suite passive candidates
- Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, psychology, or a related field
Tips for Your Executive Search Job Search
Quantify placements on your resume
Executive search hiring managers want to see closed searches, not just activity. List the number of searches you've led, average time-to-fill, and the seniority of roles you've placed to give your resume concrete proof points reviewers can act on.
Tailor your sector expertise upfront
Firms hire by vertical, so your resume's summary should name the two or three industries where you've built candidate pipelines. A generalist resume gets screened out faster than one that signals deep familiarity with, say, healthcare or private equity talent markets.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists executive search openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare client-facing scenarios for interviews
Executive search interviews often include case questions where you're asked how you'd map a market or approach a passive candidate. Prepare two or three specific examples of how you've handled client conversations, competitive searches, or difficult briefs from real assignments.
Research the firm's search model before applying
Retained, contingency, and boutique firms operate very differently. Knowing whether a firm runs exclusive retained mandates or competes on contingency tells you what the day-to-day looks like and lets you frame your experience in terms that match their model.
Follow up with a differentiated thank-you note
After an interview, send a note that references a specific point from the conversation, such as a sector the firm is expanding into or a challenge they mentioned. Generic thank-you notes are forgettable in a field where relationship instincts are part of what's being evaluated.
Executive Search Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most executive searchs?
The companies hiring the most executive searchs right now include Egon Zehnder, JPMorganChase, and McCarthy Holdings, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is strongest at retained search firms, large professional services companies, and in-house talent acquisition teams at enterprise organizations.
How many executive search jobs are remote?
About 67% of executive search openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with flexibility most common in researcher, sourcing, and associate-level roles. Partner and principal positions that require active client development tend to be tied to a home office or specific market because in-person relationship-building remains central to the business development side of the role.
How do you become a executive search?
Most people enter executive search by starting in a researcher or associate role at a retained or boutique search firm, where you learn candidate mapping, market research, and client communication. Building deep knowledge of one or two industry verticals accelerates your path to running full searches independently. Strong networking habits, comfort with outbound outreach, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent mandates are what push associates into consultant and principal roles.
How do you get hired in executive search with little experience?
Firms hiring junior researchers or search coordinators prioritize intellectual curiosity, organizational discipline, and communication skills over prior recruiting experience. Demonstrating that you understand how retained search works, that you can research and qualify candidates quickly, and that you're comfortable making outbound calls goes further than a perfectly polished resume. Targeting boutique or specialty firms is often more effective than pursuing large generalist firms when you're building your first role in the field.
What does the executive search interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a screening call focused on your background and why you're interested in search, followed by one or two interviews that assess your ability to manage client relationships and run a research process. Many firms include a practical exercise, such as a market map or a candidate brief, to see how you approach a real search scenario. Final rounds often involve a conversation with a senior partner who evaluates your commercial instincts and long-term fit with the firm's client base.
Where can I find and apply to executive search jobs?
You can find and apply to executive search jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and sector focus, then apply directly to each listing.
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